Words
very clean
spotless
If only I _______(have to) go to work today. I’d love to just put my feet up at home.
didn't have to
used to encourage someone to try to achieve something
go for it
The concert was packed and noisy,___________
unbearably hot!
not to mention
very busy or full of activity
hectic
dirt, mud or another sticky substance that makes something dirty
muck
I wish I ________(do) more to help you but I’m really busy at the moment.
could
to stop worrying about danger and to take a big risk
throw caution to the winds
There are a few points we need to discuss, but _______________it’s a pretty good proposal.
given granted inasmuch as let alone
not to mention nonetheless provided
regardless
nonetheless
This course is for anyone who wants to improve their presentation skills,___________
whether they are experienced or not.
given granted inasmuch as let alone
not to mention nonetheless provided
regardless
regardless of
something that is in the same condition as when it was first made
pristine
I wish you __________(speak) while you’re eating. You’ve got terrible manners!
wouldn't speak
you start again with a completely new plan or idea, after the one you tried before has failed
go back to the drawing board
The exhibition was rather disappointing, ________ the artist’s most famous works were not on display.
given granted inasmuch as let alone
not to mention nonetheless provided
regardless
inasmuch as
to have a lot of problems to deal with or a large amount of work to do
have a lot on your plate
having a great impact or effect
far-reaching
I’d be surprised if the delivery arrived / arrives tomorrow. We only ordered it yesterday.
arrived
to be unable to do something because you are doing something else
be otherwise engaged
The government has taken on 5,000 more teachers.___________ that’s only one more teacher for each school, but it’s something.
given granted inasmuch as let alone
not to mention nonetheless provided
regardless
granted
I don’t know how we’d / we’d have got home if it hadn’t been for Tommy coming to pick us up.
we’d have got
too slight or unimportant to have any effect
negligible
I will give you 100 dollars if it _____(help) you to fly back home.
will help
to be involved in a situation or activity that is too difficult for you to understand or deal with
be out of your depth
Mauri didn’t even wish me a happy birthday,__________
give me a card.
given granted inasmuch as let alone
not to mention nonetheless provided
regardless
let alone
If it __________(be) for Emma, I don't know what i would have done.
hadn't been