CPE unit 10b
spilled the beans
revealed the secret Although her friend asked her not to tell anyone about her secret wedding plans, she _____________________ and soon everyone knew.
a long shot
something that is unlikely to succeed Arresting that woman was _________________ as there was so little evidence against her, but in the end she truned out to be the ringleader of the gang.
sleep on it
think about it overnight I'll _________ and give you me decision tomorrow.
at/ in
He's not only a comedian, but also an EXPERT ______ ventriloquism.(εγγαστριμυθία)
with
His proposal met _________ total opposition from the committee. (had as a reaction)
in
You must show your passport as soon as you ARRIVE ____ a new COUNTRY.
the last straw
a final event in an unpleasant series that makes a situation unbearable. After having a terrible day at work, it was ______________ when her car broke down on the way home.
come out of her shell
become more self-confident and outgoing Unless they let their daughter play with other children more often, I don't think she'll ever _________________________.
give sb the slip
escape The man who _______ the police ______ wasn't apprehended until a week later.
make quite a scene (made)
get very angry Her father __________________________ when she came home two hours later than she was supposed to.
to hit the sack
go to bed I can't stay awake a moment longer - I'm going ___________________.
thick-skinned
not easily upset or affected by criticism He's so _______________ that I don't think he'd notice if you insulted him.
stand in her way
ogject Laura's parents assured her that they would not ____________________ if she wanted to become a pilot, and would in fact help her.
on
None of us could AGREE ____ what to buy our teacher as a present.
out
New automated machinery in factories has led to the phasing _____ of old production methods. (gradually stop using)
over
Tom has been passed __________ for promotion in favour of a younger man. (ignored/ not been given)
up to
You ought (not) to try and live _________ your parents' expectations. (be as good as expected)
a memory like a sieve (κόσκινο )
a very bad memory Could you tell me your surname one more time? I'm afraid I've got __________________________.
together
The detective tried to piece ____________ the events from the few clues he had. (create a picture of)
at
The explorer ARRIVED _____ THE CONCLUSION that he was the first person to reach the ancient site.
with
The secretary's ARGUMENT _______ her boss led to her being fired.
for
There are strong ARGUMENTS _____ banning the use of aerosol sprays.
take sth with a pinch of salt
(remain a little sceptical about the truth of what you hear) He tends to exaggerate, so ______ everything hs says _____________________________.
on
(αυθόρμητα, παρορμητικά) I acted _____ IMPULSE and bought my wife a large bunch of flowers.
through
He's used to hardships because he's lived ___________ two wars. (experienced)
out
I think you've missed _____ John and Sally from the invitation list. (not included)
with
I'm afraid you'll have to learn to live _____ this problem for the rest of your life. (tolerate)
on
If you think you can live _______ charity for ever, you're sadly mistaken. (get the money needed from)
at
Jackie is HOPELESS ____ mathematics.
about
On our honeymoon we ARGUED _______ everything; from the food to the weather!
down
Please note _____________ these figures so we can go over them later. (record)
with
Sam's views are often so outrageous that people rarely AGREE ______ him.
over
She asked him to hand the document _______ to her. (give)
to /with
We AGREED ________________ his plan and started making preparations immediately.
down
We can narrow our options ____ to two or three at the most. (reduce)
on to
We'd better move ______ the housing problem before time runs out. (pass on to another subject)
pulling a few strings
making use of helpful contacts to get what you want By _______________________, friends who work at the airline managed to get us a ticket on the next flight.
is the spittting image of
looks exactly the same as Paul _______________________________________his father - even his mannerisms are the same.
did it show
was it obvious ___________________ that I was bored during the meeting? I tried to act as if I was interested.