PERSONALITY AND WORK
___ ____ _____ he seems self-confident, but _____ _____he's quite insecure
ON THE SURFACE / DEEP DOWN
Contrary to p______ b_______, for many children, schooldays are not the happiest of times
POPULAR BELIEF
It can take me a long time to _____ _____ a break-up, but eventually I manage to live. Life goes on!
GET OVER
BOOKWORM
I don't eat out quite often, but I do get a takeaway ____ _____ ____ ____
You're amazingly ____________! You can always work out how to solve a problem.
RESOURCEFUL
To my complete __________, I realized I'd won the first prize
AMAZEMENT
This couple is like a match made in heaven! They have the same interestes and tastes and they really love each other. They get _________________
ON LIKE A HOUSE ON FIRE
I really liked the film, such a ________ plot! I was on the edge of my seat all the way through
GRIPPING
Don't be so _____________ and offer to pay the meal, for once in your life!
TIGHT-FISTED
My friend's gone through a lot lately, so it's good for her to have such a ______ girlfriend. She's very sensible, patient and she remains calm when my friend's panicking
STEADY
My eldest son has a very v________ i_______. i think he'll end up becoming a writer
VIVID IMAGINATION
During war, some rebels ______ the city, meaning that they stole things from shops and buildings
LOOTED
The characters in that movie are so ________that I couldn't take any of them seriously, like if they were unreal
IMPLAUSIBLE
Despite earning a modest salary, Maria continued to __________, accumulating credit card debt to maintain a luxurious lifestyle.
LIVE BEYOND HER MEANS
She's got a very ______-_____ job in finance. It's quite important and comes with a lot of responsibilities.
HIGH-POWERED
The book sounded fascinating, but it ____ _____to be really dull
TURNED OUT
I’m going to _____you______ with my friend Sarah. I think you’d really get along! (organize a date)
SET you UP
I just love the _________ noise of an open fire!
CRACKLING
Ever since Jake started that tech company, he's totally __________. He just bought a mansion and a Lamborghini! (informal)
LOADED
Tara's employer allowed her a four weeks' _____ _______ after her mother suffered a serious accident.
COMPASSIONATE LEAVE
She managed to get the promotion because she always keep her nose _____ _____ ______ and delivered results without complaining.
TO THE GRINDSTONE
Do you remember which informal word we use when refering to a person who hasn't been in a relationship for quite a long time?
SINGLETON
I don't remember the words of the song quite well, but I think I can ______ the tune
When the boss asked about the report, I didn’t have it ready, so I tried to __________ by asking a bunch of questions.
PLAY FOR TIME