Unit 1
When Apple first introduced the iPhone, it was extremely popular and considered to be ________.
the best thing since sliced bread
When she accepted his proposal he ________.
was over the moon
The detectives were ________ investigating the scene of the accident.
quick off the mark
I began to ________ when he couldn't show me any evidence to support what he was saying.
smell a rat
The government is determined to ________ terrorism.
crack down on
Each time he recalled his embarrassing date, he ________.
squirmed in his seat
Children must always ________ an adult.
be accompanied by
Pride is ________ to success.
a stumbling block
Sherlock and Watson always work together to ________ of mysteries.
get to the bottom
The hospital is trying to ________ for a new machine.
raise funds
Despite all of the rave reviews from my friends, when I tried the restaurant for myself it wasn't quite what I expected and ________.
left a lot to be desired
They had an instant connection and quickly ________.
With great passion, the researchers ________ their research.
threw themselves into
People come ________ to Sydney during May to enjoy Vivid.
from all corners of the world
If you don't take care of yourself now, you'll ________ in the future.
suffer the consequences
She doesn't usually like to drink alcohol, so she only gets drunk ________.
once in a blue moon
________ was held after the incident where reporters came to bombard the minister with questions.
The government only comes up with ________ ideas. Nothing from them ever succeeds.
half-baked
Since arriving in Sydney, my English has improved ________.
in leaps and bounds
The celebrity couple ________ when their relationship broke down.
hit the headlines
The Sydney landscape was ________ in Finding Nemo.
beautifully portayed
As the day of the party approached, the organisers ________.
went into overdrive
They're known for exaggerating their figures. You should just ________.
take what they say with a pinch of salt
Development has affected ________ of our countryside.
vast swathes
Sometimes I like to go to the bookstore and ________.
flick through some books.