Vocabulary
add-on (n)
a) a mathematical equation
b) an extra element that can be included with something
c) a type of calculator
b) an extra element that can be included with something
We're going to set out/up/in a new system for dealing with complaints.
up
I couldn't complete the last section of the exam because I _____ out of time. I hope I don't fail!
ran
Explain this idiom:
the final nail in the coffin
the thing which finally ends or destroys something which was already doing badly
I really regret eating so much pozole on Thursday. (EATEN)
______________________________ so much pozole on Thursday.
I wish (/If only) I hadn't eaten
inception (n)
a) the start of something
b) when something is different from others of its kind
c) a thought process
a) the start of something
In your job interview, you need to think about what will make you stand out/up/about from the other candidates.
out
It's nice to know he's got his big sister _____ out for him at school.
Explain this idiom:
with strings attached
A new strategy must be created if we want to win this election. (COME)
We need ______________________________ if we want to win this election.
to come up with a new strategy
blur (v.)
a) vomit (colloquial)
b) become less clear
c) avoid
b) become less clear
Some people seem to think the new director is capable of doing/making/working miracles, but I'm not convinced.
working
The reading exam is _____ up of four parts.
made
Explain this idiom:
at death's door
very sick
There are many fantastic prizes available in this competition. (UP)
There are many fantastic prizes _________________________ in this competition.
up for grabs
scrawl (v)
a) rub two objects together attempting to make a fire
b) fight physically
c) write quickly and without taking much care
c) write quickly and without taking much care
She made/led/let us to believe that there may have been other victims who would testify in court.
led
You should _____ up to her; don't let her bully you like that!
stand
Explain this idiom:
raise some eyebrows
provoke shock or disapproval
The Metropolitan Hotel is quite expensive, but it is my personal opinion that it is the best one in the city. (mind)
The Metropolitan Hotel is quite expensive, but ______________________________ in the city.
to my mind it is the best one
unfailing (adj.)
a) reliable, dependable
b) highly intelligent
c) very careful
a) reliable, dependable
on
He's been _____ up some criticism on social media recently for his comments about feminism.
picking
Explain this idiom:
give (someone) the cold shoulder
ignore someone (because you are upset with them)
She should have started looking for a job by now. (HIGH)
______________________________ for a job.
It's high time she started looking