Idioms
Phrasals
Grammar
Random
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To see eye to eye
To be in full agreement
100
look forward to
To anticipate a future event because it either makes you happy and/or you benefit from it.
100
1) I only told you because I thought you would be interested.
TOLD
I _________ you if I thought you weren't interested.
I wouldn't have told you if I thought you weren't interested.
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Use the word given to form a word that best fits the gap:
China is currently the largest ________ (PRODUCT) of garlic, which is particularly associated with the dishes of northern Africa and southern Europe.
China is currently the largest PRODUCER of garlic, which is particularly associated with the dishes of northern Africa and southern Europe.
200
Hit it off
To be naturally friendly or well suited
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call off
To cancel an event that has been previously planned.
200
2) I won't organise the party unless you arrange the food.
LONG
I'll organise the party ______ arrange the food.
I'll organise the party as long as you arrange the food.
200
Use the word given to form a word that best fits the gap:
Asia and has long had a history as a health-giving food, used both to prevent and cure ________ (ILL) In ancient Egypt, workers building the pyramids were given garlic to keep them strong.
Asia and has long had a history as a health-giving food, used both to prevent and cure ILLNESSES In ancient Egypt, workers building the pyramids were given garlic to keep them strong.
300
pull yourself together
To recover control of one's emotions
300
brush up
To practice and review your knowledge or a skill that you haven’t used in a while.
300
Will, be going to or present continuous?
They ________ (drive) to New York tomorrow morning.
They are driving to New York tomorrow morning.
300
Use the word given to form a word that best fits the gap:
The forefather of antibiotic medicine, Louis Pasteur, claimed garlic was as _______ (EFFECT) as penicillin in treating infections.
The forefather of antibiotic medicine, Louis Pasteur, claimed garlic was as EFFECTIVE as penicillin in treating infections.
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To pull some strings
To make use of one's influence and contacts to gain an advantage
400
turn down
To reject something offered or proposed.
400
Will, be going to or present continuous?
Are you sure they _________ (win) the match?
Are you sure they will win the match?
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Use the word given to form a word that best fits the gap:
Modern-day _________ (SCIENCE) have proved that garlic can indeed kill bacteria and even some viruses, so it can be very useful for people who have coughs and colds.
Modern-day SCIENTISTS have proved that garlic can indeed kill bacteria and even some viruses, so it can be very useful for people who have coughs and colds.
500
To pick someone's brain
To obtain information by asking someone who is better informed
500
do away with
To get rid of something or stop using something
500
Mixed conditionals: choose the correct option.
If I _________ this much work to do, I would have gone out with my friends.
a. didn't have
b. don't have
If I didn't have this much work to do, I would have gone out with my friends.
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Use the word given to form a word that best fits the gap:
The only _________ (ADVANTAGE) to this truly amazing food is that the strong and rather spicy smell of garlic is not the most pleasant!
The only DISADVANTAGE to this truly amazing food is that the strong and rather spicy smell of garlic is not the most pleasant!