Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Vocabulary
Key Word Transformation
100

The response of the audience made him feel like million __ .

dollars

100
If you haven't got enough room, we can __ your relatives __ for the night.
put up
100

Manuel __ talking about arts.(=hates)

abhors

100

We were so distracted by the bird that we ignored our teacher. (TAKE) We were so distracted by the bird so that we ____ of the teacher.

didn't take any notice

200

__ __ __ should the children go to bed so late. (definitely not)

Under no circumstances

200

His intention is to use the inheritance to __ __ his own business.

set up

200

The doctor gave me a ___ for antibiotics.

prescription

200

John has hinted that he doesn't wish to remain in the group any longer. (hint) John has ____ wishes to remain in the group.

dropped a hint that he no longer

300

Bloodshed in the film sent a  ___ down my spine.

shiver

300

I was bitterly disappointed when my project was turned _____ .      

down

300

She doesn't lead an active lifestyle but rather s____ one. 

sedentary
300

She was concentrating so hard on her work that she didn't notice when I came in. (wrapped) She was ____ that she didn't notice when I came in.

so wrapped up in her work

400

Confronted with high inflation some people find it hard to make ___ meet. 

ends

400

It is not easy to get a......  your idea if you don't stick to the point.

across

400

The life ___ in Okinawa is said to be the highest.

expectancy

400

I'm doubtful that this plan is very realistic. (reservations) I ___ realistic this plan is.

have some reservations about how

500

Progress in gender equality in Poland is a far c _ _ from quick. 

cry

500

I have ___ ___ too much weight and need to reduce my sugar intake.

put on

500

His handwriting is totally __. I can't read it.

illegible

500

Diane finds that creating things stops her from thinking about her work. (mind) Diane finds that being ___ her work.

creative takes her mind off

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