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1 Have you ever thought of changing jobs?

mind
Has it ever crossed your mind to change jobs?

2 These two cars are not in the same class at all.

comparison
There is no comparison between these two cars.

3 He never stops criticising people.

Limit
There is no limit to his criticising people.

4 It's not our habit to eat so early.

Used
We are not used to eating so early.

5 What do you think of his appearance?

Strike
How does his appearance strike you?

6 That man has no pity whatsoever.

Devoid
That man is devoid of pity.

7 He is likely to be promoted.
Cards
It is on his cards that he will be promoted.

8 We were elated by the birth of our first grandchild.

Moon
We were over the moon when our first grandchild was born.

9 Employees failing to abide by the rules will be dismissed on the spot.

Sack
Employees failing to abide by the rules will be given the sack immediately.

10 Our boss criticises our work all the time.

Fault
Our boss constantly finds fault with our work.
11 I don’t mind whether you come in the morning or the afternoon.
Difference
It makes no difference to me if you come in the morning or the afternoon.

12 Women outnumber men by two to one in the company.

Twice
There are twice as many women as men in the company.

13 It’s quite likely he will resign soon.

Chance
There’s a good chance he will resign soon.

14 As soon as she saw my flatmate, my mother decided she didn’t like him.
Dislike
My mother took an instant dislike to my flatmate.

15 Could you have a quick look at my essay before I give it in;

Cast
Could you cast an eye over my essay before hand it in;

16 My father has been healthier since he moved to the country.

Improved
My father’s health has improved since he moved to the country.

17 The public reacted angrily to the minister’s remarks.

Drew
The minister’s remarks drew an angry response from the public.

18 The company has changed a lot since the new management took over.
Undergone
The company has undergone a lot of changes since the new management took over.

19 Frances is unlikely to be promoted.

Prospect
There’s little prospect of Frances being promoted.

20 The minister's actions do not conform at all to his pre-election promises.

Contrast
The minister’s actions are in complete contrast to his pre-election promises.
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0 Nobody spoke when the teacher asked who the culprit was.
Remained
Everyone remained silent when the teacher asked who the culprit was.

1 You will have to give up the whole idea.

Option
You have no option but to give up the whole idea.

2 Victory was stolen from the sprinter at the finish of the race.
Robbed
The sprinter was robbed of victory at the finishing line.

3 They have definitely agreed to lend us the money.

Committed
They are committed to lending us the money.

4 Do you have to wear a uniform at school;

Compulsory
Is it compulsory for you to wear a uniform at school;

5 Don’t pay any attention when she complains.

Notice
Don’t take any notice of her complaints.

6 They remain close friends, despite having had many arguments.

Fallen
They haven’t fallen although they have had many arguments.