Today's Word, Phrase and Weather Idioms
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| Flashcards | 412 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | Other |
| Created / Updated | 12.09.2014 / 03.11.2014 |
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The food was so good we had to leave a tip.
such
It_____________________ we had to leave a tip.
It was such a good food we had to leave a tip.
equal
There is little evidence that women are gaining __________ with men in higher ranking managerial positions.
There is little evidence that women are gaining equality with men in higher ranking managerial positions.
Phrase:"the_________time"
Can you tell me the ____________ time you saw the man leaving the bank?
exact
look into ??
investigate
Phrase:"to employ"
The company have decided to _____________ on more workers because of the increase in orders from abroad.
The company have decided to take on more workers because of the increase in orders from abroad.
The police are looking _______ the recent series of robberies in the area.
into
time
I think the _________ on the washing machine is faulty.
timer
revolution
Some people regarded the men as _______, others saw them as far more conservative
revolutionaries
motivate
Police say there seems to have been no____________ for the attack.
motive
Phrase: "to_________a train"
Can you tell me which platform I ___________ the train to London?
Phrase: "to catch a train" Can you tell me which platform I catch the train to London?
If you're really sorry for what you said you won't mind (apology)____________.
apologizing because after mind ing-form
Phrase: "to slow down or become less intense"
It looks like the rain is beginning to _________ off. Shall we go out now?
It looks like the rain is beginning to ease off. Shall we go out now?
______ you speak English?
Do
You are not permitted _______ any work in the office after 10.30 pm.
to do
moral
He is acting __________ for somebody in his position. He should be suspended from his duties.
He is acting immorally for somebody in his position. He should be suspended from his duties.
adj. to verb
wide
widen
I feel bad today. _____ the contrary i had to go to school.
On
journal
She's quite a well known _______ and works for a national newspaper.
She's quite a well known journalist and works for a national newspaper.
I'm not as good at maths as you.
better
You ___________________me.
You are better at maths than me.
Reading a lot is important.
read
It______________________ a lot.
It's important to read a lot.
Phrase: "a ________ holiday"
I've __________ up the advantages and disadvantages of changing jobs and decided to stay where I am.
Phrase: "a package holiday" I've package up the advantages and disadvantages of changing jobs and decided to stay where I am.
Studying abroad is a great opportunity, ______ the other hand, you might find yourself getting homesick
on
___________ he felt quit ill he still went to work.
Although / Eventhough
adj. to verb
long
lengthen
Now the house ___________ (start) to look like a place to live in, and I'm sure we __________ (be) happy here. Next time, though, I __________ (use) a diffrent removal company to do the work.
is starting, will be, will use
People have been diving without mechanical aids ________ ancient times.
since
adj. to verb
short
shorten
Phrase: "to_______your breath"
The best cure for hiccups is to ____________ your breath and count to fifty.
Phrase: "to hold your breath" The best cure for hiccups is to hold your breath and count to fifty.
avoid
I'm affraid I won't be able to attend the meeting. I've been __________ detained.
I'm affraid I won't be able to attend the meeting. I've been unavoidably detained.
astronomy
The price of some goods have risen ____________ since the start of the year.
The price of some goods have risen astronomically since the start of the year.
necessary
Just because you couldn't answer the first question doesn't _____________ mean that you'll fail the whole paper.
Just because you couldn't answer the first question doesn't necessarily mean that you'll fail the whole paper.
trust
You can tell her anything you want, she's very __________.
You can tell her anything you want, she's very trusting.
Phrase: "to________ an argument"
He hated ________ an argument and always had to have the last word.
Phrase: "to have an argument" He hated have an argument and always had to have the last word.
image
One of his greatest talents as a storyteller is his wonderful ___________.
One of his greatest talents as a storyteller is his wonderful imagination.
Phrase:"to get into debt by spending or borrowing money"
I ________ up a lot of debts during my time as a student.
ran
medicine
Has the doctor put you on any_______ to try and clear your chest?
Has the doctor put you on any medications to try and clear your chest?
Phrase:"to perform or organise a performance"
The local drama society are putting __________ a special performance in aid of charity this weekend.
on
Phrase: "the _____ period"
We've decided to go away in the spring this year to avoid all the crowds during the summer ____________.
Phrase: "the peak period" We've decided to go away in the spring this year to avoid all the crowds during the summer peak..
They didn't start fighting until their parents had left.
started
They waited until their parents had left _______________________________ fighting.
They waited until their parents had left then/before they started fighting.
adj. to verb
less
lessen
