A Good Turn Of Phrase 1 - C1

The police couldn't explain how the burglar had _____ the house.

I wish he'd stop _____ about all the money he earns.

In the face of police questioning, Mrs Jones _____ and said nothing.

I'm so hungry I could polish _____ all the food in the fridge.

This milk smells odd. It must have gone _____.

The fox was _____ and killed by a lorry.

I can't sleep at night - I think I should _____ the amount of coffee I drink.

I'll clear _____ the things from the table and you can start your homework.

The new dress code _____ everyone, except those who have to wear protective clothing.

He might have lots of money but what pleasure does he _____ life?

The journalist was _____ that the actress would be there, so he was able to get an interview.

Before performing in a concert, I always _____ by singing scales.

If I wear my mother's old wedding dress it will have to be _____ because I'm not as slim as I was.

We've got to do something about these mice - they've been _____ the woodwork again.

The demands of the workers were clearly _____ in a letter to the management.

You should _____ to the gallery this week. They're showing Picasso's most famous paintings.

We just _____ on our camping trip when we realised we'd forgotten the tent.

I asked the bus driver to _____ me _____ at the corner so I wouldn't have far to walk home.

We'll have to cut _____ that branch because it's blocking our view.

In the _____ of safety, you are requested not to smoke in the auditorium.