Multiple choice (Binomials)
The rank and ........ are totally against the new working practices and trade union leaders are to meet management to discuss the matter.
file
Most people loved the former CEO but as a ......... of fact I thought he was terrible!
matter
My boss is a real _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for time-keeping. He gets very angry if someone on the team is late.
stickler
“I won’t let you down. You have my___.”
The __ on the street is that the President will resign next week.
“I’m not exaggerating. I’m telling what he said __ for __.”
word
In what country is "Wife Carrying" a popular sport?
Finland
The contract will be ........ and void until signed and dated by both parties.
null
Broadly ........, younger people are more concerned with having a good work/life balance than with growing professionally.
speaking
“Do you pay tax on all your income, or do you receive some money __ the __?”
under the table
very easy
_ _ _ _ _
cinch
Javier Bardem became the first Spanish actor to win an Oscar, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2007 for which film?
No Country For Old Men
Steve won the promotion fair and ........ He was the best candidate for the job. It's just a coincidence that he's the bosses son-in-law
square
There were a number of candidates for the position, several of ........ were truly outstanding, but in the end, we made the best choice.
whom
reserve budget for specific purpose:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ring fence
Complain annoyingly
nag / whine
What links Microsoft, Ghostbusters, the 42nd President of the USA, and the American-English word for paper money?
Bill
John ........ and saved in order to have enough capital to set up his own business.
scrimped
The main reasons I quit the company were the recent remote working changes and the lack of promotion opportunities. There are ........ I could mention, but they were the primary factors.
others
Using swear words in front of children is ___ ___.
frowned upon
They made me a decent offer but I'm __ __ __ something better, so I told them 'no'.
holding out for
What are these products and brands known as in Spain: Head & Shoulders, Walkers, Mister Clean, Vauxhall, Walls?
H&S, Lays, Don Limpio, Opel, Frigo
This laptop has suffered a normal amount of ........ and tear over the years but is still in perfect working order.
wear
___ there be any problems, please feel free to contact me.
Should
Bear in __ that Monday is a bank holiday. I won’t be in the office.
Bill’s birthday completely slipped my __. I should call him and apologise.
Are you out of your __?! You can’t read an iPad in the bath.
Mind
Persuade / convince
_ _ _ _
Coax
What connects the main actors of Catwoman, Footloose, Uncle Buck, Captain Marvel, and Madmen?
Their names all contain food: Halle BERRY, Kevin BACON, John CANDY, BRIE Larson, John HAMm