Idioms
to change your opinion or the way you feel about something:
She was going to sell her house but had a _________ at the last minute.
change of heart
The animal _______ (KING) really fascinates my young daughter.
KINGDOM
As a(n) _________ traveller, he could spend hours engrossed in documentaries and novels that transported him to far-off lands.
armchair
I __________ going somewhere like Las Vegas (INTEREST).
have no interest in
not at all
It's ______ certain that the job will go to an external candidate. MEANS
BY NO MEANS
to change your opinion completely, especially because you know it will bring you an advantage:
He was against the idea to start with, but he soon ____________ when he realized how much money he'd get.
changed his tune
Within each tribe tatoos helped them to mark out differences of role, status, and ________ (KIN).
KINSHIP
A(n) ________ traveller knows to seek out local eateries rather than relying solely on guidebook recommendations for authentic cuisine
discerning
I ___________ spending too much money on my last holiday (REGRETS).
have no regrets about
в разумных пределах:
You can invite anyone you like to my birthday party, _______. REASON
within reason
happen in a satisfactory way, without problems:
If you plan the project well, then everything should ___________ (PLACE).
fall into place
Forecasters expect to see an ______ (TURN) in consumer spending by the end of the year.
UPTURN
The _________ traveller found himself drawn to impulse journeys, often booking flights on a whim without much planning.
inveterate
I _____________ stay at home this year rather than go away (CHOICE).
have no choice but to
not suitable:
John's angry reaction to my letter was completely _______. OVER
over the top
think of it:
We enjoyed writing the songs, and it definitely _______ (MINDS) that they might be successful.
crossed our minds
Stefan was a ________ (COMPEL) collector of gadgets throughout his life.
COMPULSIVE
After hours of navigating crowded airports, the _________ traveller finally settled into a comfortable hotel room.
weary
Sara ________ lying to the police (QUALMS).
in disagreement:
Clare's claim that she locked the door behind her is _________ what she said earlier.
at odds with
to tell someone the true facts about a situation that the person had not understood:
The article about the trial really _______________ (STRAIGHT).
set the record straight
he Belridge School, after receiving a financial ______ (WIND), purchased computers for all students and teachers.
WINDFALL
The _________ traveller embarked on a daring expedition into the uncharted wilderness, eager to uncover hidden treasures.
intrepid
I would ________ booking a cruise (HESITATION).
have no hesitation in
speaking frankly:
You could try to get a refund on your ticket, but __________ I don't think there's much point. ALL
in all honesty