Grammar
The computer's very slow this morning. The system (update) at the moment.
The computer's very slow this morning. The system IS BEING UPDATED at the moment.
She ..... huge debts on her credit card, which affected her ability to borrow money.
run up\ got into
If we SHARE THE COST, I'm sure we can afford to get Mr. Timms a nice leaving present.
If we CLUB TOGETHER, I'm sure we can afford to get Mr. Timms a nice leaving present.
When his parents found his bank statement they GOT REALLY ANGRY.
When his parents found his bank statement they WENT THROUGH THE ROOF.
You can usually REACH AN AGREEMENT WITH antique dealers AND MAKE THEM LOWER THE PRICE.
You can usually BARGAIN WITH antique dealers.
I have absolutely no interest in (sell) insurance.
I have absolutely no interest IN BEING SOLD insurance.
The economy collapsed and it ...... all of her grandparents' savings.
The economy collapsed and it WIPED OUT all of her grandparents' savings.
The comedian EXAMINED the audience and decided not to use his new material
The comedian SIZED the audience UP and decided not to use his new material
So many politicians just seem to be trying TO EARN MONEY ILLEGALY while other people LIVE VERY POOR. It's digraceful.
So many politicians just seem to be trying LINE THEIR POCKETS while other people LIVE BELOW THE BREADLINE. It's digraceful.
If you win you can get ONE LARGE AMOUNT of money or you can have a certain amount per year for life.
If you win you can get LUMP SUM or you can have a certain amount per year for life.
My bag has disappeared. It (must\steal). I can't find it anywhere.
My bag has disappeared. It MUST HAVE BEEN STOLEN. I can't find it anywhere.
You see, I have a bit of a .... flow problem. And I've already ...... my overdraft limit.
You see, I have a bit of a CASH flow problem. And I've already GONE OVER my overdraft limit.
Financial problems have been MAKING UNHAPPY our entire family.
Financial problems have been WEIGHING DOWN our entire family.
I decided to sell the whole business. - ALL OF IT!!!
I decided to sell the whole business. -LOCK, STOCK, AND BARREL.
You can pay in 12 monthly installments, but you have to MAKE AN INITIAL PAYMENT of 25 $.
You can pay in 12 monthly installments, but you have to MAKE an initial DOWNPAYMENT of 25 $.
I wish he ( waste) his money the way he does.
I wish he WOULDN'T waste his money the way he does.
Since the economy collapsed, the inflation .... and priced have .... by 15 percent.
Since the economy collapsed, the inflation ROCKETED and priced have GONE UP by 15 percent.
I listened to Jill's explanation, but I'm still skeptical—something just doesn't SOUND TO BE REASONABLE.
I listened to Jill's explanation, but I'm still skeptical—something just doesn't ADD UP
Shall we get a bottle of wine?
Come on! It's your birthday! Let's ...... on a bottle of champagne.
splash out
He sold the house for a LARGE sum of MONEY.
He sold the house for a TIDY (= large) sum.
I wish I (mustn't) go, but I’ve got to work.
I wish I didn’t have to go, but I’ve got to work.
The bank had to .... ... billions in bad loans when the housing market collapsed. In the end, they were saved from collapse by a government .....
The bank had to WRITE OFF billions in bad loans when the housing market collapsed. In the end, they were saved from collapse by a government BAILOUT.
Considering how many miles I've REACHED on my car, I think it's time to get a new one.
Considering how many miles I've CLOCKED UP on my car, I think it's time to get a new one.
He charged me 15 $ for a short drive. Is it normal?
15$ ? I'm afraid you've been just .....
ripped off
The judge awarded us 1000 $ ______ when the builder addmited he hadn't followed the safety standards.
The judge awarded us 1000 $ DAMAGES when the builder addmited he hadn't followed the safety standards.