Expressions for having ideas
The first time I was asked for my opinion in a meeting like that, I d___ __ _____. I couldn't think clearly and come up with anything sensible.
drew a blank
When I first watched Maysoon Zayid's TED Talk,...
firs watched
If I had known there were so many interns, I wouldn't have advertised externally.
Had I known...
For days, I have been needing eggs, bread, milk, and so on.
etc.
Outdoor events are more unpredictable than indoor ones (quite).
Outdoor events aren't quite as predictable as indoor ones.
He didn't h____ ___ ______ how to use the new software; he really needed some training.
have the faintest idea
She begins by forthrightly saying that she isn't drunk but has cerebral palsy.
isn drunk
Had I realised...
I'll be with you in approximately an hour due to traffic.
approx.
The speaker got negative feedback, didn't he? (such)
The speaker didn't get such positive feedback, did he?
It only o_____ __ ____ afterwards that it wouldn't work in practice unless they adapted it more for the Asia market.
occurred to her
By answering the unasked question in everyone's minds, she clears the way for what she has to say.
unask question
wha she
If she updated her CV, she would have a better chance of success.
Were she to update...
For the barbeque, we will need the traditional supplies, specifically pork, sauces, buns, coleslaw, baked beans, and so on.
i.e. pork...
etc.
I heard the caterers were unfriendly. (especially)
I heard the caterers weren't especially friendly.
It only d_____ __ them when they realised it would need massive investment.
dawned on them
The main content of her talk covers how she grew up in New Jersey with three older sisters...
i New Jersey
wi three
If I attended more often, I'd be able to follow the meetings more easily.
Were I to attend...
I'm writing you regarding the building repairs, including the staff room's sink, refrigerator, and microwave.
re:
incl.
The atmosphere wasn't particularly warm.
I finally c___ __ ___ ______ that coffee was bad for me when I had my first panic attack.
came to the realisation
She went to the same schools as her siblings....
wen to
If I'd gone outside more often, I wouldn't have developed a vitamin D deficiency.
Had I gone outside...
Please notify management as soon as possible about your absences. If you want to go on your holiday in August, you will listen to my advice.
mgmt./mgt.
ASAP
Aug.
I thought the speaker was boring, actually. (that)
I thought the speaker wasn't that interesting, actually.