It doesn’t matter how hard I try, I can’t remember where I’ve seen that guy before. (MIGHT/FINGER) Try as ...................... on where I’ve seen that guy before.
I might, I can't put my finger
Without her Dad’s help she wouldn’t have passed her driving test. (FOR) Had ...................., she wouldn't have passed her driving test.
it not been for
She’s been a bit sad for the last few days. (MOUTH) She’s been a bit ............ for the last few days.
down in the mouth
Listen, I’ll talk about the most important thing first, we love the house and we want to make an offer. (POINT) Listen, I’ll get ............ we love the house and we want to make an offer.
straight to the point
She had only just graduated when she moved abroad. (SOONER) No ............................... she moved abroad.
sooner had she graduated than
Allowing a criminal to go free is the better of two bad options compared to locking up an innocent person. (EVILS) Allowing a criminal to go free is .............. compared to.....
the lesser of two evils
She’s definitely at home, I saw her briefly when she walked past the window. (CAUGHT) She’s definitely at home, I ........................ when she walked past the window.
caught a glimpse of her
The police think Julia had something to do with the robbery but I think they’re choosing the wrong course of action. (TREE) The police think Julia had something to do with the robbery but I think they’re ...........................
barking up the wrong tree
When he was most successful, he could get a table at any restaurant he wanted. (HEIGHT) At .................................., he could get a table at any restaurant he wanted.
the height of his success
People who earn under €10,000 a year don’t have to pay income tax. (EXEMPT) People who earn under €10,000 a year ................ income tax.
are exempt from paying
Give me updates about the progress with the order, you can call or text anytime. (POSTED) .................. about the progress with the order,....
keep me posted
He promised never to lie again. (TRUTH/NOW) He swore ............................... on.
to tell the truth from now
I’ve been thinking hard to remember the name of the girl I sat next to at primary school. (BRAINS) I've been ....................................... to remember the name of the girl I sat next to at primary school.
racking my brains
He takes great satisfaction in his ability to remember names and dates. (PRIDES) He ............................. his ability to remember names and dates.
prides himself on
I have to admit I was tricked by the salesman’s manipulative tale and I bought one of his dodgy products. (TAKEN) I have to admit I ............. the salesman’s manipulative tale and I bought one of his dodgy products.
was taken in by
The waiters at the restaurant were extremely attentive. (COULD) The waiters at the restaurant ............................... attentive.
couldn't have been more
He made such a logical argument that nobody could disagree with it. (WAS) So............................................. that nobody could disagree with it.
logical was his argument
The film is very different from the book. (CRY) The film is ................ the book.
a far cry from
The play wasn’t as good as the critics had expected. (LIVE) The play failed ................................................
to live up to the critics' expectations
Suddenly and unexpectedly my company offered me a job in Australia. (BLUE) ................ my company offered me a job in Australia.
out of the blue
There are rumours that John is going to get promoted when Sally leaves. (IT) ............. that John is going to get promoted when Sally leaves.
rumour has it
Listen, I think we didn’t start our relationship well yesterday, (FOOT) Listen, I think we .................... yesterday.
got off on the wrong foot
He is determined to go to LA to be an actor. (HEART) He ............... to LA to be an actor.
has his heart set on going
Be optimistic, at least it isn’t raining. (BRIGHT) ..................., at least it isn’t raining.
look on the bright side
We can go and have a look but we can’t be sure that there will be space to park. (GUARANTEE) We can go and have a look but ..................... there will be space to park.
there's no guarantee that
I couldn’t understand the plot of the book. (HEAD) I couldn't make ........................................ of the plot of the book.
head nor tail
Good sushi restaurants are very rare in my town. (FAR) Good sushi restaurants are few ....................... in my town.
and far between
The England supporters said that bad luck was the reason for their team's failure. (PUT) The England supporters ................................... bad luck
put their team's failure down to
Sadly, he just doesn’t have what it takes to be a professional basketball player. (CUT) Sadly, he just ............... a professional basketball player.
isn't cut out to be
New restrictions will become law on Friday night. (FORCE) New restrictions will .............. on Friday night.
come into force
In his autobiography, he finally told the truth about the infamous argument with his manager. (RECORD) In his autobiography, he finally ........... about the infamous argument with his manager.
set the record straight
He looks very similar to his uncle. (BEARS) He ............... to his uncle.
bears a close resemblance
The little boy was very jealous to see his cousin riding his new bike. (GREEN) The little boy was ........... to see his cousin riding his new bike.
green with envy
There wasn’t a single room left at the hotel. (WHATSOEVER) There were ......................................
no rooms left whatsoever
The loss of his job made Phil be more realistic. (EARTH) The loss of his job .................................
brought Phil down to Earth
When what really happened is revealed, you’re going to be in big trouble. (LIGHT) When what really happened ............ you’re going to be in big trouble.
comes to light
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