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CPE Key Word Transformations - Phrases

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  • It wasn’t Susan’s fault that the dog chewed your slipper. BLAME Susan’s …………………………………………………………….. your slipper.
    Susan’s NOT TO BLAME // FOR THE DOG CHEWING your slipper.
  • It was a really interesting lecture that made us think (FOOD).
    It was a really interesting lecture that gave us food for thought.
  • the winter months it’s so cold you wouldn’t believe it (BEYOND) so bring warm clothes.
    In the winter months it’s cold beyond belief so bring warm clothes.
  • I’ve been racking my brains to remember where I’ve seen that man before. FINGER Try as I ……………………………………………………….. where I’ve seen that man before.
    Try as I MIGHT/MAY I CAN’T // PUT MY FINGER ON where I’ve seen that man before.
  • You’re endangering your life (JEOPARDY) every time you drink and drive.
    You’re putting your life in jeopardy every time you drink and drive.
  • Julia speaks German extraordinarily well (COMMAND), she did the presentation very well. (N…)
    Julia’s command of German is extraordinary, she nailed the presentation.
  • Let’s go out! I feel like dancing (MOOD) tonight.
    Let’s go out! I’m in the mood for dancing tonight.
  • Phil stopped being unrealistic when he lost his job. BROUGHT The ……………………………………………………………… Earth.
    The LOSS OF HIS JOB // BROUGHT PHIL DOWN TO Earth.
  • Tickets are probably sold out but we might as well call (HARM) to check.
    Tickets are probably sold out but there’s no harm in calling to check
  • She got her licence because her father helped her learn to drive. ASSISTANCE But …………………………………………………………………. passed her driving test.
    But FOR HER FATHER’S ASSISTANCE, // SHE WOULDN’T HAVE passed her driving test
  • 19. Thank you so much for the loan. I will definitely pay (EVERY) you back ASAP.
    Thank you so much for the loan. I have every intention of paying you back ASAP.
  • She emigrated immediately after gaining her degree. GRADUATED No ………………………………………………………………..abroad.
    No SOONER HAD SHE GRADUATED // THAN SHE MOVED/WENT abroad
  • My son completely ignored (NOTICE) my advice and spent all his birthday money on video games.
     My son took absolutely no notice of my advice and spent all his birthday money on video games
  • Her criticism suddenly stopped the plan from being realized. (SPANNER)
    Her criticism put/threw a spanner in the works.
  • Giles will always (RELIED) help out if you’re in a spot of bother.
    Giles can be relied on to help out if you’re in a spot of bother.
  • The film wasn’t as good as I thought it would be (SHORT) I’m afraid.
    The film fell short of my expectations I’m afraid.
  • If you look at (BY) his facial expression, I’d say that he didn’t take your criticism well.
    By the look of his facial expression, I’d say that he didn’t take your criticism well.
  • He was sent to prison for the rest of his life for (SENTENCE) murder
    He was given a life sentence for murder
  • For the first month of membership you won’t have to pay (EXEMPT) delivery fees.
    For the first month of membership you will be exempt from paying delivery fees
  • The specials menu can sometimes change (SUBJECT) on a daily basis.
    The specials menu is subject to change on a daily basis.
  • Martin is very busy (HANDS) now that his wife had the (BIRTH) twins.
    Martin has his hands full now that his wife gave birth to twins
  • It seems that there’s not much chance that (PROSPECT) they will be able to win the championship now.
    It seems that there’s little prospect that they will be able to win the championship now
  • They hadn’t planned on buying a new sofa before they bought it. SPUR They bought their new sofa ………………………………………………………. moment.
    They bought their new sofa ON THE SPUR // OF THE moment.
  • 10. Sadly, her career has always been more important to her than (PRIORITY) her family.
    Sadly, her career has always taken priority over her family
  • 11. The printer has a tendency to (APT) disconnect from the wifi network, it has a mind of its own.
    11. The printer is apt to disconnect from the wifi network, it has a mind of its own.
  • He repeated the message (HAMMERED) that his party would be tough on crime.
    He hammered home the message......
  • His injury seriously affected (EFFECT) his ability to earn a living.
    His injury had a serious effect on his ability to earn a living.
  • 8. I never thought of asking (OCCURRED) Jenny for help with the car, I didn’t know she was an engineer.
    8. It never occurred to me to ask Jenny for help with the car, I didn’t know she was an engineer.
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