Just ……… of curiosity, could you tell me your marital status?
out
He was going to enter the competition but he ……(got scared/got cold feet) last minute.
chickened out
If I ..... it, I can head out in the evening and hang out with my friends.
feel up to
Parents are concerned that their kids squander too much time hunched over their computers.
waste
We were so lucky (escape) unhurt after climbing that mountain yesterday.
to have escaped
Her embarrassing questions keep getting …… my skin.
under
It’s not healthy to ... (keep your feelings to yourself) . It’s better you confide in your best friend.
bottle up
I suggested an interesting outing but, I was ................ They all preferred to stay in.
turned down
Most young people prefer to spend their free time out and about socializing with their friends.
able to go outside again after an illness. traveling around a place
She denied (know) anything about the secret party.
knowing
I was so overwhelmed with gratitude that I was ……. a loss for words.
at
Covid 19 and its consequenes are .. ( what everyone is talking about/everyone's talking point.)
talk of the town
Styles that stars wear ......... with general public.
catch on
Define the words: revolutionary, precise
involving or causing a dramatic change, exact
I'm sure she didn't finish the work.
have
She ........... the work.
can't have finished
It is ……… regret that I have to inform you that your application has been rejected.
with
When did you last (have an evening when you go to various places and enjoy entertainment such as dancing, eating in a restaurant, or drinking in a bar)?
have a night on the town
Imposition of a new tax usually ........... a lot of criticism.
comes in for
Define: degrade, put forward
to reduce the quality of something, to offer an idea or opinion, or suggest a plan
''Don't be late for the kick-off. ......?''
''Don't worry. I won't.''
Will you?
... all accounts, our national football team is not playing in the world championship.
By
Once the lockdown has been lifted and we are out and about, let's ... (go out into a city or town and have an enjoyable time, typically by visiting various establishments, such as bars, restaurants, clubs)
paint the town red
I ......an electrician to fix the broken heater.
called in
What does the idiom 'It’s not rocket science' mean?
It’s not difficult
Make an indirect question.
''Is there a bank near here?''
Could you tell me/ Would you mind telling me/Do you know if/whether there is a bank near here.