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In hindsight, I ________________ working this weekend rather than going out.
would have been better off
For the economy, we haven’t been able to hire any new people.
Because of the economy, we haven’t been able to hire any new people.
Christmas is right ___________ and 2025 is _____________.
around the corner + on the horizon
Yesterday, I must sent a very important email to a client.
Yesterday, I had to send a very important email to a client.
I _____________ selling my car, it's got a lot of sentimental value to me.
wouldn't dream of
Both of the sisters didn't go to the dinner party.
Neither of the sisters went to the dinner party.
It doesn't happen quickly, however __________ your physical fitness will improve.
over time
We knew there was a gas leak because it smelled really badly inside the house.
We knew there was a gas leak because it smelled really bad inside the house.
You __________ studied for the test that starts in 2 minutes!
had better have
I live __ Australia, ____ the Gold Coast. I used to live __ Brisbane, ___ Merivale Street. Specifically, I lived ____ 22 Merivale Street, __ West End.
I live in Australia, on the Gold Coast. I used to live in Brisbane, on Merivale Street. Specifically, I lived at 22 Merivale Street, in West End.
The teacher encouraged the students to revise their essays carefully, and she said she would revise their essays carefully once they submitted them.
The teacher encouraged the students to revise their essays carefully, and she said she would once they submitted them.
I have been preparing for months, so _____________ for me to take the IELTS, I will be ready.
when the time comes
I wanted to go to the park, but I didn’t have time to go to the park.
I wanted to go to the park, but I didn’t have time to.
You __________ study for the test next week!
had better
I’m going to take my lunch break and then to make some phone calls.
I’m going to take my lunch break and then make some phone calls.
I only finished my exam ______________, no time to spare.
in the nick of time
Do we have some tea or biscuits to offer our guests?
Do we have any coffee or tea to offer our guests?
I __________ feel nervous whenever I have to speak in public.
can't help but
She said she would call me later, and I believe she will call me later.
She said she would call me later, and I believe she will.
I have a doctor's appointment at 2p.m., but ______________ I'm going to go and get lunch in the city.
in the meantime
The company proposed a new initiative that would benefit employees, but they did not explain how the initiative would benefit employees in the long term.
The company proposed a new initiative that would benefit employees, but they did not explain how it would in the long term.