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A mixed blessing
A: Something that brings good fortune without any downside.
B: Something that is completely negative in every way.
C: Something that has both positive and negative aspects.
C: Something that has both positive and negative aspects.
Draw the line
A: To set a limit or boundary that cannot be crossed.
B: To create a clear path or course of action for the future.
C: To create confusion by making unclear decisions.
A: To set a limit or boundary that cannot be crossed.
Bank on
A: To rely or depend on something happening.
B: To ignore potential outcomes and act impulsively.
C: To save money for future use.
A: To rely or depend on something happening.
Rude awakening
A: A sudden and unpleasant realisation.
B: A peaceful and relaxing discovery.
C: A gradual understanding over time.
A: A sudden and unpleasant realisation.
Dog-eat-dog
A: A peaceful and collaborative work setting.
B: A situation where people only focus on their own tasks.
C: A highly competitive and ruthless environment.
C: A highly competitive and ruthless environment.
A golden handshake
A: A ceremonial greeting for someone entering a new company.
B: A large sum of money given to an employee when they leave a company.
C: A prestigious award given to the top-performing employee of the year.
B: A large sum of money given to an employee when they leave a company.
Seldom
A: Frequently; happening all the time.
B: Occasionally; happening once or twice a week.
C: Rarely; not often.
C: Rarely; not often.
On the bottom rung of the ladder
A: To be somewhere in the middle of the corporate hierarchy.
B: To be at the lowest level in a hierarchy.
C: To be at the top level in a hierarchy.
B: To be at the lowest level in a hierarchy.
A willingness to do something
A: The determination to refuse an offer or opportunity.
B: The reluctance to take any action.
C: The state of being ready and prepared to do something.
C: The state of being ready and prepared to do something.
A quantum leap
A: A small step toward a minor improvement.
B: A significant and dramatic improvement.
C: A sudden and complete reversal of progress.
B: A significant and dramatic improvement.
Progress up the rungs
A: To climb a physical ladder as part of manual labor.
B: To advance or climb the career ladder by achieving promotions.
C: To improve personal fitness by engaging in regular exercise.
B: To advance or climb the career ladder by achieving promotions.
Have no qualms about something
A: To not have doubts or concerns about something.
B: To always regret a decision or action after it's made.
C: To feel very excited about doing something risky.
A: To not have doubts or concerns about something.
The slightest whiff of something
A: A strong, undeniable proof of something.
B: A complete understanding of a situation.
C: A small indication or suspicion of something.
C: A small indication or suspicion of something.
Keep their heads down
A: To focus intensely on a particular task to impress others.
B: To seek attention and recognition for one’s achievements.
C: To work quietly and avoid drawing attention.
C: To work quietly and avoid drawing attention.
At odds with
A: In conflict or disagreement with someone.
B: Completely indifferent to someone’s opinion or behaviour.
C: In perfect harmony with another person.
A: In conflict or disagreement with someone.
Pitch in
A: To stop working and take a break.
B: To lead a project and manage others’ work.
C: To help or contribute with work or effort.
C: To help or contribute with work or effort.
Clock off
A: To start work early before the official hours begin.
B: To take a short break during the working day.
C: To officially finish the working day.
C: To officially finish the working day.
The jury’s still out
A: A decision has been made unanimously.
B: A decision or outcome is still undecided.
C: There is no possible solution to a problem.
B: A decision or outcome is still undecided.
Cut one's teeth
A: To reach a high level of skill in a profession.
B: To gain initial experience in a particular field or job.
C: To become an authority or expert in a specific industry after many years.
B: To gain initial experience in a particular field or job.
Snapped up
A: To be completely ignored or overlooked by buyers.
B: To be placed on hold or delayed indefinitely.
C: To be bought or taken quickly.
C: To be bought or taken quickly.
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Little was ......................................... desk.
Little was the mayor aware that a petition signed by 50,000 people was about to land on his desk.
So stressful becoming more and more are seeking city life that alternatives is people.
So stressful ..................................... alternatives.
So stressful is city life becoming that more and more people are seeking alternatives.
In no to jeopardise the scheme did they want of the success way.
In no ........................................ scheme.
In no way did they want to jeopardise the success of the scheme.
Not one the development councillor accepted to observe the invitation.
Not one ............................................. development.
Not one councillor accepted the invitation to observe the development.
Under no take own circumstances matters residents their should into hands.
Under no .......................................... hands.
Under no circumstances should residents take matters into their own hands.