This old system has __________.(no longer useful)
outlived its usefulness
The director has ______ a lot of criticism over his handling of the affair. (receive blame)
come in for
People who drive incautiously like that really ____.(get me angry)
get up my nose
He____ as very knowledgeable. (appear/ come across)
came over
The shops looked so ____ I didn't dare go in. (high-class)
posh
If you________ for an occasion, you intentionally wear informal clothes of the type that will not attract attention
dress down
to stop working in order to show your support for other workers who are on strike
come out in sympathy with
I picked up the oldest book in the store and it _____ in my hands. (tear apart)
came apart
Hassan's English is really ____. (improve)
coming along
Price is not a serious matter to ____ consumers. (willing to pay for quality despite price)
high-end
My mum ______ and thought that Jim was my boyfriend. (misunderstand)
got the wrong end of the stick
He _______ as a bit of a bore in interview. (create an image of)
come across
My job interviews are coming up and I don't want to _____ a good job. (failed)
lose out on
I________a very funny conversation on the bus this morning. (hear accidentally and without other's knowing)
overheard
My car is fitted with _____ brakes. (a safe braking system)
anti-lock
This detergent is _____- so you should use much less than normal. (high level of solidity)
superconcentrated
I hate the thought of being _____ all day. (work repetitive tasks)
stuck behind a desk
The local swimming pool is advertising itself as a "_______ swimming paradise"! (warm and cold core)
subtropical
Free tickets will be given out on a _________ basis. (who goes first receive first)
first come, first served
It was not his ____ to hurt anyone. (plan you want)
intent
He'll ______ to my point of view, given a bit of time. (change his view)
come round
May wasn't sure which pair of jeans to ___ for as both fitted well. (choose)
opt
The joke didn't ______ very well. (be received feedback)
go down
As I didn't have a suitable _____ I decided to back down and apologise.
counter-argument
There are more teenagers wearing ____ clothes as a trend. (fit tightly)
skin tight
Jemma's miniskirt ______ at the board meeting. (shocking)
raise some eyebrows
He will invest another $65 million, bringing his total _____ to $315 million. (first investment)
outlay
The answer came to her ___. (suddenly)
in a flash
When I saw a tarot reading, I was absolutely ________. (interested in)
hooked on the idea
Make sure you take an umbrella – I know it's sunny now, but ____. (avoid taking risk)
better safe than sorry
The apartment is small, but completely______, with its own bathroom, kitchen, and living area. (having everything needed)
self-contained
I had to sit next to Michael at dinner - he's such a ___. (talk too much about boring things)
bore
Don't let one little quarrel ____ your success. (spoil)
come between
What they promise sounds impressive enough - let's see if they ___. (do like what they said)
come up with the goods
How did the problem ____ in the first place? (start to happen)
come about
After three-round interview, I finally ____ the job. (got)
landed
Some goods are required to be sold by weight, when not _____—for example, meat, some fruit and vegetables. (not packed)
prepacked
They warned their children to __________drugs. (stay away from)
steer clear of
I think he's still ___________ the death of his wife. (accept bad things)
coming to terms with
Their teacher is very ____, and is always praising that educational system. (proud of being American)
pro-American
She could ____ that something was seriously wrong.
see/tell at a glance