Could you please ________ it down? The baby is finally sleeping in the next room.
Could you please keep it down? The baby is finally sleeping in the next room.
We stood there awe-_________, staring up at the ancient pyramids of Egypt.
We stood there awe-struck, staring up at the ancient pyramids of Egypt.
After working a grueling twelve-hour shift at the hospital, Sarah was absolutely k_________.
After working a grueling twelve-hour shift at the hospital, Sarah was absolutely knackered.
The children couldn't help but ____________ when the teacher accidentally wore two different colored shoes. (=laugh)
The children couldn't help but giggle when the teacher accidentally wore two different colored shoes.
Instead of visiting the usual tourist spots, we decided to explore a small village that was completely off the ______ _________.
Instead of visiting the usual tourist spots, we decided to explore a small village that was completely off the beaten track.
After spending a long afternoon running in the hot sun, I usually c__________ a huge glass of ice-cold water.
After spending a long afternoon running in the hot sun, I usually crave a huge glass of ice-cold water.
The doctor advised him to cut _______ _________fast food to improve his cholesterol levels.
The doctor advised him to cut down on fast food to improve his cholesterol levels.
Most citizens d___________ the local government's decision to cut funding for public libraries.
Most citizens deplore the local government's decision to cut funding for public libraries.
Local residents are worried that a violent conflict might _______ _______ if the peace negotiations fail.
Local residents are worried that a violent conflict might break out if the peace negotiations fail.
During the job interview, she managed to come ________ as both confident and highly professional.
During the job interview, she managed to come across as both confident and highly professional.
He always keeps an old silver coin in his pocket as a lucky _______ whenever he sits an exam.
He always keeps an old silver coin in his pocket as a lucky charm whenever he sits an exam.
When she saw the massive spider crawling across her pillow, she started to scream like a _________.
When she saw the massive spider crawling across her pillow, she started to scream like a banshee.
Give a synomym for a rip-off
very expensive
One of the main d__________ of living in a big city is the incredibly high cost of rent.
One of the main downsides of living in a big city is the incredibly high cost of rent.
He tried to ______ out of doing the dishes by pretending he had a lot of homework.
He tried to get out of doing the dishes by pretending he had a lot of homework.
Listening to cheesy 90s pop music is my ultimate guilty __________ when I'm cleaning the house.
Listening to cheesy 90s pop music is my ultimate guilty pleasure when I'm cleaning the house.
I have a ___________for something spicy tonight, so let's order Indian food.
I have a hankering for something spicy tonight, so let's order Indian food.
We arrived at the airport with time to __________, so we were able to have a relaxed breakfast before boarding.
We arrived at the airport with time to spare, so we were able to have a relaxed breakfast before boarding.
If you are free this weekend, ______me up and we can grab a coffee. (=call)
If you are free this weekend, hit me up and we can grab a coffee.
I introduced my cousin to my best friend, and they got on like a _________ on fire.
I introduced my cousin to my best friend, and they got on like a house on fire.
He was absolutely c_________ when he found out he passed his driving test on the first attempt.
He was absolutely chuffed when he found out he passed his driving test on the first attempt.
My parents didn't ____________ of my decision to drop out of university, but they support me now.
My parents didn't approve of my decision to drop out of university, but they support me now.
On the ___________, the holiday was fantastic, even though it rained for the first two days.
On the whole, the holiday was fantastic, even though it rained for the first two days.
__________the flight was delayed for over three hours, the passengers remained remarkably calm and patient.
Although