A common belief is that British people cannot speak foreign languages very well. WEAK ➝ British people are commonly ....................................................... foreign languages.
believed to be weak at speaking
Jake used his month’s free membership really well by going to the gym every single day. MOST ➝ Jake ....................................................... his month’s free membership by going to the gym every single day.
made the most of
They’ve postponed the meeting until January to give the management team longer to decide. OFF ➝ The meeting ....................................................... until January to give the management team longer to decide.
has been put off
My parents are planning to pay someone to repair and redecorate their house next month. UP ➝ My parents are planning to have their ....................................................... next month.
house done up
The company does not intend to create any redundancies amongst employees even though profits are down. NO ➝ Even though profits are down, the company ....................................................... any of their employees redundant.
has no intention of making/has no wish/desire to make
The Japanese are the best at making pocket-sized technology. SECOND ➝ The Japanese ....................................................... when it comes to making pocket-sized technology.
are second to none
Can we please stay on one channel when we’re watching TV? KEEP ➝ I wish you ....................................................... the channel when we’re watching TV.
would not/wouldn’t keep changing
Each and every one of our employees has contributed to the great success of our company. SINGLE ➝ The great success of our company is due to the contribution ....................................................... our employees.
of every single one of/made by every single one of
It’s likely they were delayed in a traffic jam. PROBABLY ➝ They will ....................................................... up in a traffic jam.
probably have been/got held/caught
The police now think he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. HAVE ➝ He is now ....................................................... up the story to protect his girlfriend.
thought to have made
To help us run the exhibition next month, we need at least six people. REQUIRED ➝ No ....................................................... to help us run the exhibition next month.
fewer/less than six people are required
He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. GRANTED ➝ He dislikes ....................................................... by his friends.
being taken for granted
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