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10 Cards in this Set
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Dan's rather mean. He thinks a box of chocolates ____ a generous wedding present! |
counts as |
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In rough weather the coast guard is ____ constant ____ to respond quickly to distress signals from boats. |
on / standy-by |
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A local woman ____ us ____ swimming in the bay. She said sharks had been seen there recently. |
warned / against |
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Most people regarded his refusal to answer the questions as an____ ____ his guilt. |
admission of |
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The workers were rather cynical after the meeting. Most of them were ____ no ____ that the management would take their complaints seriously. |
under / illusion |
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Before applying the solution, make sure the surface to be treated has been ____ ____ all loose rust and paint. |
cleared of |
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The police moved swiftly ____ ____ to stop fighting between the rival groups of football fans. |
into action |
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There has been a dramatic ____ ____ the number of cases of skin cancer due to the damage to the ozone layer. |
increase in |
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It was such a sad film that we were all reduced ____ ____ at the end. |
to tears |
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The new model is ____ ____ electric windows, a sun-roof and a catalytic converter as standard. |
fitted with |