It's a matter of time
I'm sorry I can't help you. I'm a little __________ time.
SHORT ON
The bank lent me some money. I got a _________ from the bank.
LOAN
I really love _____________ food, especially when my mom cooks it. It's much better than restaurant food.
HOMEMADE
It is expected that the new president will make an announcement today.
The new president...
THE NEW PRESIDENT IS EXPECTED TO BE MAKING AN ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY.
You are already 30 years old! It's time you ________ a job! (find)
FOUND
I only watch romantic movies ________ time _______ time.
FROM TIME TO TIME
My lawyer charged me a lot for his services. His ______ were very high.
FEES
Buying a new car is too expensive. You should buy a ______________ one!
SECONDHAND
It is said that Beijing is one of the most majestic cities in the world.
Beijing...
BEIJING IS SAID TO BE ONE OF THE MOST MAJESTIC CITIES IN THE WORLD.
My brother is so annoying! I wish he _____________ music at 6am every morning. (play)
WOULDN'T PLAY
I need to take some time _________ to recover.
OFF
The company owes a lot of money. It's ____________.
IN THE RED
I can't believe I have forgotten my keys again! I am getting so _______________ with age!
ABSENT-MINDED
The robbers are thought to have robbed the bank.
It...
IT IS THOUGHT THAT THE ROBBERS ROBBED THE BANK.
I've always wanted to play basketball, but I am too short. I wish I __________ taller. (be)
WERE
I barely know who Elvis Presley was. He was famous _______________ time.
BEFORE MY
Slim is incredibly wealthy! He certainly has more money than ___________.
SENSE
My grandmother has always been a ___________ woman. She's always willing to help and do everything for everyone. She is so nice and sweet!
KIND-HEARTED
The New York Times says Mexico's economy is improving.
______________ the NYT...
Maya really hates her major. She wishes she __________ a different one when she graduated from High School. (choose)
HAD CHOSEN
I enjoy living by myself, but I do get lonely _______ times.
AT
I have so many bills that I don't have enough money at the end of the week. I can't make __________.
ENDS MEET
I need glasses, because I am ______________. I cannot see anything from afar.
NEARSIGHTED
It is thought that at least 70 people were injured in the accident.
At least 70 people...
AT LEAST 70 PEOPLE ARE THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT.
I'm sorry, I would rather you ___________ your shoes before you come in. (take off)
TOOK OFF