Idioms
to fail
bomb
We ___________ (currently/update) our company image.
are currently updating
We can meet when I _______(get) back.
get
Sorry, I can't help you right now. I'm a bit ___________ time.
short of
You've done well this year, overall. There are a few things that need improvement, but you've also had some successes.
feedback
to delay talking about something
to beat about the bush
How much _____________ (the concert/cost) last year? ____________ (the cost/ go up) since then?
did the concert cost
Has the cost gone up
What dreams __________ (you/make) come true recently?
have you made
What negative prefix is used with the word "decisive"?
INdecisive
A word which describes a problem at a meeting, when the meeting fails to finish on time.
overruns
to make important decisions that will influence the situation
call the shots
How much does it cost?
Can you tell me ________?
how much it costs
The bank shuts at 5, ___________?
doesn't it?
What negative prefix is used with the word considerate?
INconsiderate
If I'm one of the top ten salespeople, I'll get a ten-day holiday in Florida.
incentive
difficult to achieve because of obstacles and difficulties
an uphill battle
Have you had anything from the minibar?
Could you tell me _____________?
if you have had anything from the minibar?
Nina wouldn't have gone abroad if she _________ (be able) to find a job here.
had been
I really thought I was going to be late, but finally I arrived at the airport with time___________.
to spare.
_______ average, the expenses weren't large.
on
to give the latest information
to put someone in the picture
Nobody's called, _________?
have they?
You __________(not/be) so tired if you _________(go) to bed earlier last night.
wouldn't be, had gone
Complete the sentence with a prepositional phrase.
How much are the costs?I can't tell you off _____________________, but it shouldn't be more that 30% of the budget.
the top of my head
using your status to get what you want
pulling rank