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Selecting a
shape-based expression ( round, square and circle ) that
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The successful
implementation of the recently announced education blueprint
_______ on the shoulders of all school teachers and principals. |
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It's time we made a
decision. It's no use ______ . |
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It will give us a
clearer picture if you could give us ______, the total amount to
be spent on the project. |
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Since that plan of yours
didn't work out, it looks like we're ______ . |
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Ah Chye had his mobile phone stolen. I suggest we ______ to help
him buy a new one. |
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Do you think all your
nagging and complaining will make your husband mend his ways ?
No! It will only ______. |
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You'll have to wait as
the doctor is ______ of the maternity ward this morning. |
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Stop whining. I know you
paid for the food. Here's the $50 I owe you. Now we're ______,
right ? |
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No, I'm not taking the
promotion. I have no background in Marketing. I'll feel like
______. |
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Apart from getting three
______ daily, the children at that orphanage often receive gifts
and treats from well-wishers. |
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The Education Ministry
will only be trying to ______ if teachers of high caliber flatly
fail to honor their postings to rural schools. |
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The wheel of fashion has
truly ______. Believe it or not, I was wearing flare skirts and
bell bottoms like these 30 years ago. |
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He spends a lot of money
gambling, hoping that he might make the money he needs to settle
all his debts. But the situation is only getting worse because
it's a ______. |
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I'm telling you to stop
watching too much television before you ______ ! |
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I prefer watching a play
from the ______ than from the stalls as I can get a better view. |
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Sorry, but David and I
simply do not share anything in common any more. In fact, we
______ these days. |
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The public is alarmed
that recent revelations don't quite ______ the image of the
politician as promoted in the press. |
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rests squarely |
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square meals |
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going round in circles |
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square the circle |
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in round figures |
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come full circle |
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back to square one |
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vicious circle |
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pass the hat round |
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go square-eyed |
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drive him round the bend |
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dress circle |
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doing the rounds |
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move in different circles |
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all square |
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square with |
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a square peg in a round hole |
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