TIME
Summer is right ____________ and Christmas is ___________, the time is _______ to start buying presents! I was fighting with my Mum and __________ I told her that I wasn't going to get her a present this year. Meanwhile my brother is trying to win brownie points and is out gift shopping for her ___________!
Summer is right around the corner and Christmas is on the horizon, the time is ripe/right to start buying presents! I was fighting with my Mum and in the heat of the moment I told her that I wasn't going to get her a present this year. Meanwhile my brother is trying to win brownie points and is out gift shopping for her as we speak!
John has been stealing supplies from work. It's ________________ until he gets caught, there are heaps of surveillance cameras there!
only a matter of time
Sarah enjoys hiking on weekends, and Emily enjoys hiking on weekends too. Sarah usually hikes in the mountains, and Emily also hikes in the mountains. Sarah enjoys hiking because it’s a great way to explore nature, and Emily enjoys hiking because it helps clear her mind. Sarah and Emily both think hiking is the best outdoor activity, and they both feel it’s the most refreshing. Sarah is planning to go hiking again this Saturday, and Emily is planning to go hiking again this Saturday as well.
Sarah enjoys hiking on weekends, and Emily does too. They both usually hike in the mountains. Sarah enjoys hiking because it’s a great way to explore nature, and Emily enjoys it because it helps clear her mind. Both of them think hiking is the best outdoor activity, and they both feel it’s the most refreshing. They are planning to hike again this Saturday.
Sometimes ______________ cry when I watch sad movies.
can't help but
Explain MIFFED and GUTTED
Miffed: This means feeling mildly annoyed or upset, often because of something small or not significant.
Example: She was a bit miffed when her friend canceled their plans at the last minute.
Gutted: This means feeling extremely disappointed or devastated, often after something significant or upsetting happens.
Example: He was gutted when he didn’t get the job he had worked so hard for.
If I got the opportunity to visit Florianopolis, I would take it ___________
In a heartbeat / at the drop of a hat
I have been studying my time phrases extra hard, so that ______________ to answer this question, I will be PREPARED!
when the time comes
The government is introducing new tax policies to boost the economy, and the government is also providing incentives for small businesses. The government believes these changes will create more jobs, and the government expects these policies will improve economic growth.
The government is introducing new tax policies to boost the economy, and it is also providing incentives for small businesses. It believes these changes will create more jobs, and it expects these policies will improve economic growth.
I _________________ swearing in front of my parents, I respect them too much.
wouldn't dream of
What does the phrasal verb 'fall back on' mean, use it in a sentence.
Secondary option, backup option
I have sold my old car but haven't been able to buy a new one yet, I'm a little bit __________ at the moment when it comes to transport.
in limbo
I don't love my job, but ____________ it is ok, because I plan to move early next year.
for the time being
The company has expanded its services to new markets, and the company has also improved its customer service. The company hopes that these changes will increase profits, and the company believes these changes will strengthen its brand.
The company has expanded its services to new markets, and it has also improved its customer service. It hopes these changes will increase profits, and it believes they will strengthen its brand.
I _________________ studying technology instead of history, it is too difficult to find a job in this space!
would have been better off
What does it mean if I call someone the 'backbone' of an organisation.
A key, highly important and fundamental part. Pretty much the most important.
"I don't like to argue with my colleagues, but if _____________________, I'll stand up for what's right."
push comes to shove
I will move to Jamaica in January, but ___________ I will enjoy the Australia Summer!
in the meantime
Tom is going to the gym every day, and Jack is going to the gym every day too. Tom enjoys lifting weights, and Jack enjoys lifting weights as well.
Tom is going to the gym every day, and Jack is too. Tom enjoys lifting weights, and Jack does as well.
I _____________ Zayra would be late for class, she always is.
might have known / should have known
What does soaring mean? I'll accept either definition.
_______________ I like to go to the beach. Not every weekend, but not too rarely either.
Now and again / from time to time / every now and then
I always have faith that good things will happen ______________, you just have to be patient.
in due course
Maria enjoys traveling to new countries, and Alex enjoys traveling to new countries too. Maria likes exploring local cultures, and Alex enjoys tasting local foods.
Maria enjoys traveling to new countries, and Alex does too. Maria likes exploring local cultures, and Alex enjoys tasting local foods.
I ________ clean the kitchen before Mum gets home, or else she's going to whoop me!
had better
Use 'through thick and thin' in a sentence
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