We never imagined that Julian might be planning to resign from his job. OCCURRED It never ........... Julian might be planning to resign from his job.
occurred to us that
An expression that means to accept something (come)
to come to terms with
Following some complaints by local residents, the government withdrew its proposal to build a new runway at the airport. LIGHT The government’s proposal to build a new runway at the airport ............... some complaints by local residents
was withdrawn in light of
The village shop is now being managed by a supermarket chain. TAKEN A national supermarket chain ...... of the local village shop
A national supermarket chain has taken control of the local village shop
To be similar to someone who is older than you in your family
to take after someone
The two situations are completely different. COMMON The two situations don’t ….. each other.
have anything in common with
Last night I dreamt _____ winning Euro 2020 with England
about
To understand something (grips)
To get to grips with something
Would you like to comment ___ the matter?
on
You can't prevent me ____ doing what I want
from
Have you got time to talk or are you ___ a rush?
in
Opposite to what is generally believed. (contrary)
Contrary to popular belief...
She's pregnant _____ triplets
with
If something is worth doing, it's...
worth doing right
I normally .... (present habits)
tend to
An expression which means to reject something (pass)
Pass up an opportunity
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