Transformations
I found it impossible not to laugh when he said that.
HELP
I ... when he said that.
I couldn't help laughing when he said that.
take sb for a ride
trick somebody
Which letter of the English alphabet has the most water?
C (sea)
I'm really stretching myself.
something makes you learn more and use your skills more often
___ - suddenly drive in front of sb, not leaving enough space between two vehicles
cut in
If you don't leave now, you'll miss the bus.
BETTER
You ... else you'll miss the bus.
You had better leave now or else you'll miss the bus.
be blown away by sth
be amazed by something because it is so good
Name 4 things that get broken without being held.
a heart, trust, silence, a promise
The overall odds of winning a lottery prize are 1 in 13.
the probability (= how likely it is) that a particular thing will or will not happen
___ - help a person or organisation to get out of difficulty by giving them money
bail sb out
Shortly after Sue and Brian met, he announced they were getting married.
HAD
Scarcely ... he announced they were getting married.
Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married.
be at odds with
disagree with sb
Though I'm not a plant or a bee, I help words bloom and fly free. In learning English, catch me on the fly, I'm casual, cool, and sometimes sly. What am I?
You get unlimited mileage.
no charge for the miles travelled
___ - be very nice to someone so they will do what you want
butter sb up
It is distinctly possible that I will get promoted in the near future.
OF
There is a ... promoted in the near future.
There is a distinct possibility of me getting promoted in the near future.
be quids in
make a profit
“Voiceless it cries,
Wingless flutters,
Toothless bites,
Mouthless mutters.”
– “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien
wind
I wouldn't venture an opinion about that.
attempt something when you are likely to be wrong or to be criticized
___ - make qualities more noticeable
bring out (the best in sb)
The fire was brought under control thanks to the firefighters.
FOR
If it hadn't ... got out of control.
If it hadn't been for the firefighters the fire would have got out of control.
no strings attached
there'll be no unpleasant or inconvenient demands
What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
short (short-er)
He’s afraid of getting the sack.
he is afraid of being dismissed (fired)
___ - make sb remember events in the past, usually ones that make you feel sad
stir up (sad memories)