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Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced.

These ridiculous rules and regulations should have been done away with years ago.

In no way should you smoke in here.

That are amongst the most destructive disasters.

I was bitterly jealous of her.

What unavoiably makes me angry...

What unavoiably makes me angry at Frank

His decision led to some arguments with his family, in particular his brother.

i was succeasful in memorizing it.

She's keen on (playing) tennis

You are right in a way about the need...

The construction is under way now and is due to be finished by 2023.

the ascent up the mountain is gentle

He came home early in order to see the children before they went to bed.

as well as tough competition across the travel sector

tackle problem

We spend a heaps of money

She either loves or hates you. Its all or nothing for her.

we have to save money one way or another.

Jobs are few and far between.

We’ve embarked on an exciting new project.

To see what he describes as the beauty within people.

He disguised himself by wearing a false beard.

We booked the trip on a whim.

He sent me some flowers by way of an apology.

Please refrain from talking during the lecture

The doctor says she's making a good recovery, and she should be out and about in a few days' time.

They lost their bearings in the dark. At one point, we misread the map and lost our bearings. I was worried that if I turned back, I would lose my bearings. New York is a city where it's easy to lose your bearings.

This watch may be a counterfeit, but it looks just like the original.

I am flat broke

sponging off the state

This time I can not bail you out.

I had to dip into my savings to pay for the repairs.

I went to college anyway, as a part-time student, paying my own way.

Loot at the offer and weigh up, what is best for you.

Some of them charge fees but offer benefits in return.

It all comes down to money in the end.

I am fascinated by rags to riches stories...

Struggle to make ends meet...

I hear what you say and I wholeheartedly agree.

As a baby he was abandoned by his mother.

one of the solitary reason

I found it surprising...

small childreb are full of mischief

children get up to all sorts of something

Do you care for coffe?

"ITV" is the abbreviation for "Independent Television".

Rewilding runs directly counter to human attempts to control and cultivate nature.

Not all tigers have a mane...

The ceiling was embellished with flowers and leaves.

Check your to do list on daily basis prior to finishing work.

higher case, lower case

Extended holiday

An extensive investigation.

The system was in existence all over the country.

Is the washing machine in use right now?

I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions.

It's a subject that has aroused a lot of interest.

My holiday in Paris awakened a passion for French food in me.

Tennis has a history spanning several centuries.

raspberry ripple

Her unhappiness was apparent to everyone.

The sunflower swivels to the sun.

Some people say that capital punishment acts as a deterrent.

We do not differentiate between our employees on the basis of their race, religion, or national origin.

It is high time turned up on time.

I was about to pay for the shopping when it suddenly dawned on me that I'd left my wallet at home.

I think she was pretty shaken up by the accident.

He worked diligently to prepare himself for this three-week tournament.

After a hard day at work I regularly nod off in front of the TV in the evening.

I don't want to cast doubt on his ability but are we sure he's the best person for the job?

I've decided I'm going to summon up the courage and ask for a pay rise.

Short deadlines to force immediate action while ignoring minutiae.

Notwithstanding, millions of new mother do it all the time.

simplicity requires ruthlessness

eager to share

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salacious stories or gossip

It was a riveting story.

Its not about that I am aloof or unsociable

The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment. Her friends never faltered in their belief in her. Nickie's voice faltered and he stopped speaking.

"Wh-when can we g-go?" she stammered.

Thousands of lives will be at stake if emergency aid does not arrive in the city soon.

I propped him

The report is a distillation of hundreds of past studies on the subject.

should have flopped

She slowly climbed the rickety wooden steps.

I strive to help people.

a picture stuck onto wood or cardboard and cut into pieces of different shapes that must be joined together correctly to form the picture again:

AS everyone else made a beeline for the coffee.

a little bit more tangible

We taught our dog to retrieve a ball.

I would never hitchhike on my own. I hitchhike to Paris.

He made some startling admissions about his past.

This computer manual is gobbledygook.

The two political parties have entered into an agreement not to compete in the same parts of the country.

She smiled sweetly

The team suffered a narrow defeat, losing 1-0.

He really needs to start facing up to the fact that he's a father with responsibilities.

I don't think Shirley wants you to rake over the break up of her marriage

I had a whole procession of people in and out of my office today asking for a pay rise. I nearly bought a food processor in town today. She works in data processing for a large company in the city

We had an introductory lesson today on astronomy and the solar ........ 2. If I were you I'd let him travel the world so that he can get it out of his ........ 3. The British legal ........ differs in several fundamental ways from that in America.

Social media users can become desensitized to current events and trending topics quickly because of the fast-paced nature of the news cycle.

what has been a pivotal moment in your life, one when you relized nothing would never be the same?

preconceived ideas about...

I scooped out all the money I had in my pocket.

They had been pilling up from all the tips I get at work.

1. The proposed restrictions have ignited a storm of protest. 2. His imagination was ignited, and he was motivated to do more with his life.

Which was ingrained in me at home.

If anyone has any questions, please fire away.

Her mother bundled her off to school and then enjoyed a few hours of peace at home.

We focus on teaming up in way...

1. of propelling people forward 2. The Kon-Tiki sailed across the Pacific Ocean propelled by wind power.

When things look black, there's always a silver lining. The injury had a silver lining: it enabled Blake to spend his father's last weeks with him.

Build sth that will outlast every one of us.

Did you have a reason for choosing your destination or was it arbitrary?

His business thrived in the years before the war. She seems to thrive on stress.

The problem is happening because the wheels are out of alignment. As you get older, one or more vertebrae may get out of alignment. The doctor had to reset his elbow: it had healed out of alignment after the accident.

Take your list of themes and cross out the one you channeled into your “Why”.

The economic downturn has meant 10,000 redundancies in the Northeast.

openness

If these discussions are to succeed, we'll need openness from/on both sides.

While you can recite your...

Modern communications make the diffusion of ideas extremely rapid.

The improved product is scheduled for rollout in June.

Staff were not happy with the top-down approach to managment of the new CEO. The attempt to impose top-down decisions was resisted at every level. This report follows a top-down model in its assessment of the problems we face.

Judging by the way they tucked into their dinner, they must have been very hungry. There's plenty of food, so please tuck in. There are some question to tuck in your back pocket.

She sounded very eager to meet you. They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news.

the repetition and iteration that goes on in designing something. The software is on its fifth iteration.

To withhold information/support. During the trial, the prosecution was accused of withholding crucial evidence from the defence.

What prompted you to say that? The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties. Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future.

1. The constraints of politeness wouldn't allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking. 2. Financial constraints on the company are preventing them from employing new staff. 3. The idea has been dropped due to financial constraints.

Since she lost her job she's had to get used to living on much less money each month.

We've hired this ........ company to take all our furniture to our new house. 2. She has been a leading member of the women's ........ for many years. 3. I need to go to the shops to buy some paint ........

I've got my exam tomorrow. I think I'll spend the evening brushing up the main points.

1. We're keeping her in hospital under close ........ to see how she reacts to the medication. 2. Several United Nations ........ were sent to the region. 3. You're not very ........ are you? Didn't you see that car coming round the corner?

f I were you I'd give priority to improving your pronunciation.

We've been trying to ........ our son into taking up evening classes. He shows such a talent for drawing.

1. She showed a ........ lapse in concentration which cost her the game. 2. It was a ........ decision that had wide-ranging consequences for all concerned. 3. He took me by surprise and ........ I wasn't sure what to say.

They ........ the occasion by holding a party in her honour. 2. The children ........ the carpet with their paints. 3. His retirement from the game ........ the end of an era.

1. I thought he showed a ........ disregard towards the suffering of those in need. 2. We ate a ........ breakfast before setting off. 3. It's very ........ to make the same mistake again and again.

The film was OK but it didn't really ........ up to all the hype.

The amount of expenses being paid out to employees is eating into company expenses.

1. The shareholders claimed the management team were working ...... 2. Many people feel the Government have been completely ........ in dealing with the serious problems facing the economy. 3. The injury ........ ruled him out of the next game.

1. Immediate family 2. immediate effect 3. immediate benefits

its one of the most popular bogeyman

So we do this. We stall our ideas before we even get started.

The idea here is to get the team looking inward.

We must practice what we preach.

The more they talk about it, the more it strats to take hold.

This kind of money-based manipulation can work in the short term but inevitably fails in the long term.

The recent economic crisis has led to masssive layoffs.

The cliffs are eroding several feet a year.

to inoculate themselves againts it.

I'm beginning to relax; I'm no longer always looking behind me, being hypervigilant.

Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her.

She was distressed at how neglected the children looked. At no time did I neglected my duty.

It may give us fleeting happiness. This is just a fleeting visit.

Just wait your turn - there's no need to shove. Reporters pushed and shoved as they tried to get close to the princess.

1. You could see ........ hanging fron the edge of the roof. 2. My boss at work was ........ polite. 3. The match was the ........ on the cake.

Can you ........ the difference between these two pictures?

This is a real bargain. You should snap it ........ while you have the chance.

1. good impression 2. He is very impressionable young man. 3. That was impressive game.

The police are still trying to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the car crash.

1. She has a very ........ work routine. 2 The teachers have several different ........ at their disposal. 3. I n some countries acts of this kind are ........ by death.

1. The official book ........ will be in early March but many advance copies have been distributed already. 2. The police will ........ an inquiry into the murder. 3. The Queen is due to ........ the new cruise liner later this month.

The industry is facing severe problems as supplies of raw materials have almost dried up.

1. You can't really draw any conclusions with such an ........ sample of people. 2. The painting is said to be a ........ of jealousy. 3. A ........ of our company will call round today to show you some of our products.

Could you ........ the curtains please? The sun's shining in my eyes.

My parents were brimming ........ with pride when they watched me receive my certificate.

1. Since he lost his job I feel they're just keeping up ........ when in reality they're struggling. 2I could clearly see this bright object which would vanish and then ........ brighter than ever. 3.

1. When you drive down our road you can't ........ our house. It's got a red front door. 2. The tutor has such a quiet voice. I always ........ half of what she says.

You won't take offence if I don't go out with you this weekend, will you? I've made other plans.