Idioms
The response of the audience made him feel like million __ .
dollars
Manuel __ talking about arts.(=hates)
abhors
We were so distracted by the bird that we ignored our teacher. (TAKE) We were so distracted by the bird so that we ____ of the teacher.
didn't take any notice
__ __ __ should the children go to bed so late. (definitely not)
Under no circumstances
His intention is to use the inheritance to __ __ his own business.
set up
The doctor gave me a ___ for antibiotics.
prescription
John has hinted that he doesn't wish to remain in the group any longer. (hint) John has ____ wishes to remain in the group.
dropped a hint that he no longer
Bloodshed in the film sent a ___ down my spine.
shiver
I was bitterly disappointed when my project was turned _____ .
down
She doesn't lead an active lifestyle but rather s____ one.
She was concentrating so hard on her work that she didn't notice when I came in. (wrapped) She was ____ that she didn't notice when I came in.
so wrapped up in her work
Confronted with high inflation some people find it hard to make ___ meet.
ends
It is not easy to get a...... your idea if you don't stick to the point.
across
The life ___ in Okinawa is said to be the highest.
expectancy
I'm doubtful that this plan is very realistic. (reservations) I ___ realistic this plan is.
have some reservations about how
Progress in gender equality in Poland is a far c _ _ from quick.
cry
I have ___ ___ too much weight and need to reduce my sugar intake.
put on
His handwriting is totally __. I can't read it.
illegible
Diane finds that creating things stops her from thinking about her work. (mind) Diane finds that being ___ her work.
creative takes her mind off