Anna at work
They got on like a house ... which is very good!
on fire
Mary is my ... . I can ask her any question and she always has an answer.
go-to
look
Do you have a minute? I'd like to ... something to you
say
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Let's (assess) your level
evaluate
Let's get ... to business and start our meeting
down
Jane is ... . You never know what she really thinks about you.
two-faced
... out! There are so many potholes on this road!
Watch/look
Could you ... up, please? I can't hear you well
speak
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From my (viewpoint), you are doing a great job
perspective
I will look ... this straight away and see if I can sort this ...
into; out
Tina has called me five times since we started working. She is definitely a ...
stress case
Who looks ... your children while you are out?
Jack always ... lies. How to believe him?
tells
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This often (happens) in winter
occurs
If you want to keep something a secret, you keep it ...
under your hat
Mark is very ambitious. I am sure he will be ...
going places
The professor was watching ... the students during the exam
over
I quit this job because my boss had always ... down to me
talked
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This shouldn't (weaken) your motivation
undermine
If you have enthusiasm and energy to do something, you have a ... for it.
zest
Josh is a real slacker. He is not ... so we have to share his responsibilities.
pulling his weight
off
Chillax! You are at the party, it is not a business meeting! You shouldn't talk ... .
shop
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He sounded very (confident)
assertive