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It was only a suggestion; there’s no need to blow a fuse.

"stay cool and don't allow them to push your buttons"

We must have got our wires crossed – I thought she was arriving tomorrow, not today.

While the declared nuclear powers have wobbled in their commitment to get rid of their arsenals, the rise of a global black market in nuclear expertise and materials has made the Bomb more attainable for everyone else

The police have so far been unable to ascertain the cause of the explosion. /. I ascertained that no one could overhear us before I told Otto t

a rich and stimulating working environment

A college is going to assess a student’s ability based on grades / The insurers will need to assess the flood damage.

Is this film appropriate for small children

The samples varied in quality but were generally acceptable.

writers with enough leisure to practice their art"

Gideon is very reliable - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it.

gourmet coffee a gourmet meal. /. a gourmet restaurant a gourmet chef

At the age of 45, she finally fulfilled her ambition to run a maratho

That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period

It's tough for a woman to get ahead in politic

His dancing technique is good, but he needs to work on his stamina.

The bank turned her down for a loan

Please print off a copy of the agreement, fill it in, sign it and send it bac

I kept at it and finally finished at three this morning

We've applied to a charitable organization for a grant for the projec

The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.

the discovery of electricity Leonardo made many scientific discoveries. a journey/voyage of discovery The discovery of a body in the undergrowth started a murder inquiry

The world changed rapidly after the invention of the phone. a most amazing invention

a prominent Democrat a prominent member of the Saudi royal family The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.

I don't know why she did it - I'm just speculating. A spokesperson declined to speculate on the cause of the train crash. Journalists are speculating about whether interest rates will be cut.

a company at the cutting edge of mobile communications technology

industrial/farm machinery His hand was injured when he got it caught in the machinery

I think a more sophisticated approach is needed to solve this problem. These are among the most sophisticated weapons in the world

One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well. We value herbs for their taste, but we forget that they also have medicinal properties.

he anti-smoking campaign had had/made quite an impact on young people. The new proposals were intended to soften the impact of the reformed tax system.

The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend. Your health is determined in part by what you eat. Eye color is genetically determine

Unfortunately, we have had several thefts in the building recently. Shoplifting is theft

He claimed that the way he'd been treated was a gross violation of his civil/constitutional/human rights. The takeover of the embassy constitutes a flagrant/blatant violation of international law.

The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous. Is there any scientific evidence that a person's character is reflected in their handwriting?

Her behavior was very suspicious. The fire at the bank is being treated as suspicious. It's a little suspicious that no one knows where he was at the time of the murde

Why don’t you pick on someone else for a change?

Ben flunked out of college.

When I look back on those days I realize I was desperately unhappy. Looking back on it, I still can’t figure out what went wrong.

He’s a tough kid and he acts up a lot.

They long for a child

How did you come by these pictures? Jobs were hard to come by.

The match has been put off until tomorrow because of bad weather. I put off going to the doctor but I wish I hadn’t.

Kate set out for the house on the other side of the bay. The band are setting out on a European tour in March

I found her attitude totally unacceptable. unacceptable levels of pollutionThe recommendations from this report are unacceptable to many black people.

Seeing those old school photographs has made me feel quite nostalgic. a nostalgic look back at the 1950s

a group of former students reminiscing about their college days

the former Soviet Union Their farm has been reduced to half its former size.

a promising career in law a promising young actor a promising start

‘Please, Vic, come with us, ’ Nancy coaxed. coax somebody into/out of (doing) something We had to coax Alan into going to school. coax somebody to do something We watched the bear coax its cubs to enter the water.

confess to (doing) something Edwards confessed to being a spy for the KGB. confess (that) My husband confessed he’d been having an affair with a woman in his office.

Customers are confronted with a bewildering amount of choice.

Dont try to cover up the corruption. We know all about it.

The police take people’s statements and then follow them up.

Watch Frank – he’ll cheat if he thinks he can get away with it. No one insults my family and gets away with it!

Where can I get hold of some stamps? How can I get ahold of Chris

He’ll respect you more if you stand up to him. Cliff couldn’t stand up to bullying.

He denied that he had ever informed on his neighbours.

[+ to infinitive ] She shows a willingness to work on her own initiative. Throughout his career he has demonstrated a willingness to compromis

When the score got to 8 to 2 we knew the game was in the bag.

He's going to have to pull his socks up if he wants to stay on the team.

Three of the original five candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination have now thrown in the towel.

High-flyers in the industry typically earn 25 percent more than their colleagues

Winning the bowling tournament last week has really gone to Jim’s head. Now he thinks he’s the best bowler in the world! Don’t give Patty a compliment about the way she looks. It will just go to her head.

If this doesn't work we're back to square one.

I wonder if the game will ever catch on with young people? He doesn't take hints very easily, but he'll catch on (to what you're saying) eventually

She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income

We're embarking upon a new project later this year.

International support has given rise to a new optimism in the company.

It takes half an hour for the medication to kick i

As I turned the page his picture leaped out at me.

How do the French perceive the British? Women's magazines are often perceived to be superficia

The book really lends itself to being turned into a film

Archeologists have pieced together fragments of the pottery

When one player behaves disgracefully, it reflects (badly) on the whole team. The whole affair does not reflect well on the government.

a far-fetched idea/story. Her story about being chased away from school by wolves seems pretty far-fetched

Diamonds are still valuable, even when they are flawed. His argument is deeply flawed. flawed beauty

The play was a complete/total flop

an intriguing possibility/question She has a really intriguing personality

It's a refreshing change to see a losing team shaking hands and still smiling after a game.

Leonardo's "Last Supper" is widely regarded as a masterpiec

a thought-provoking book/film

In my opinion, fennel is an underrated vegetable. He is one of the most underrated players in basebal

He felt compelled to report the incident.

Milligan had a pompous, overbearing father

The fire caused considerable damage to the church

She was concentrating on her book and his voice startled her. The noise of the car startled the birds and the whole flock flew up into the air. Her article on diet startled many people into changing their eating habits.

The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road. This decision has removed the last obstacle to the hostages' release

Some people believe that Richard III was not the villain he is generally thought to have been. He's either a hero or a villain, depending on your point of view.

The special effects in this movie are pretty mind-blowing.

She felt an overwhelming urge/desire/need to tell someone about what had happened

For a heart-stopping moment, she thought the man was going to kill he

[+ to infinitive ] He attempted to escape through a window. He attempted a joke, but no one laughed. There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen.

a wine/art connoisseur a connoisseur of ballet/cigars

Scientists may have solved the riddle of Saturn's rings

a senseless argument senseless killings/violence/deaths

He had the most mesmerizing blue eyes

He shut the van door with a clunk.

The set is minimal and the only props used in the show are a table, a chair, and a glass of water.