This is a synonym for objectives or goals.
aims
We have some differences, but they don't ____ in the way of our close relationship.
get in the
My sister always borrows my clothes, but I don't really mind. I just ______ up _______ it. I tolerate it.
put up with
This word, beginning with A, means correct or exact
accurate
The ability to use a language naturally without stopping or making mistakes.
fluency
When you tell someone how to do something by explaining each individual part of the process, you ____ them through the _____
take them through the steps
If you are highly a______ it means you are very good at expressing your thoughts and feelings.
articulate
Which word collocates with "sense"?
make
do
get
When you are equally fluent in two languages, you are ________
bilingual
Even though our flight was delayed and then the airline lost our luggage. We did what we could to _____ our trip more pleasant by going on a shopping spree.
do
get
make
"Siesta" is a Spanish word that is often used in English instead of the word "nap". It is an example of a ____
Loanword
Borrowed word
Lendword
When my students weren't interested, I _______ it ______ to their being tired after a whole day at school.
put it down to
After moving around the country for a few years, he finally bought a flat in Alicante and _______ down.
settled down
Our friendship ________ apart for a while following an argument, but we're OK now!
fell apart
After the class, Marta ________ off for home without delay.
headed off
Water is something we can't do ____________, It's necessary for life.
do without
I bumped _____ Irene in the supermarket, It was a nice surprise!
bumped into
If you make people feel more happy and confident, you ________ morale.
boost
When you develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone, you _______ with that person.
bond
Pablo tends to fdwell ________ things, instead of just forgetting about them.
dwell on
A couple of students haven't ______ up for the class today because they were sick.
turned up
Which word collocates with "your money back"?
do
make
get
There's a lot of pressure to get married these days and ______ more people than ever are deciding not to do so.
since
thus
If you have a high level of English, you can say that you have an excellent ______ of English
command
Although she didn't say anything, she _________ me the impression that she was upset with you.
made
did
gave
If you live in a foreign country and completely immerse yourself in that culture, you can ____ up the language easily .
pick
_________ there being a waiting list of three months for tickets, I don't expect I'll get to see that new Frida Kahlo exhibition.
As a result
As a consequence of
When you behave as if a problem is not important or does not worry you, you put a ________ __________ on things.
brave face
Which expression means a skill that is not as good as it once was because you haven't practised in a long time?
Rust over
Rusted out
A bit rusty
have rust
I speak both Spanish and English very well but I still find it very difficult to s____ between the two languages easily and quickly.
Switch
Lucas and I ____ it _____ straightaway. We got on well immediately.
hit it off
__________ ensure that she didn't miss any of the parade, Sandra spent the night at the start of the procession route.
so that
So as to
The very first language that you learn when you are a baby instead of learning at school. Your native language.
Mother tongue
I didn't take ______ Raquel when I first met her, but now I really like her.
take to
The road closure in the centre of town, which will run from 14.00 today is ______ the Diwali parade that is to begin at 17:30.
due to
because
He really knows me and knows how to wind me ________. He can really get on my nerves!
wind me up