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He has not
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an eagle eye |
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the end of the road
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donkey's years
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a flying visit |
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The effect of
a volcanic eruption on the environment can be devastating. |
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moderate
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harmful
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common
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complimentary |
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Julie has
finally dealt seriously with her alcoholism. She
is seeking professional help to kick the habit. |
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come to grips
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got on a strike |
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got hitched
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risen with the lark |
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She was
unable to control her emotions and actions when it was
announced that she won the first prize. |
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was caught red-handed |
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got burned up
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had cold feet |
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got carried away
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Lily has the
ability to speak freely and easily. |
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gift of the speech |
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gift of the lips |
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gift of the mouth
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gift of the gab
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Andy
eats very quickly and noisily all the food on the table. |
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gobbles
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gargles |
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swallows |
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navigator
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If the project
does not take place, we shall turn up another
project. |
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falls out |
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calls for |
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falls through
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gets by
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Although he
has lost his wallet, he is not brooding over it. |
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laughing it off
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looking into it |
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writing it off |
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abiding by it |
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I will
repeat my explanation if you do not understand it the
first time. |
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rekindle |
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retry
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reiterate
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relive |
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I have
paid as part of a larger sum 10% of the purchase price
for the washing machine. |
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deposited
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withdrawn |
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saved |
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invested |
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Shirleen was
chosen to be the person in charge of money in the
Rotary Club. |
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treasurer
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chairman |
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banker |
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(4) |
secretary |
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The
place where dried plants are collected is destroyed by a
recent flood. |
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hatchery |
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nursery |
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herbarium
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park |
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If she does
not pass the driving test, all her efforts will be wasted. |
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go down the drain
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go places |
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go off |
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(4) |
go over her head |
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Do not let
these drugs gain control of your life. |
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(1) |
foothold
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(2) |
footnote |
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(3) |
footage |
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(4) |
footloose |
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| 15. |
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The
shorthand typist demands a pay raise from her boss. |
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(1) |
programmer |
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(2) |
stenographer
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(3) |
secretary
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(4) |
civil servant |
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| 16. |
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Wandy appeared
as bashful as a schoolgirl when her boss prised
her in front of her colleagues. |
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(1) |
proud |
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(2) |
fresh |
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shy
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lively |
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