Interest rates have been s______ lately. (going up sharply).
Interest rates have been SOARING lately.
It's only a matter of time _________ he realises that I've broken his laptop.
It's only a matter of time BEFORE/UNTIL he realises that I've broken his laptop.
You have to show respect for your colleagues, and by the s_______ t_______ they have to respect you. (meaning= in the same way, formal version)
You have to show respect for your colleagues, and by the SAME TOKEN they have to respect you.
Adrenaline junkie are risk taker, are synonyms for a d____________________.
Adrenaline junkie are risk taker, are synonyms for a DAREDEVIL.
Her job _____ _______ high levels of concentration, it is important that she is always well rested. (REQUIRES)
Her job CALLS FOR high levels of concentration, it is important that she is always well rested.
She's in a bad mood today, ______ _____ _______ of her. (NOTICE)
She's in a bad mood today, TAKE NO NOTICE of her.
At no point ______ _______ told that the course was none-refundable.
At no point WERE WE * told that the course was none-refundable. *INVERSION.
To win the championship now we're going to have to g___ a_____ o_____! Give it 100%.
To win the championship now we're going to have to GO ALL OUT! Give it 100%
The boss l____ f______ when his new assistant had to correct several mistakes in his presentation. It was rather awkward. (was left looking less competent).
The boss LOST FACE when his new assistant had to correct several mistakes in his presentation. It was rather awkward.
At no time ______ _______ involved speak to the press. (Anyone)
At no time DID ANYONE* involved speak to the press. * INVERSION.
At their old house they had to _______________ really noisy neighbours. (PUT) meaning; tolerate.
At their old house they had to PUT UP WITH really noisy neighbours.
The eagle s___________ above the mountains. (flew high)
The eagle soared above the mountains.
His parents were full of _______ _______ their son, he had won the most prestigious prize in the school.
His parents were full of PRAISE FOR their son, he had won the most prestigious prize in the school.
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