273. I never thought that I would win a prize.
It never crossed my mind that I would win a
(CROSSED)
274. I will be thinking of you and hope that you
have good luck on the day ò your interview.
(FINGERS)
275. He maintain his position against his
adversary.(GROUND)
276.Doris tiptoed up the stairs because she didn’t
want to wake the baby up.(LEST)
277.Andrew doesn’t claim to have a lot of
musical talent.(PRETENCE)
278. The book interestingly describes the life of
Marx as a young man.(ACCOUNT)
279.The local council’s considered mass tourism
the cause of the environmental problems.(PUT)
280. Harry was close to winning the big race.
(ACE)
281. They listened eagerly and attentively to the
president’s speech. (EARS)
282. Why do I always get the boring jobs?
(DONKEY)
283.I’m afraid there is no room in the concert
hall tonight.(BOOKED)
284. My brother is not feeling terribly well the
days. WEATHER
285. You look grumpy this morning. BED
286. he is a generous person. NAME
287. He was finally able to adjust himself to the
new working condition. SWING
288. His acting in a play caused him to lose is
voice. PERFORMING
289. Are you implying that he is a thief? INFER
290. The worst is over now. THROUGH
291. They’re faced with the choice of two
alternatives. HORNS
292. I think you’ve misunderstood the situation.
STICK
293. When the assembly line was introduced,
five hundred workers were dismissed. ADVENT
294. She’ll probably win first prize. STANDS
295. The staff have always esteemed the
headmaster very highly. ESTEEM
296. She herself admits to being rather selfish.
ADMISSION
297. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute
I lost my confidence. (feet)
298. Emily was determined to get a higher
position. (heart)
273.
prize.
274. I’ll keep my fingers cross for you on the day
of your interview.
275. He stood his ground against his adversary.
276. Doris tiptoed up the stair lest she (should)
wake the baby up.
277. Andrew makes no pretence of having a lot of
musical talent.
278. The book give an interesting account of the
life of Marx as a young man.
279. The local council have put the blame on mass
tourism for the environmental problems.
280. Harry was within an ace of winning the big
race.
281. They were all ears to the president’s speech.
282. I’m fed up with doing the donkey work.
283. I’m afraid the concert hall is fully booked
tonight.
284. My brother is under the weather these days.
285. You get out of bed on the wrong sides this
morning.
286. Generosity is his middle name.
287. He finally got into the swing of the new
working condition.
288. He lost his voice because he had been
performing in a play.
289. Am I to infer that he is thief?
290. We are through the worst.
291. They are on the horns of dilemma.
292. I think you have got the wrong end of stick.
293. With the advent of the assembly line, five
hundred worker were dismissed.
294. She stands a good chance of winning.
295. the staff have always held the headmaster in
very high esteem.
296. On her own admission, she is rather selfish.
297. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I
had cold feet.
298. Emily set her heart on getting a higher
promotion.
299. I was extremely happy to know that I had 299. Passing the exam put me on top of the world.
passed the exam. (world)
300. The manager said that he had paid attention 300. The manager said that he’d taken note of my
to my complaint and would take the appropriate complaint and would do accordingly.
action. (note)
301. I was Jane who pointed the mistake out to 301. It was Jane who drew my attention to the
me. (attention) mistake.
302. They were on the pointed canceling the 302. They were about to call of the match when the
match when the opposition arrived. CALL opposition arrived.
303. The Arnolds consider Henry a good friend. 303. The Arnolds look on Henry as a good friend.
LOOK
304. I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but 304. I tried to have a word with Jack about the
he was too busy. (word) problem but he was too busy.
305. I suppose it’s possible that she didn’t 305. I supposed she may have misunderstood my
understand my message. (may) message.
306. You can’t blame me for your stupid 306. It wasn’t my fault that you made stupid
mistakes. (fault) mistakes.
307. I learn quite a lot of the language simply by 307. I picked up a fair amount of language simply
listening to other people. (fair) by listening to other people.
308. We had a long discussion about problem but 308. We discussed the problem at length but we
we couldn’t solve it. (length) couldn’t solve it.
309. She Wasn’t speaking seriously.TONGUE 309. She was speaking with her tongue in her
cheek.
310. Defeat is inevitable if you play him at chess. 310. you are bound to lose if you play him at
BOUND chess.
311. Chalk and cheese aren’t all like. 311. These is no comparison between chalk and
COMPARISON cheese.
312. Selling antiques made him a little extra 312. He dabbled in antiques, which made him a
money. DABBLED little extra money.
313. What exactly am I supposed to have done 313. What exactly do I stand accused of?
wrong? STAND
314. Good colour sense is instinctive for some 314. Good color sense comes naturally to some
peole. COMES people.
315. Julia soon calmed down and explained her 315. Julia soon pulled herself together and explain
problem. the problem.
316. He always makes everything look so 316. He always makes heavy weather of
difficult! weather everything.
317. Thunder terrifies me! DEATH 317. I’m scared to death of thunder.
318. You needn’t feel so superior - you are no 318. You needn’t look down your nose at them –
better than they are! NOSE you are no better.
319. We have nearly reached the deadline for this 319. We are running short of time.
job! SHORT
320. Any personal involvement on the part of the 320. The Prime Minister got caught up in this
Prime Minister in this scandal would be scandal, which would be a disaster.
disastrous. CAUGHT
321. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this 321. There have been very few sightings of the
attitude. Yeti having been seen at this attitude.
322. It is not certain that Jones willget the job. 322.It is open to doubt whether Jones’ll get the job
323. After six – year relationship, Martha and
Billy have decided to get married. (KNOT)
324. Noise is something that it is not possible for
me to tolerate. (PUT)
325. Graham stoped talking to deal with a
customer. (OFF)
326. John is a bit too ill to go out. (UP)
327. Because it was late, I had to walk home in
the end. (END)
328. Ted’s illness was caused by overwork. (ON)
329. Very little money was raised by the charity
appeal. RESPONSE
330. I choose very carefully who I discuss my
private life with.PARTICULAR
331. I made sure that I didn’t offend them.
CAREFUL
332. She choose the kind of hotels she stays in
very carefully.FUSSY
333. It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will
take place. BALANCE
334. The whole team was in a happy mood.
SPIRITS
335. The job will probaply be much simpler than
they say. ANYTHING
336. She didn’t seem at all surprised to hear the
news. HAIR.
337. When she heard the story of his final
journey, she found herself crying. TEARS.
338. Nowadays, most people automatically lock
their doors at night. NATURE.
339. She was exhausted from trying to satisfy the
demands of her large family. COPE.
340. His arrival was completely unexpected.
TOOK
341. He was famous for his vast knowledge of
primitive religion AUTHORITY
342. Why not tell him the truth and be finished
with it? GET
343. Not many people turned out at the meeting.
TURNOUT
344.What sort of progress are you making in
your new job? GETING
345.It was a simple trick, but the teacher was
taken in by it. FOR
346. I don’t think this record will be ever
popular. ON
347. They feel the same about each others.
323. After six – year relationship, Martha and Billy
have decided to tie the knot.
324. I find it impossible to put up with the noise.
325. Graham broke off to deal with a customer.
326. John doesn’t feel up to going out.
327. Because it was late, I ended up walking home.
328. Ted’s illness was brought on by overwork.
329. The reponse to the charity appeal was poor.
330. I am very careful practicular about when I
discuss my private life with.
331. I was careful not to offend them.
332. She is fussy about the kind of the hotel she
stays in.
333. The band’s tour is in the balance.
334. The whole team was in I good spirits.
335. The job should not be anything like as
complicated as they say.
336. She didn’t turn a hair when she heard the
news.
337. She found herself move to tears by the story
of his final journey.
338. It’s the second nature to most people to lock
their doors at night nowadays.
339. She was wearing herself out trying to cope
with the demands of her large family.
340.His arrival took us completely by surprise.
341. He is an authority on primitive religion.
342. Why not tell him the truth and get it over
with?
343. These was a poor turnout for the meeting.
344. How are you getting on in your new job?
345 It was a simple trick, but the teacher fell for it.
346.I don’t think the record will ever catch on.
347. Their feelings about each other are mutual.
MUTUAL
348. With six children to look after, she is
extremely busy.HANDS
349. You can stay with us fir a few days. PUT
350. Edward couldn’t remember anything about
the crash. MEMORY
351. That makes me think of something that
happened to me. BRINGS
352. I can’t believe how much money they spent
on their New Year’s party. GET
353. Apart from Philip, everyone else in the
meeting was a Party member. WITH
354. The teacher got extremely upset when she
realize nobody has done the homework. COW
355. My husband has had to earn the income
when I broke my leg. BACON
356. I’m afraid your resume is not good enough
for the engineering pisition. PAR
357.Because I believe his lies, he got a lot of
money from me. CONNED
358. She will be furious when she finds out what
has happened. GO
359. He said he was anxious about the plight of
the homeless. CONCERN
360. He owed his rescue to a passer-by.
INDEBTED
361. He will not be put off by their comments.
DETER
362. The Minister felt it appropriate to make a
statement. FIT
363. After the scandal, he was asked to resign.
HAND
364. It’s unlikely that the contractor will
complete the work before January. TAKE
365. The only thing they could do was to look for
a new flat. ALTERNATIVE
366. Driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most
European countries. AGAINST
367. Some people tend to do better in a
pressurized working environment. CONSTANT
368.Sport cars are John’s great passion. CRAZY
369. I don’t like him because he boasts a lot.
MOUTH
370. He like the new job straight away. DUCK
371. Your attitude has to change if you want to
succeed. LEAF
372. The new musical has delighted theater
348. With six chidren to look after, she has her
hands full.
349. We can put you up for a few days.
350. Edward had no memory of the crash.
351. That brings to mind something that happened
to me.
352.I can’t get over how much they spent on their
New Year’s party.
353. With the exception of Philip, everyone else in
the meeting was a Party member.
354. The teacher got a cow when she realize
nobody has done the homework.
355. My husband has brought home the bacon
since I broke my leg.
356. I’m afraid your resume is not up to par for the
engineering position.
357. He conned me out of a lot of money.
358. She will go mad when she finds out what has
happened.
359. He showed concern for the plight of the
homeless.
360. He was indebted to a passer-by for his rescue.
361. He will not let their comments deter him.
362. The Minister saw fit to make a statement.
363. After the scandal, he was asked to hand in his
resignment.
364. The work is likely to take until January.
365. Their ony alternative was to look for a new
flat.
366. It’s against the law in most European
countries to drive without a seatbelt.
367. Some people work better when they are under
constant pressure at work.
368. John is crazy about sport cars.
369. I don’t like him because he has a big mouth.
370. He took to the new job like duck to water.
371. You have to turn oer a new leaf if you want to
succeed
372. The new musical has taken theater audiences
audiences throughout the country. STORM
373. Even though the election is tomorrow, many
voters still haven’t decided on the candidate they
are going to vote for. FENCE
374. ill health resulted in his inability to do the
job. COPE
375. He is often busy all day long. GO
376. I think you should try to be as optimistic as
you can. SIDE
377. He admits he is not one of the important
members of the organization. COG
378. They suspended Jackson for the next two
matchs. BANNED
379. I haven’t realized yet what winning this race
means. SUNK
380. He seemed to be worried about something.
IMPRESSION
381.This house is very different from the little
flat we used to live in.CRY
382. Robert was offended when he was left out of
the team. EXCEPTION
383. Trends and fads often go out of fashion for
some years before experiencing a revival.
384. Any culture that lives near the sea and
depends on it has gods associated with the sea.
385. I wanted to make sure that all my work
wasn’t wasted in any way.
386. I helped Ray, with the result that his
business became successful.
387. Interrupting when someone is speaking is
rude. CUT
388. They had to dismantle their vehicles to get
them across the gorge. PIECES
389. The Conservative Party won the election
this year. POWER
390. I won’t go near her until she’s feeling more
optimistic. AWAY
391. The Austrians ended hostilities with
Napoleon in 1809. PEACE
392. I couldn’t understand why he refuse to
come to my party. KEN
393. The arrested man didn’t loo the same as the
wanted man. ANSWER
394. She was so beautiful that I couldn’t stop
looking at her. EYES
395. Winning this prize has made him very
conceited. HEAD
396. I do wish you stop biting tour nails, Brian! It
by storm.
373. Even though the election is tomorrow, many
voters still sit on the fence about the candidate they
are going to vote for.
374. He was unable to cope with the job because of
his ill heath.
375. He is often on the go all day long.
376. I think you should look on the bright side.
377. He admits he just a small cog in a big wheel.
378. Jackson was banned from playig in the next
two matchs.
379. I haven’t sunk in yet what winning this race
means.
380. I had the impression that he was worried
about something.
381. This house is a far cry from the little flat we
used to live in.
382. Robert took exception to being left out of the
team.
383. Trends and fads often experience a revival
after having gone out of fashion for some years.
384. Gods associated with the sea exist wherever
there are cultures that…
385. I wanted to prevent all my work from going
to waste in any way.
386. I did Ray a favor due to which his business be
came successful.
387. It’s rude to cut in when someine is speaking.
388. They had to tear their vehicles to pieces to get
them across the gorge.
389. The Conservative Party came into power this
year.
390. I will keep away from fer until she’s feeling
more optimistic.
391. The Austrians made peace with Napoleon in
1809.
392. His refusal to come to my party was beyond
my ken.
393. The arrested man didn’t answer to the
discription of the wanted man.
394. She was so beautiful that I couldn’t take my
eyes off her.
395. Winning that prize has gone to his head.
396. I do wish you stop biting tour nails, Brian! It
really annoys me. NERVES
397. You made an embarassing mistake when
you asked him where his wife was. FOOT
398. I really think she should stop ignoring me in
the neeting. SHOULDER
399. I will not hesitate to live if I’m not paid
more. NO
400. I never consider buying an English
newspaper while I was on holiday. OCCURED
401. My brother finds it totally impossile to write
legibly when he has to take notes. IS
402. Everybody ants Pauline as an after-dinner
speaker. DEMAND
403. I don’t think you mean what you say about
helping me. EARNEST
404. At first the new computer made me a bit
afraid. AWE
405. I felt vaguely that something was wrong, but
what was it? BACK
406. Why does life have to be so difficult?ONLY
407. He hated the way the media scrutinized his
private life. CAME
408. If you want to succeed. You need to make
good use of things you are good at. PLAY
409. I quite like snails, but they wouldn’t be my
first choice. AVERSE
410. We were elated by the birth of our first
grandchild. MOON
411. Ton’s presence at the party adds to
everyone’s enjoyment. SOUL
412. Russ’s opinions o the new managemant
policies were very different from those of his
fellow workers. ODDS
413. He bought a new jacket without having
planned to. SPUR
414. Do you mind if I watch you while you
paint? OBJECTION
415. The young actress was very nervous before
the audition. BUTTERFLIES
416. Janet persuaded me not to sell my house.
OUT
417. Members of the audiences started making
fun of the speaker. UP
418. I can’t affort such expensive clothes on my
salary. TO
419. Martin cannot go any higher in his career.
PINNACLE
really get on my nerves.
397. You put your foot in it when you asked him
where his wife was.
398. It’s about time she stop giving me the cold
shoulder in the meeting.
399. I will have no hesitation in leaving if I’m not
paid more.
400. It never occuedto me to buy an English
newspaper while I was on holiday.
401. My brother’s handwriting is completely
illegible when he has to take notes.
402. Pauline is in great demand as an after-dinner
speaker.
403. I don’t think you are in earnest about helping
me.
404.At first I was abit in awe of the new computer.
405. I felt at the back of mind that something was
wrong, but what was it?
406. If only life weren’t so difficult!
407. He hated how hs private life came under
scrutiny from the media.
408. You have to play your strengths if you want
to succeed.
409. Although I’m not averse to snails, they
wouldn’t be my first choice.
410. We were over the moon when our first
gradchild was born.
411. Tom is the life and soul of parties.
412. Russ was at odds with his fellow workers over
the new management policies.
413. He bought a jacket on the spur of the moment.
414. Do you have any objection on my watching
you while you paint?
415. The young actress had butterflies in her
stomach before the audition.
416. Janet talked me into not/out of sellling my
house.
417. Members of the audiences started sending up
the speaker.
418. I can’t run to such expensive clothes on my
salary.
419. Martin has reach the pinnacle of his career.
420. “I admit that I forgot to turn on the alarm
system”, said Robert. CONFESSED
421. The politician tried to find people who wre
willing to back his campaign tp help the
homeless. DRUM
422. Being her only niece, Ann is very prcious to
her. APPLE
423. How much did the supermarket bill come to
this week?TOTAL
424. She loves animals and tend to become very
angry when she sees one being badly treated.
RED
425.His father was very angry with him when he
heard he had damaged the car. BLEW
426. Magarette is said to be a good cook.
REPUTATION
427.You must do something to make sure this
doesn’t happen again. STEPS
428. We’ve been trying to sell our house for well
over six months.
429. He began to do the homework as soon as he
arrived home. GOT
430. Unfortunately, all his efforts were
unsuccessful. NOTHING
431. He imitated George Bush and some other
politicians in a humorous way. TOOK
432. He feels bitter and inferior because he didn’t
go to university. CHIP
433. It was with great reluctance that they came
to our aid. LOATH
434. Since the institution’s methods were printed
in a newspaper, people have lost their good
opinion of it. DISREPUTE
435. What you have done is inexcusable.
AMENDS
436. She’s not really upset, she’s only
pretending. ACT
437. Was the exam OK? WELL
438. We never purchase small quantities as we
would make less profit. BULK
439. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel.
PLACE
440. Could I make a suggestion? FORWARD
441. All of us wish to help you.
442. Follow this advice and you will find
yourself in trouble. WATER
443. He has done stupid things before, but this is
really annoying. BISCUIT
420. Robert confessed to forgetting to turn on the
alarm system.
421. The politician tried to drum up support for his
campaign to help the homeless.
422. Being her only niece, Ann is the apple of her
eye.
423. How much did the supermarket bill amount to
a total?
424. She loves animals and tend to see red when
she sees one being badly treated.
425. His father blew his top when he heard he had
damaged the car.
426. Magarette has a reputation for being a very
good cook.
427. You must take steps to make sure this doesn’t
happen again.
428. Our house has been on market for well over
six months.
429. He got down to doing the homework as soon
as he arrived home.
430. Unfortunately, all his efforts came to nothing.
431. He took of George Bush and some other
politicians.
432. He had a chip in his shoulders because he
didn’t go to university.
433. They were loath to come to our aid.
434. Since the institution’s methods were printed
in a newspaper, it has fallen into disrepute.
435.It is impossible to make amends to what you
have done.
436. She’s not really upset, she’s only putting on
an act.
437. Did the exam go well?
438. We always buy in bulk in order to make more
profit.
439. She felt out of place in the huge hotel.
440. Could I put forward an idea?
441. There is none of us but wishes to help you.
442. Follow this advice and you will find yourself
in hot water.
443. He has done stupid things before, but this
really take the biscuit.
444. It seems that John doesn’t really want to go
camping with us. MIND
445. They hate each other intensely. SWORN
446. I have a habit of having a lie-in on Sundays.
INCLINED
447. Such proposal is contrary to common sense.
FACE
448. It is her father who is Italian. HALF
449. She says awful things when she is angry.
INTO
450. The time has come to consider possibilities
that used to be unacceptable. THINK
451. I don’t understand a single word of this
letter. HEAD
452. The address that Peter sent the parcel to
does not exist. SUCH
453. Brian was about to blurt out my secret when
I attracted his attention. EYE
454. The standard of her homework is no longer
acceptable. SCRATCH
455. At the moment I only have time to think
about my university thesis. PREOCCUPIED
456. My husband and I had a row about buying a
car. WORDS
457. The firm went bankrupt after failing to win
the contract. LIQUIDATION
458. She was miserable when her mother made
her give away all the childhood toys. PARTED
459. My uncle didn’t suffer from his experience.
NONE
460. I really admire you for your improvement.
HAT
461. David feels uncomfortable in front of all
these people. ILL
462. I promised him that the situation wouldn’t
be repeated in the future. WORD
463. Don’t be upset by what she said. HEART
464. This liver condition is common in those who
drinks a lot. DRINKERS
465. Many soldiers of the Ming army were killed
in the battle. LOSSES
466. Mick thought that we were married.
467. He tried to pretend to be some sort of expert. 467. He tried to pass himself off as some sort of
PASS
468. There’s nothing new about crimes of
passion. HILLS
469. To put it bluntly, we are making no progress 469. This rehabilitation scheme is at a standstill.
444. It seems that John has haft a mind about going
camping with us.
445. They are sworn enemies.
446. I am inclined to have a lie-in on Sundays.
447. Such proposal flies to the face of common
sense.
448. She is half Italian on her father side.
449. She says awful things when she flies into a
temper.
450. The time has come to think the unthinkable.
451. I can’t make head or tail of a single word of
this letter.
452. There is no such address that peter sent the
parcel.
453. Had I not caught his eye, Brian would have
blurted my secret.
454. The standard of her homework is up to
scratch.
455. At the moment I am preoccupied with my
university thesis.
456. I had words with my husband about buying a
car.
457. The firm went into liquidation after failing to
win the contract.
458. She was miserable to have parted with all the
childhood toys.
459. My uncle was none the worse for his
experience.
460. I take my hat off to you for your
improvement.
461. David seems really ill at ease in front of all
these people.
462. I gave him my word that the situation
wouldn’t be repeated in the future.
463. Don’t take what she said to heart.
464. This liver condition is common in heavy
drinkers.
465. The Ming army suffered from heavy losses in
the battle.
466. Mick was under the impression that we were
married.
expert.
468. Crimes of passion is as old as the hills.
with this rehabilitation scheme. STANDSTILL
470. It’s terrible to think that in three day’s time
our holiday will be over and we’ll have to return
to our tiring job. GRINDSTONE
471. The terrible scheme frightened me. BLOOD
472. Karen’s schoolwork definitely seems to be
improving this term. SIGNS
473. I’ve been thinking about it all week, but I
still haven’t made a decision. ON
474. We sometimes feel a tremor of fear living in
the earthquake zone. SO
475. Because he was new, they made him do
most of the work in the office. LION
476. Bob doesn’t want to become a fat cat, so
how much money he earned is not important.
NEITHER
477. Everyone noticed that Jane was absent.
CONSPICUOUS
478. Under no circumstances would I have
missed the concert. WORLD
479. The problem are the same for all the
employees.
480. There haven’t been such long queues at the
cinema since the release of the last blockbuster.
481. We shouldn’t continue the experiments
because we have encountered serious problems.
HALT
482. He has such a high opinion of himself.
FULL
483. It was doubtful whether they could support
him without difficulties. STICK
484. It is absolutely essential to dispatch this
parcel today or we will lose the contract. FAIL
485. He mentioned in passing that after the death
of his wife, he was so depressed that she couldn’t
live without her. PIECES
486. Shall we split the cost of a taxi to the party?
HALVES
487. Bill has a very strong personality and we
were constantly frightened of him. FEAR
488. Were you at all worried about moving to
London. MISGIVINGS
489. Will you please stay with me for a while?
COMPANY
490. Two men stole the lady’s handbag.
491. He threatened the officers with violence.
492. He’s becoming very successful. PLACES
470. It’s terrible to think that in three day’s time
our holiday will be over and we’ll have to get back
to the grindstone.
471. The terrible scheme made my blood run cold.
472. Karen’s schoolwork shows definite signs of
improvement this term.
473. It’s preying on my mind all week, but I still
haven’t made a decision.
474. We live in an earthquake zone and every so
often we fell a tremor of fear.
475. Because he was new, he was made to do the
lion’s share of the work in the office.
476. Bob doesn’t want to become a fat cat, so it
was neither here or there how much money he
earned
477. Jane was conspicuous by her absence.
478. I wouldn’t have missed the concert for all the
world.
*479. All employees are all the same boat.
480. Not since the release of the last blockbuster
have there been such long queues at the cinema.
481. Since we have come up against serious
problems, we sould call/put a halt to the
experiments.
482. He is very full of himself.
483. It was touch and go whether they could stick
up to him without difficulties.
484. We must get this parcel off without fail or we
will lose the contract.
485. He happened to mention that after the death of
his wife, he went to pieces without her.
486. Why not go halves on the cost of a taxi to the
party?
487. So strong was bill’s personality that we live in
constant fear of him.
488. id you have any misgivings about moving to
London.
489. Will you please keep me company foe a
while?
490. The old lady was robbed of her handbag.
491. He made threats of violence against the
officers.
492. He is going places.
493. No one listened to what the politician was
saying last night. EARS
494. Our supplies of firewood will soon be
finished. LOW
495. I’m sure the robbery has nothing to do with
my son. MIXED
496. Our luggage has been stolen! RUN
497. She was delighted with the new car. PINK
498. Down we sit in front of the telly for the
remainder of the evening.
499. The Social Security pamphlet told me all
about the benefits I could claim. ENTITLED
500. Your empty promises won’t have any effect
on her.ICE
501. Martin promised to baby-sit but didn’t show
up. LET
502. The garden party won’t take place if the
weather stay bad.
503. After such a long time together they are still
happily married. TEST
504. We want you to inform all the details. INS
505. You don’t take on more than one can
handle. CHEW
506. I can’t make any sense of this. UTTER
507. The boy is a nuisance. I can’t stand him.
NECK
508. I think it’s going to rain all day. SET
509. The area was completely devoid of
vegetation. WHATSOEVER
510. I felt relaxed at Gita’s house because her
parents greeted me so warmly. EASE
511. Although she was upset, there was never
any question of revenge. LAST
512. I wanted to tell her what I really felt, but in
the end decided not to. SHORT
513. You should feel horrible! Why did you say
that to Jack? SHAME
514. This is the procedure. FOLLOWS
515. You are absolutely forbidden to smoke any
where in the factory. TOTAL
516. In particular, the school library was
criticized by the inspectors because of its poor
lighting. SINGLED
517. Do you have any idea about how Jack made
enough money to buy that sports car? LIGHT
518. I didn’t like the way you spoke to your
sister. DISGUSTED
519. When I grow up, I’m going to be really
493. What the politician was saying fell o deaf ear
last night.
494. We are running low on our supplies of
firewood.
495. My son was not mixed up in the robbery, I
can assure you.
496. Someone has run off with our luggage.
497. She was tickled pink with the new car.
498. We spent the remainder of the evening sitting
in front of the telly.
499. The Social Security pamphlet told me all
about the benefits I was entitled to.
500. Your empty promises will cut no ice with her.
501. Martin promised to baby-sit but let me down.
502. Unless the weather picks up, The garden
party won’t take place.
503. The marriage has stood the test of time.
504. We want you to inform the ins and outs.
505. You don’t bite off more than you can chew.
506. This is utter nonsense!
507. The boy is the pain in the neck.
508. I think the rain has set up for the day.
509. There was not any vegetation whatsoever in
the area.
510. Gita’s parents put me at my ease with the
warmth of the greeting.
511. Upset as she was, revenge was the last thing
on her mind.
512. In the end, I stopped short of telling me my
real feelings.
513. Shame on you! Why did you say that to Jack?
514. The procedure is as follows.
515. There is total ban on your smoking anywhere
in the factory.
516. The inspectors singled out the school library
for criticism because of its poor lighting.
517. Can you throw some light on how Jack made
enough money to buy that new sports car?
518. I was disgusted at the way you spoke to your
sister.
519. When I grow up, I’m going to be a fat cat.
important. CAT
520. I’m never going to speak to Annie again. 520. I’m never going to speak to Annie again. She
She made me look foolish in front of all my made a monkey out of me in front of all my
friends. MONKEY friends.
521. You’ll have to work harder if you want to 521. You’ll have to pull your socks up if you want
pass your exam. SOCKS to pass the exam.
522. Has anybody been hurt in the road collision? 522. Has anybody come to any harm in the road
collision?
523. The direct aim of the statement is to make 523. The statement boils down to making the
the public aware of the present situation. public aware of the present situation.
524. The community spoke enthusiastically about 524. The community sang the recent elected
the recent elected mayor. SANG mayor’s praise.
525. By leaving Mary alone, I’m sure she will 525. If Mary is left to her own devices, I’m sure
finish the project on time. DEVICES she will finish the project on time.
526. Something told me to say exactly what I 526. I was sorely tempted to say exactly what I
thought but I didn’t. SORELY thought.
527. Since she met that boy, she’s been thinking 527. Since she met that boy, she’s been wrapped
only about him. WRAPPED up in him.
528. One of my guests left the room very 528. One of my guests made a quick exit from the
quickly. EXIT room.
529. I can recommend you to the manager; I’m a 529. I can put a good word for you to the manager.
friend of his. WORD
530. That young man used to be a drug addict. 530. That young man used to have a monkey on
MONKEY his back.
531. That guy was a secret enemy. SNAKE 531. That guy was a snake in the grass.
532. He’s got a hoarse voice. FROG 532. He’s got a frog in his throat.
533. The new science building should soon be 533. The new science building is well under way.
finished. WAY
534. It is rather early to us to make any plans. 534. We cannot make any definite plans at this
STAGE stage.
535. Sam was really anxious, waiting to see if he 535. Sam as on tenterhooks, waiting to see if he
has got a place in the cricket team. has got a place in the cricket team.
TENTERHOOKS
536. We all wan to breathe new life into the 536. We want to rejuvenate this project.
project. REJUVENATE
537. I think people who help the old, sick and 537. I think people who help the old, sick and
homeless are very honest people. SALT homeless are the salt of the earth.
538. If you want to be a successful gardener, of 538. If you want to be a successful gardener, of
course you’ve got skill in gardening. FINGERS course you’ve got green fingers.
539. There is a considerable number of choices 539. This brochure has a large array of choices.
on offer in this brochure. ARRAY
540. The banking world was changing minute by 540. A wind of change was blowing in the world
minute. WIND of banking.
541. The government must be seen to be 541. The government must be seen to the whiter
completely honest and morally good. WHITE than white.
542. Even now, I still don’t understand why he 542. To this day, I still don’t understand why he
did it. DAY did it.
543. People’s race, creed, or color is not taken 543. Everyone can apply for a job with us
into account when they apply for job with us.
IRRESPECTIVE
544. The director of the company consulted one
another to formulate a new scheme. HEADS
545. All his scheme came to nothing. SMOKE
546. This reminds me of an amusing incident.
PUTS
547. He like the new job straight away. EASE
548. His colleague will do anything to avoid
confrontation. LENGTHS
549. There is no need to make such a fuss about
it. SONG
550. He loves his tomato plants. PRIDE
551. I found her explanation very difficult to
believe. IMPLAUSIBLE
552. There is no need to be upset by the result.
SHED
553. I’d be grateful if you could have a look at
these figures. CAST
554. Although he is young, there are several
ministers even younger than him. MEANS
irrespective of race, creed or color.
544. The director of the company put their heads
together to formulate a new scheme.
545. All his scheme ended in smoke.
546. This puts me in mind of an amusing incident.
547. He was at ease in his new job.
548. His colleague will go to any lengths to avoid
confrontation.
549. There is no need to make such a song and
dance about it.
550. His tomato plants are his pride and joy.
551. She gave an implausible explanation.
552. There is no need to shed any tears over the
result.
553. I’d be grateful if you could cast an eye over
these figures.
554. Although he is young, he is by no means the
youngest minister.