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Which of the following phrases best describes a situation where someone is expected to improve after an illness?
Which of the following phrases best describes a situation where someone is expected to improve after an illness?
- Make a full recovery from (correct)
- Come as a surprise
- Turn out to be
- Make no reference to
The expression 'no intention of' suggests a strong likelihood of performing a particular action.
The expression 'no intention of' suggests a strong likelihood of performing a particular action.
False (B)
Complete the following fixed phrase: 'No matter how ______ you ______'.
Complete the following fixed phrase: 'No matter how ______ you ______'.
adj, verb
Using one of the fixed phrases, complete the sentence: After a long debate, she finally had to __________ to resign.
Using one of the fixed phrases, complete the sentence: After a long debate, she finally had to __________ to resign.
Match the following fixed phrases with their closest meanings:
Match the following fixed phrases with their closest meanings:
Flashcards
Highly regarded
Highly regarded
To consider someone or something with great respect or admiration.
Change for the better
Change for the better
To improve or become better.
Can't count on
Can't count on
To be able to rely on someone or something.
Make a full recovery from
Make a full recovery from
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Will result in
Will result in
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Study Notes
- This is a list of fixed phrases
Common Fixed Phrases
- Have no doubt
- Highly regarded
- Have every chance of (verb +ing)
- Can't count on
- Make a full recovery from
- No matter how (adj) you (verb)
- Will result in
- Keep in touch
- It never occurred to me
- Make up your mind
- No chance of
- On the point of
- Short on time
- Have no choice but to
- To have something in mind
- There's no point in
- It is not worth
- Be under the impression
- By the time
- It's only a matter of time
- Make no reference to
- Change for the better
- Capable of
- No intention of
- Come as a surprise
- A great deal of
- By no means
- Keep an eye on
- As far as I can tell
- Turn out to be
- Come to terms with
- Contrary to popular belief
- Be taken aback
- See the point of
- Under no circumstances
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Explore common fixed phrases in English, including 'have no doubt,' 'highly regarded,' and 'have every chance of.' Learn how these phrases are used to enhance communication and convey specific meanings effectively. This overview covers a range of fixed expressions for everyday usage.