Key Word Transformations
The damage to the painting is so minor that it won't be very noticeable to most people.
HARDLY
I'm sure that most people ________________ the minor damage to the painting.
will hardly notice
down in the dumps
feeling unhappy
with flying colours
very well, with a very high mark
a _____ illness
(an illness that cannot be cured and will lead to death)
a terminal illness
a dead end job
a job with low wages and no chance of progress
It was very easy for someone to steal the car because Dad forgot to lock it.
STOLEN
Dad forgot to lock the car which explains __________ easily.
why it was stolen so
between jobs
unemployed for a short time
in the meantime
in the period of time between two times or two event
_____ criticism
(feedback that provides specific, actionable suggestions)
constructive criticism
call it a day
stop doing something, especially working
I thought Sue's original plan was to move to Australia.
IMPRESSION
I __________ Sue was originally planning to move to Australia.
was under the impression that
across the board
affecting everyone or everything within an organisation
with bated breath
in an anxious or excited way
a _____ lie
(a very obvious and intentional lie)
a blatant lie
red tape
excessive bureaucracy
Although we booked a table, it wasn't necessary because the restaurant was empty.
NEED
There was ______________ made a reservation because the restaurant was empty.
no need to have
behind the scenes
secretly, while other things are happening publicly
in arrears
late in making a regular payment
a _____ of luck
(a sudden occurrence of luck or fortune)
a stroke of luck
a vested interest
a personal or private reason for wanting something to happen
Mr. Smith was well-known as a bad-tempered man, but he was also fair.
REPUTATION
Despite Mr. Smith's ________________ bad-tempered, he was also fair.
reputation for being
along the lines of sth
similar in type
beyond reproach
such that no criticism can be made, perfect
a _____ of contract
(when one party in a valid agreement fails to fulfill their promised obligations)
a breach of contract
be waiting in the wings
be ready to do something if a suitable time comes