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What is the meaning of "doing something from scratch"
Start from zero, from the beginning.
When you depart from somewhere
DEPARTURE
I'm learning ice dancing for two years.
I'VE BEEN ICE DANCING FOR TWO YEARS.
We've had some hard times, but we've ____ through.
COME
COME THROUGH: SURVIVE, ENDURE, OVERCOME.
Most of the critical comments on gamers are (l _ _ _ _ _ _) based on a few addicted players.
LARGELY
What is the meaning of "with flying colours"
With great success.
EX "I passed the mock with flying colours"
The way you sign your name
SIGNATURE
I've just been staring practicing with a new partner.
I've just started practicing with a new partner.
We ____ __ against a lot of unexpected bureaucratic problems when applying for the visa
COME UP AGAINST: ENCOUNTER, FACE, RUN INTO.
I think it’s (h _ _ _ _ _) unlikely that an entire generation is going to grow up to become antisocial.
HIGHLY
TV talent shows are hugely popular, with growing numbers of young people keen to ________ a career in music.
1. pursue
2. complete
3. gain
4. reach
PURSUE
Sometimes modern forms of communication are vital for___________ (survive) for example, if you have an accident somewhere and need to call for help.
SURVIVAL
A strange animal has been seen in a lake in Scotland yesterday.
A strange animal WAS SEEN in a lake in Scotland yesterday.
Last holiday _____ __ to all our expectations
LIVE UP TO SB'S EXPEXTATIONS: SOMETHING IS AS GOOD AS YOU EXPECT.
"estar a la altura"
Lots of studies that are (r _ _ _ _ _ _) available will tell you that games actually promote team work.
READILY
Many contestants are drawn by the ________ of fame and celebrity status.
1. ambition
2. appeal
3. desire
4. attraction
APPEAL
Part of the ___________(PLEASE) of eating out is the sociable atmosphere and friendly help of the staff.
PLEASURE
Many of our large profile customers know they can trust us to deliver results.
HIGH PROFILE
The degree would take me three years to complete, but I was determined to ___ it ______.
SEE THROUGH
SEE SOMETHING THROUGH: TO FINISH SOMETHING DESPITE THE DIFFICULTIES.
It’s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ impossible to go the whole weekend without watching a match.
VIRTUALLY
This team is believed to have ______ out of the competition.
PULLED
PULL OUT: TO LEAVE
Health experts admit that it is not realistic to aim for the total__________ (REMOVE) of junk food.
REMOVAL
Learn how to publish your website and attract more visitors.
PUBLICISE
Look at these photos of Mum’s graduation, I ____ ________ them by chance in the attic.
CAME ACROSS
CAME ACROSS SOMETHING: TO FIND SOMETHING BY CHANCE.
I like to hang out anywhere scary or _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ dangerous.
POTENTIALLY