Give it a go
I tried it, but I didn’t really______. It was a bit too slow for me. I prefer something more energetic
took to it
We______ (walk) around the
town for hours so we were pleased to have a rest.
had been walking
She acted as a _____to me when I first started. She was always happy to share her_____
mentor/expertise
A customer had a real _____ at me today because his credit card didn't work. It was hardly my fault!
go
Receptionist: It looks like all our rooms are fully
booked.
Customer: You’ve got to be kidding me / mistake !
I made the reservation weeks ago
kidding me
didn’t like it to begin with, but then it started to _____and I’m completely addicted now.
grow on me
It wasn’t clear how long the children
___________________ (hide) in the woods.
had been hiding/had hidden
She was a real _____to me when I was _____the loss of my grandfather.
comfort (godsend)/mourning
What I find annoying is that when things go wrong, politicians are very quick to point the ___of blame at other people, but they never seem to consider that they could be at ____themselves
finger/fault
Receptionist: I’m awfully afraid / sorry about all of
this. Perhaps we can find you a room in another
hotel?
sorry
I love it – _____the feeling when you do it well and you get a great reaction from the audience
nothing beats
My brother got here yesterday morning but my
sister ___________________ (arrive) until last
night.
didn’t arrive
They’d been incredibly _____while we stayed there, so we gave them a _____review
welcoming/rave
The guy I sit next to is constantly _______
me. Most of the time, he's just going ____ about the latest football news or celebrity gossip.
distracting/on and on
Customer: I understand that this may not be
down / over to you, but this is totally possible /
unacceptable. I’d like to stay at this hotel
down/unacceptable
It’s a great way to ______and get rid of all the frustrations from the day. I’ve also made friends from all over the world doing it
let off steam
By the time the police arrived, most of the
demonstrators ___________________ (leave)
already.
had left
I was ____on the side of the road and he____ and offered me a lift.
stranded/pulled over
I keep suggesting things but my colleagues always ______ me and it's beginning to _____my confidence.
undermine/affect
Receptionist: Could you please not calm / raise
your voice? I’m just doing my job.
Customer: With all due respect / disagreement,
that’s your problem. Not mine. I made the
reservation and now I would like a room.
raise/respect
I’ve always _____some kind of martial art. I’ve just never got around to doing it
fancied
Jason hadn’t been working very hard, so I’m not
surprised he ___________________ (get) fired
from his job.
got
I felt really ______ when my sister didn't come to my wedding.
let down
I get sent about 150 emails a day and even though most of them are fairly ______, I still have to check them all before deleting. It's one of my biggest _____ at work.
pointless/ irritation
Receptionist: I do understand that you might / will
be upset but you’re really not making / doing this
any easier.
Customer: Well, can I speak to whoever’s in
responsible / charge here?
might /making /charge