Change Idioms

The landlord said the repair would only cost _________, but it ended up costing me fifty Euro!

I know you're tired of writing essays, but why don't you try some listening practice? A _________.

I was slowly reading my textbook, but when I realized the exam was tomorrow, I _________ and started studying much faster.

I felt _________ when I realized my "large" portion of chips was actually quite small!

After living in a crowded hostel for a month, moving to a quiet host family was a welcome _________.

I don't have any banknotes, but I have some _________ in my pocket for the coffee machine.

I thought the bus fare was expensive, but the driver told me it was just _________ compared to a taxi.

We have been eating at the same canteen every day; let’s _________ and try that new burrito place tonight.

My English has definitely _________ since I started speaking to locals in the shops every day.

Studying grammar all day is tiring; going for a walk in St. Stephen’s Green is a nice _________.

That old bookstore on George’s Street has _________ three times since I arrived in Ireland.

Since the new school director arrived, there has been a real _________ in how the teachers and students interact.

Starting a new course halfway through the term is hard; you shouldn't _________ unless it is absolutely necessary.

My roommate used to hate Irish weather, but she _________ once she bought a high-quality raincoat.

I was going to study in London, but I had a _________ and chose Dublin instead.

The football team was playing slowly, but the striker _________ and scored a goal just before the whistle.