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+are we allowed to <m> save </m> sick time at this company?||are we allowed to bank up sick time at this company?||are we allowed to save sick time at this company?
+the director uses humor <m> in an effective manner, </m> adding some much-needed levity to the stark drama of the story.||the director uses humor to good effect, adding some much-needed levity to the stark drama of the story.||the director uses humor like a pro, adding some much-needed levity to the stark drama of the story.
+i only made such a big change in my life because i knew <m> with certainty </m> that it was the right thing for me to do.||i only made such a big change in my life because i knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that it was the right thing for me to do.||i only made such a big change in my life because i knew for certain that it was the right thing for me to do.
+i <m> dated </m> a bit during college, but i prefer having a steady relationship.||i played the field a bit during college, but i prefer having a steady relationship.||i broke up a bit during college, but i prefer having a steady relationship.
+the organization has <m> accepted the argument </m> and now grants equal rights to both sexes.||the organization has capitulated and now grants equal rights to both sexes.||the organization has taken the argument to heart and now grants equal rights to both sexes.
+i'm hoping to get there before dinner, but with trains being so delayed lately, <m> probably </m> it'll be closer to bed time.||i'm hoping to get there before dinner, but with trains being so delayed lately, like enough it'll be closer to bed time.||i'm hoping to get there before dinner, but with trains being so delayed lately, guess what, it'll be closer to bed time.
+my best friend is a staunch conservative, while my brother is a hardcore liberal, and <m> they think the same thing. </m>||my best friend is a staunch conservative, while my brother is a hardcore liberal, and never the twain shall meet.||my best friend is a staunch conservative, while my brother is a hardcore liberal, and they think the same thing.
+i’ve had enough of you. <m> go away! </m>||i’ve had enough of you. take a hike!||i’ve had enough of you.get out of here!
+i just think it's <m> unfair </m> for her to call me lazy, when she knows i've got a medical condition keeping me from working.||i just think it's a bit steep for her to call me lazy, when she knows i've got a medical condition keeping me from working.||i just think it's a bit much for her to call me lazy, when she knows i've got a medical condition keeping me from working.
+i heard you were <m> receiving medical attention </m> last week! are you all right?||i heard you were in the hospital last week! are you all right?||i heard you were in the hospital last week!are you all right?
+the proposed expenditure was so high we decided to <m> cancel </m> refurbishment plans.||the proposed expenditure was so high we decided to scuttle refurbishment plans.||the proposed expenditure was so high we decided to pull the plug on refurbishment plans.
+the doctors tell me that, unless i give up playing music, i'll be <m> blind </m> by the time i'm 40.||the doctors tell me that, unless i give up playing music, i'll be stone deaf by the time i'm 40.||the doctors tell me that, unless i give up playing music, i'll be blind as a dog by the time i'm 40.
+it was shocking to see him so serious after the results were out. otherwise he is such a <m> funny student. </m>||it was shocking to see him so serious after the results were out. otherwise he is such a class clown.||it was shocking to see him so serious after the results were out.otherwise he is such a laugh-out-loud student.
+the manager wanted to take one last <m> attempt to win </m> the league title.||the manager wanted to take one last tilt at the league title.||the manager wanted to take one last shot at the league title.
+we now know what <m> troubles </m> hong kong industry.||we now know what ails hong kong industry.||we now know what troubles the hong kong industry.
+there has been public outrage after it came to light that some people had been <m> waiting </m> for surgery appointments because they had a friend or relative working at the hospital.||there has been public outrage after it came to light that some people had been jumping the queue for surgery appointments because they had a friend or relative working at the hospital.||there has been public outrage after it came to light that some people had been waiting in line for surgery appointments because they had a friend or relative working at the hospital.
+political change in south africa has <m> attained </m> the stage where it is irreversible.||political change in south africa has reached the stage where it is irreversible.||political change in south africa has come to the stage where it is irreversible.
+he's <m> flattering, </m> yuppie swine.||he's a smarmy, yuppie swine.||he's a nice touch, yuppie swine.
+he became romantically <m> involved </m> with a student.||he became romantically entangled with a student.||he became romantically linked with a student.
+that chicken needs to be thinner before we add the bread crumbs, so <m> flatten </m> it some more.||that chicken needs to be thinner before we add the bread crumbs, so beat down on it some more.||that chicken needs to be thinner before we add the bread crumbs, so flour it some more.
+she told me she wanted to become miss universe and i said, <m> “wishes are not only spoken“. </m> how else was i to react to such an absurd thing ?||she told me she wanted to become miss universe and i said, “if wishes were horses, beggars would ride“. how else was i to react to such an absurd thing ?||she told me she wanted to become miss universe and i said, “wishes are not only spoken“, how else was i to react to such an absurd thing ?
+no one likes being the <m> target </m> of a joke, but the best thing to do is just laugh with them.||no one likes being the butt of a joke, but the best thing to do is just laugh with them.||no one likes being the target of a joke, but the best thing to do is just laugh with them.
+when dealing with afghanistan , us agreed on implementing a <m> policy where the bad is punished and good is rewarded. </m>||when dealing with afghanistan , us agreed on implementing a carrot and stick policy.||when dealing with afghanistan , us agreed on implementing a carrot and stick policy.
+as of a cloud that softly <m> covers </m> the sun.||as of a cloud that softly veils the sun.||as of a cloud that softly drapes over the sun.
+i always prefer to keep a fire extinguisher at home once i have seen a fire caught in my office <m> because i am more cautious after having experienced a </m> fire.||i always prefer to keep a fire extinguisher at home once i have seen a fire caught in my office as a burnt child dreads the fire.||i always prefer to keep a fire extinguisher at home once i have seen a fire caught in my office as a precaution against a fire.
+josie was relieved when she received a <m> positive report </m> from her physician.||josie was relieved when she received a clean bill of health from her physician.||jackie was relieved when she received a positive note from her physician.
+morgan decided to <m> retire </m> after selling her startup for nearly $12 million.||morgan decided to top out after selling her startup for nearly $12 million.||morgan decided to pull the plug after selling her startup for nearly $12 million.
+the beleaguered celebrity family has been having a rough <m> time </m> in recent months, as news of yet another scandal started hitting the media outlets this afternoon.||the beleaguered celebrity family has been having a rough trot in recent months, as news of yet another scandal started hitting the media outlets this afternoon.||the beleaguered celebrity family has been having a rough patch in recent months, as news of yet another scandal started hitting the media outlets this afternoon.
+get here by 6 pm, if <m> </m> possible. that way, you can help me set up.||get here by 6 pm, if at all possible. that way, you can help me set up.||get here by 6 pm, if at all possible.that way, you can help me set up.
+i could put the bill on my credit card, but if it's all right with you, i'd rather we divvy it up between us and pay <m> now. </m>||i could put the bill on my credit card, but if it's all right with you, i'd rather we divvy it up between us and pay now, cash on the nail.||i could put the bill on my credit card, but if it's all right with you, i'd rather we divvy it up between us and pay on the spot.
+i swear, my heart <m> skipped </m> the first time i saw my wife.||i swear, my heart missed a beat the first time i saw my wife.||i swear, my heart skipped a beat the first time i saw my wife.
+i knew you and john would get along well. you're <m> like-minded, </m> after all.||i knew you and john would get along well. you're birds of a feather, after all.||i knew you and john would get along well.you're like family, after all.
+lisa would never say anything that cruel—she has <m> an innate sense of compassion </m> in her.||lisa would never say anything that cruel—she has the milk of human kindness in her.||lisa would never say anything that cruel—she has a sense of humour in her.
+i was really angry, so i had to just take a second and <m> calm down </m> before i did anything rash.||i was really angry, so i had to just take a second and cool my jets before i did anything rash.||i was really angry, so i had to just take a second and cool my heels before i did anything rash.
+jacob was doing so well in all of his classes that his school put him on the <m> accelerated path </m> so he could graduate early.||jacob was doing so well in all of his classes that his school put him on the fast track so he could graduate early.||jacob was doing so well in all of his classes that his school put him on the fast track so he could graduate early.
+sarah's the only one willing to <m> fight the professor </m> in class when he says something wrong.||sarah's the only one willing to take the professor on in class when he says something wrong.||sarah's the only one willing to take the professor to task in class when he says something wrong.
+to <m> accept the situation as it is </m> is the first sign of a successful human being.||to make the best of the situation is the first sign of a successful human being.||to take the situation as it is is the first sign of a successful human being.
+no <m> blame, </m> but certain other candidates have been using taxpayers' money to fund personal trips and expenses.||no names, no pack drill, but certain other candidates have been using taxpayers' money to fund personal trips and expenses.||no one is to blame, but certain other candidates have been using taxpayers' money to fund personal trips and expenses.
+he <m> turned pale </m> at the horrific memories of the war.||he blanched at the horrific memories of the war.||he paled at the horrific memories of the war.
+despite the turmoil in the studio, <m> progress continued to be made, </m> and the film eventually saw the light of day 15 years after it first started development.||despite the turmoil in the studio, the wheels continued to turn, and the film eventually saw the light of day 15 years after it first started development.||despite the turmoil in the studio, the wheels continued to turn, and the film eventually saw the light of day 15 years after it first started development.
+that car coming around the corner <m> surprised me. </m>||that car coming around the corner caught me by surprise.||that car coming around the corner knocked my socks off.
+his sister always <m> tells a story </m> about her childhood.||his sister always spins a yarn about her childhood.||his sister always gives a story about her childhood.
+some economists will try to convince you that <m> there is a groundless downturn, </m> when in reality this downturn is just a normal market adjustment.||some economists will try to convince you that the sky is falling, when in reality this downturn is just a normal market adjustment.||some economists will try to convince you that there's a groundless downturn, when in reality this downturn is just a normal market adjustment.
+the bombing of the wtc set off a <m> series of events. </m>||the bombing of the wtc set off a chain reaction.||the bombing of the wtc set off a chain reaction.
+jack could hardly walk now , his legs feeling <m> weak. </m>||jack could hardly walk now , his legs feeling like jelly.||jack could hardly walk now , his legs feeling like rubber.
+lush green fields <m> extend </m> away from my grandfather's cabin as far as the eye can see.||lush green fields stretch away from my grandfather's cabin as far as the eye can see.||lush green fields stretch away from my grandfather's cabin as far as the eye can see.
+it must have been a sudden <m> feeling of anger </m> that made gary lash out at ron, because he's usually so calm.||it must have been a sudden rush of blood to the head that made gary lash out at ron, because he's usually so calm.||it must have been a sudden burst of rage that made gary lash out at ron, because he's usually so calm.
+there are <m> approximately </m> 2000 tigers left in india.||there are in the vicinity of 2000 tigers left in india.||there are around 2000 tigers left in india.
+her beaming smile was <m> not consistant </m> with the rumours that i had heard about her quick temper.||her beaming smile was at odds with the rumours that i had heard about her quick temper.||her beaming smile was mixed with the rumours that i had heard about her quick temper.
+i <m> started </m> my work until it was time for the meeting to start.||i set about my work until it was time for the meeting to start.||i set about my work until it was time for the meeting to start.
+too much information will overwhelm the new hire, so just give him the <m> basics. </m>||too much information will overwhelm the new hire, so just give him the meat and potatoes.||too much information will overwhelm the new hire, so just give him the low-down.
+google has beefed up <m> its </m> search algorithm to provide the best quality search result to its users.||google has beefed up it’s search algorithm to provide the best quality search result to its users.||google has beefed up its search algorithm to provide the best quality search result to its users.
+if you can even <m> save </m> $100 a month, it will go a long way toward paying off the loan.||if you can even lay by $100 a month, it will go a long way toward paying off the loan.||if you can even knock down $100 a month, it will go a long way toward paying off the loan.
+act like partners long enough , guess what you 'll become...... stupid <m> person. </m>||act like partners long enough , guess what you 'll become...... stupid sprout.||act like partners long enough , guess what you 'll become...... stupid man.
+don't be discouraged—it's not <m> what you have, it's how you use it! </m>||don't be discouraged—it's not the meat, it's the motion!||don't be discouraged—it's not who you are, it's how you use it!
+when do you get back to <m> your job </m> after your trip?||when do you get back to the salt mines after your trip?||when do you get back to work after your trip?
+there's no point <m> answering </m> to someone like him—the only thing he's hoping for is to stir up controversy.||there's no point replying to someone like him—the only thing he's hoping for is to stir up controversy.||there's no point answering back to someone like him—the only thing he's hoping for is to stir up controversy.
+jason's been <m> socializing </m> with troublesome group of kids lately.||jason's been running with troublesome group of kids lately.||jason's been hanging out with troublesome group of kids lately.
+owning a time-share property is <m> very popular currently. </m>||owning a time-share property is the flavour of the month.||owning a time-share property is on the rise.
+he gunned the engine , rattling the wolves around in the back <m> which looked the same. </m>||he gunned the engine , rattling the wolves around in the back like peas in a can.||he gunned the engine , rattling the wolves around in the back like sardines.
+my hair is so curly that it will just <m> become voluminous </m> if i cut it short.||my hair is so curly that it will just bush out if i cut it short.||my hair is so curly that it will just curl up if i cut it short.
+i am trying to write a <m> thrilling book </m> but it is not so good so far.||i am trying to write a page-turner but it is not so good so far.||i am trying to write a roller coaster but it is not so good so far.
+you never know when a new opportunity will present itself, so <m> give yourself over to the fate that god prescribes, but be prepared to act as and when needed </m>||you never know when a new opportunity will present itself, so put your faith in god, but keep your powder dry.||you never know when a new opportunity will present itself, so give yourself over to the fate that god prescribes, but be prepared to act as and when needed.
+she has to <m> go </m> to the shop because she forgot to buy milk.||she has to return to the shop because she forgot to buy milk.||she has to run to the shop because she forgot to buy milk.
+<m> quickly, </m> mary finished her exam and raced out of the classroom.||quick as a bunny, mary finished her exam and raced out of the classroom.||quick as a button, mary finished her exam and raced out of the classroom.
+we were all flying high when the economy was booming a few years back, but <m> something has gone wrong with </m> 'er now!||we were all flying high when the economy was booming a few years back, but the arse is gone right out of 'er now!||we were all flying high when the economy was booming a few years back, but there's a bug in 'er now!
+come on, you only gave this dress a <m> quick </m> glance—you might like it if you tried it on.||come on, you only gave this dress a fleeting glance—you might like it if you tried it on.||come on, you only gave this dress a quick glance—you might like it if you tried it on.
+welcome to the first session of our aerobics class—let's get <m> </m> started!||welcome to the first session of our aerobics class—let's get this party started!||welcome to the first session of our aerobics class—let's get the party started!
+look, i'm <m> putting my life in danger </m> to push this deal forward, so you had better make sure your company follows through on its promises!||look, i'm laying my life on the line to push this deal forward, so you had better make sure your company follows through on its promises!||look, i'm putting my life on the line to push this deal forward, so you had better make sure your company follows through on its promises!
+she <m> improved her position by missing out </m> the heads of older colleagues.||she leapfrogged into the post over the heads of older colleagues.||she improved her position by missing out on the heads of older colleagues.
+i <m> caused a lot of trouble </m> when i was in high school, but i settled down a bit after i graduated.||i raised a lot of hell when i was in high school, but i settled down a bit after i graduated.||i got into a lot of trouble when i was in high school, but i settled down a bit after i graduated.
+we were all so busy drawing up the contracts for this new deal that the appreciation dinner we'd promised to our interns simply <m> went unnoticed. </m>||we were all so busy drawing up the contracts for this new deal that the appreciation dinner we'd promised to our interns simply slipped through the cracks.||we were all so busy drawing up the contracts for this new deal that the appreciation dinner we'd promised to our interns simply went unnoticed.
+i know karen—she won't give up <m> easily. </m> are you sure you want to challenge her in the election?||i know karen—she won't give up without a fight. are you sure you want to challenge her in the election?||i know karen—she won't give up without a fight.are you sure you want to challenge her in the election?
+she ran faster up what seemed like <m> flying </m> , until she reached a solid steel door at the top.||she ran faster up what seemed like hundreds of steps , until she reached a solid steel door at the top.||she ran faster up what seemed like skydiving , until she reached a solid steel door at the top.
+i <m> put </m> on the pallets, so you can operate the forklift now.||i loaded on the pallets, so you can operate the forklift now.||i set on the pallets, so you can operate the forklift now.
+what do you do for fun around here? as far <m> </m> i can tell, the only thing this town has to offer is a dumpy old bowling alley.||what do you do for fun around here? as far as i can tell, the only thing this town has to offer is a dumpy old bowling alley.||what do you do for fun around here?as far as i can tell, the only thing this town has to offer is a dumpy old bowling alley.
+can you <m> move </m> the kids into the house for birthday cake?||can you conduct the kids into the house for birthday cake?||can you move the kids into the house for birthday cake?
+he always wears tank tops so he can show off his <m> arms. </m>||he always wears tank tops so he can show off his guns.||he always wears tank tops so he can show off his arms.
+she's <m> older than </m> 50.||she's on the wrong side of 50.||she's over 50.
+my boyfriend is so controlling, always <m> questioning me </m> if i go anywhere or see anyone without him.||my boyfriend is so controlling, always giving me the third degree if i go anywhere or see anyone without him.||my boyfriend is so controlling, always asking me questions if i go anywhere or see anyone without him.
+i thought luke and andrea broke up—is it true that they're <m> a romantic couple </m> again?||i thought luke and andrea broke up—is it true that they're an item again?||i thought luke and andrea broke up—is it true that they're in love again?
+the major political parties have spent the entire year <m> competing for positions </m> ahead of the election.||the major political parties have spent the entire year jockeying into position ahead of the election.||the major political parties have spent the entire year battling it out ahead of the election.
+the military operation was completely unseen, completely unnoticed by anybody, as if they did it <m> secretly. </m>||the military operation was completely unseen, completely unnoticed by anybody, as if they did it with mirrors.||the military operation was completely unseen, completely unnoticed by anybody, as if they did it in secret.
+would you be willing to <m> reduce the price </m> a little? i'm trying to stick to a budget.||would you be willing to mark it down a little? i'm trying to stick to a budget.||would you be willing to cut the price down a little?i'm trying to stick to a budget.
+you should always <m> save a chunk of money for future use </m> in case you ever run into trouble down the line.||you should always put a chunk of money by in case you ever run into trouble down the line.||you should always keep a chunk of money in case you ever run into trouble down the line.
+the food shortages are at a critical level, as if the <m> famine </m> has swept through the country and demolished our fields and supplies.||the food shortages are at a critical level, as if the black rider has swept through the country and demolished our fields and supplies.||the food shortages are at a critical level, as if the famine has swept through the country and demolished our fields and supplies.
+after a terrific performance, katy is heading to the <m> waiting </m> area to wait with her coach while the judges tally their marks.||after a terrific performance, katy is heading to the kiss and cry area to wait with her coach while the judges tally their marks.||after a terrific performance, katy is heading to the waiting area to wait with her coach while the judges tally their marks.
+i'll never <m> stop enjoying </m> our long hikes each weekend, sandra.||i'll never tire of our long hikes each weekend, sandra.||i'll never give up on our long hikes each weekend, sandra.
+i always <m> associate </m> the smell of pine needles with christmastime.||i always identify the smell of pine needles with christmastime.||i always associate the smell of pine needles with christmastime.
+red <m> bureaucracy </m> is slowing down the vaccine roll-out plan in the country.||red tape is slowing down the vaccine roll-out plan in the country.||red bureaucracy is slowing down the vaccine roll-out plan in the country.
+i remember uncle terry used to drive this really tacky <m> car </m> back when we were kids. he even had fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror!||i remember uncle terry used to drive this really tacky pimpmobile back when we were kids. he even had fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror!||i remember uncle terry used to drive this really tacky tiger back when we were kids.he even had fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror!
+all right, if we win this game, we're going to the championships. let's get <m> </m> started, boys!||all right, if we win this game, we're going to the championships. let's get the party started, boys!||all right, if we win this game, we're going to the championships.let's get the party started, boys!
+and i’ll bet <m> </m> that he will have no strategic plan on how to effectively deny clinton’s speech.||and i’ll bet dollars to donuts that he will have no strategic plan on how to effectively deny clinton’s speech.||and i’ll bet your money that he will have no strategic plan on how to effectively deny clinton’s speech.
+i love to <m> punch </m> and have been working on my right hook this week.||i love to box and have been working on my right hook this week.||i love to punch and have been working on my right hook this week.
+make sure you don't let the boss <m> know </m> what you're trying to do, or you'll get fired so fast your head will spin!||make sure you don't let the boss catch a whiff of what you're trying to do, or you'll get fired so fast your head will spin!||make sure you don't let the boss know what you're trying to do, or you'll get fired so fast your head will spin!
+a: "this dinner is delicious!" b: "it's nothing special. i just <m> arranged </m> a few different leftovers we had in the fridge."||a: "this dinner is delicious!" b: "it's nothing special. i just threw together a few different leftovers we had in the fridge."||a: "this dinner is delicious!"b: "it's nothing special.i just threw together a few different leftovers we had in the fridge."
+in some <m> ways, </m> i'd love to take this job, but i'm not thrilled at the prospect of relocating.||in some respects, i'd love to take this job, but i'm not thrilled at the prospect of relocating.||in some respects, i'd love to take this job, but i'm not thrilled at the prospect of relocating.
+<m> remeber what i've said, </m> she won’t regret taking me up on my offer.||mark my words, she won’t regret taking me up on my offer.||remeber what i've said, she won’t regret taking me up on my offer.
+please rewrite this paragraph in your own words, instead of using <m> overused </m> phrases like "think outside the box."||please rewrite this paragraph in your own words, instead of using stock phrases like "think outside the box."||please rewrite this paragraph in your own words, instead of using overused phrases like "think outside the box."
+she seems to think you can get <m> reliable information </m> from what other people post on social media.||she seems to think you can get the good oil from what other people post on social media.||she seems to think you can get the scoop from what other people post on social media.
+i always feel better after i do my daily <m> exercise routine, </m> thanks to the endorphins.||i always feel better after i do my daily dozen, thanks to the endorphins.||i always feel better after i do my daily jog, thanks to the endorphins.
+if you keep sailing <m> in a dangerous manner, </m> the police are going to arrest you eventually.||if you keep sailing so near the wind, the police are going to arrest you eventually.||if you keep sailing off the coast, the police are going to arrest you eventually.
+i think he'll be able to <m> gather </m> a few voters in the later stages of the campaign.||i think he'll be able to pick up a few voters in the later stages of the campaign.||i think he'll be able to pull together a few voters in the later stages of the campaign.
+we were looking forward to sunny skies in portugal, but it rained <m> extremely heavily </m> the whole time we were there.||we were looking forward to sunny skies in portugal, but it rained stair-rods the whole time we were there.||we were looking forward to sunny skies in portugal, but it rained like hell the whole time we were there.
+why should i worry? the boss has never <m> understood </m> that she's displeased with my work.||why should i worry? the boss has never given me to understand that she's displeased with my work.||why should i worry?the boss has never taken into account that she's displeased with my work.
+i was a little resistant to giving up my career and becoming this stereotypical <m> mother, </m> but i've actually come to love it.||i was a little resistant to giving up my career and becoming this stereotypical soccer mom, but i've actually come to love it.||i was a little resistant to giving up my career and becoming this stereotypical mother, but i've actually come to love it.
+look, if you don't pay your bill, the electric company will <m> stop your electricity from working. </m>||look, if you don't pay your bill, the electric company will cut off your electricity.||look, if you don't pay your bill, the electric company will knock your electricity out.
+i always felt like <m> a barbarian </m> next to her , however.||i always felt like sasquatch next to her , however.||i always felt like barbarian next to her , however.
+my boyfriend got drunk and <m> had sex </m> with one of my friends, so i broke up with him right then and there.||my boyfriend got drunk and tried it on with one of my friends, so i broke up with him right then and there.||my boyfriend got drunk and went out with one of my friends, so i broke up with him right then and there.
+it wasn't me—i've never <m> entered </m> that building before!||it wasn't me—i've never set foot in that building before!||it wasn't me—i've never come into that building before!
+ever since she started taking lessons as a kid, amy has been <m> enthusiastic </m> about tennis.||ever since she started taking lessons as a kid, amy has been crazy about tennis.||ever since she started taking lessons as a kid, amy has been all ears about tennis.
+god , with a name like talon your parents must have been <m> experienced </m> hippies too.||god , with a name like talon your parents must have been holdover hippies too.||god , with a name like talon your parents must have been hippies too.
+i'm really enjoying talking with you, but it's hard to hear in this noisy restaurant. let's go <m> somewhere </m> quieter and keep talking.||i'm really enjoying talking with you, but it's hard to hear in this noisy restaurant. let's go some place quieter and keep talking.||i'm really enjoying talking with you, but it's hard to hear in this noisy restaurant.let's go somewhere quieter and keep talking.
+a <m> tantrum </m> is not justified just to get someone to listen to you.||a hissy fit is not justified just to get someone to listen to you.||a temper tantrum is not justified just to get someone to listen to you.
+you have to take some risks to be successful in business and in life, but don't <m> assume responsibility </m> for no good reason.||you have to take some risks to be successful in business and in life, but don't put your head on the block for no good reason.||you have to take some risks to be successful in business and in life, but don't put your head in the sand for no good reason.
+is the project is still on schedule? please <m> contact </m> ingrid to be sure.||is the project is still on schedule? please follow up on this with ingrid to be sure.||is the project is still on schedule?please call ingrid to be sure.
+the out-of-control car hit a pedestrian, <m> propelled </m> the poor woman into the air.||the out-of-control car hit a pedestrian, rocketing the poor woman into the air.||the out-of-control car hit a pedestrian, thrusting the poor woman into the air.
+i couldn't help but laugh at the <m> sarcastic comment </m> she made about the boss's idea.||i couldn't help but laugh at the crack she made about the boss's idea.||i couldn't help but laugh at the sarcastic comment she made about the boss's idea.
+every time i show my brother one of my stories, he just <m> criticizes it </m> without saying anything that he liked about it.||every time i show my brother one of my stories, he just picks it to bits without saying anything that he liked about it.||every time i show my brother one of my stories, he just slaps it in the face without saying anything that he liked about it.
+that sunset may be the most beautiful thing i've ever <m> seen. </m>||that sunset may be the most beautiful thing i've ever laid my eyes on.||that sunset may be the most beautiful thing i've ever seen.
+naturally, my whole family came <m> </m> to visit me, which was a bit overwhelming!||naturally, my whole family came in a body to visit me, which was a bit overwhelming!||naturally, my whole family came out to visit me, which was a bit overwhelming!
+ever since my break-up with ben, i've <m> been busy </m> with work to keep from crying all day long.||ever since my break-up with ben, i've busied myself with work to keep from crying all day long.||ever since my break-up with ben, i've been busying myself with work to keep from crying all day long.
+a lot of people resort to drugs or alcohol to cope with their problems, but exercise has always been my <m> habit. </m>||a lot of people resort to drugs or alcohol to cope with their problems, but exercise has always been my drug of choice.||a lot of people resort to drugs or alcohol to cope with their problems, but exercise has always been my jam.
+we both need to be up early tomorrow, so we'll be <m> leaving </m> soon.||we both need to be up early tomorrow, so we'll be pushing off soon.||we both need to be up early tomorrow, so we'll be setting off soon.
+go out and <m> move </m> the kids away from the pool.||go out and conduct the kids away from the pool.||go out and pull the kids away from the pool.
+tom's going to <m> cross </m> to the neighbor's house to see if their power has come back on yet.||tom's going to run across to the neighbor's house to see if their power has come back on yet.||tom's going to run to the neighbor's house to see if their power has come back on yet.
+he just kept <m> talking </m> about his various achievements throughout the whole date. i don't think he asked me about myself once!||he just kept harping on about his various achievements throughout the whole date. i don't think he asked me about myself once!||he just kept going on about his various achievements throughout the whole date.i don't think he asked me about myself once!
+it was an adventurous tour, but we didn’t go <m> everything. </m>||it was an adventurous tour, but we didn’t go the whole nine yards.||it was an adventurous tour, but we didn’t go all the way.
+did you <m> set aside </m> enough money for all of your bills this month?||did you budget enough money for all of your bills this month?||did you set aside enough money for all of your bills this month?
+she <m> showed contempt for </m> me when i asked her out.||she turned up her nose at me when i asked her out.||she threw her hands up in disgust at me when i asked her out.
+she always kept her <m> distance </m> during her campaigns, avoiding the smear tactics and mud slinging so common in the political world.||she always kept her hands clean during her campaigns, avoiding the smear tactics and mud slinging so common in the political world.||she always kept her distance during her campaigns, avoiding the smear tactics and mud slinging so common in the political world.
+she was a shopaholic until she realized that material possessions are nothing but <m> pleasure. </m>||she was a shopaholic until she realized that material possessions are nothing but dust and ashes.||she was a shopaholic until she realized that material possessions are nothing but pleasure.
+letters of complaint have been <m> sent in large quantities. </m>||letters of complaint have been pouring in.||letters of complaint have been poured in from all over the world.
+i know you usually don't like musicals, but don't <m> judge </m> until you see this one for yourself.||i know you usually don't like musicals, but don't pass judgment until you see this one for yourself.||i know you usually don't like musicals, but don't take my word for it until you see this one for yourself.
+don’t let the difficulties intimidate you; <m> remain confident. </m>||don’t let the difficulties intimidate you; keep your chin up.||don’t let the difficulties intimidate you; keep your head above water.
+the bad news is that the jobs market recovery is losing momentum , as the <m> job that is easy to do </m> has already been picked with the initial reopening of the economy.||the bad news is that the jobs market recovery is losing momentum , as the low-hanging fruit has already been picked with the initial reopening of the economy.||the bad news is that the jobs market recovery is losing momentum , as the cherry on top has already been picked with the initial reopening of the economy.
+i want to <m> express one more idea. </m>||i want to make one more point.||i want to add one more word.
+in the <m> corridors, he let her walk carefully so as to avoid </m> trolleys and other obstacles.||in the corridors he let her navigate her own way round the trolleys and other obstacles.||in the corridors he let her walk carefully so as to avoid trolleys and other obstacles.
+celebrities are always <m> more important </m> to their fans.||celebrities are always larger than life to their fans.||celebrities are always second to none to their fans.
+i left the party early because i felt <m> rejected </m> in there and didn't really want to stick around.||i left the party early because i felt a draft in there and didn't really want to stick around.||i left the party early because i felt left out in there and didn't really want to stick around.
+that guy looks like he's 110 years old—there's no way he'll be able to <m> carry on </m> stocking shelves all day!||that guy looks like he's 110 years old—there's no way he'll be able to cut the mustard stocking shelves all day!||that guy looks like he's 110 years old—there's no way he'll be able to keep stocking shelves all day!
+i know my boss is going to <m> scold me </m> when she finds out i lost our most lucrative account.||i know my boss is going to give me the business when she finds out i lost our most lucrative account.||i know my boss is going to slap me in the face when she finds out i lost our most lucrative account.
+the army was <m> well-prepared </m> and ready to defend their positions against any form of attack.||the army was armed to the teeth and ready to defend their positions against any form of attack.||the army was armed to the teeth and ready to defend their positions against any form of attack.
+people in this area are mainly corrupt, self-centered, and many with a <m> reputation that they wish to keep secret. </m>||people in this area are mainly corrupt, self-centered, and many with a skeleton in the closet.||people in this area are mainly corrupt, self-centered, and many with a dark side.
+come on, becky, you're slow <m> </m> back there! pick up the pace and keep up with the group.||come on, becky, you're slow as molasses in january back there! pick up the pace and keep up with the group.||come on, becky, you're slow to the bone back there!pick up the pace and keep up with the group.
+there is no <m> permanent solution </m> for your financial problems. you must learn to budget your money and gradually cut down on your expenses.||there is no quick fix for your financial problems. you must learn to budget your money and gradually cut down on your expenses.||there is no fix for your financial problems.you must learn to budget your money and gradually cut down on your expenses.
+we've experienced a lot of heavy fire in this region, so all soldiers are required to wear <m> helmets </m> at all times in the field.||we've experienced a lot of heavy fire in this region, so all soldiers are required to wear their brain buckets at all times in the field.||we've experienced a lot of heavy fire in this region, so all soldiers are required to wear helmets at all times in the field.
+we were able to buy the house for nearly 30% less than its asking price, <m> isn't it amazing ? </m>||we were able to buy the house for nearly 30% less than its asking price, would you believe it.||we were able to buy the house for nearly 30% less than its asking price, isn't it amazing ?
+when you hurt people with your actions, you should do everything you can to <m> improve the relationship </m> with them.||when you hurt people with your actions, you should do everything you can to mend fences with them.||when you hurt people with your actions, you should do everything you can to build bridges with them.
+it has been suspected that several football players <m> had a partnership </m> with big business houses. '||it has been suspected that several football players were in the cahoots with big business houses. '||it has been suspected that several football players linked up with big business houses. '
+put out some feed because the chickens will <m> return to an established place of shelter. </m>||put out some feed because the chickens will come home to roost.||put out some feed because the chickens will come home.
+i know you're scared, but i really need you to <m> stop moving </m> for your shot.||i know you're scared, but i really need you to hold still for your shot.||i know you're scared, but i really need you to pull back for your shot.
+the hill fell <m> </m> toward the narrow road below.||the hill fell away toward the narrow road below.||the hill fell down toward the narrow road below.
+the <m> key point </m> of the argument is the last two sentences.||the pith of the argument is the last two sentences.||the heart of the argument is the last two sentences.
+their international relations had previously <m> taken a careful and rough </m> path between the competing interests of the two superpowers and their allies.||their international relations had previously steered a careful path between the competing interests of the two superpowers and their allies.||their international relations had previously strayed along a rough path between the competing interests of the two superpowers and their allies.
+with three goals in quick succession, the underdog team suddenly <m> took </m> the lead.||with three goals in quick succession, the underdog team suddenly rocketed to the lead.||with three goals in quick succession, the underdog team suddenly took the lead.
+in <m> the past speeches were </m> always face to face.||in times gone by speech was always face to face.||in the past speeches were always face to face.
+that guy over there is so cute! geez, don't stare, just <m> look at him. </m>||that guy over there is so cute! geez, don't stare, just flash him a look.||that guy over there is so cute!geez, don't stare, just look him in the eye.
+his initial good performances were a <m> success he was unable to replicate. </m>||his initial good performances were a mere flash in the pan.||his initial good performances were a knock-off.
+there is an old saying that <m> finding solution on time saves time </m> and i think it’s better to compromise earlier instead of dispute with your neighbour.||there is an old saying that a stitch in time saves nine and i think it’s better to compromise earlier instead of dispute with your neighbour.||there is an old saying that time saves money and i think it’s better to compromise earlier instead of dispute with your neighbour.
+always <m> remove furnishings from </m> the room before decorating.||always strip the room before decorating.||always dust off the room before decorating.
+she keeps telling me that her new book is <m> planned </m> but is she even writing something right now?||she keeps telling me that her new book is in the pipeline but is she even writing something right now?||she keeps telling me that her new book is in the pipeline but is she even writing something right now?
+i get claustrophobia when i'm surrounded by people on all sides, so i always have to <m> navigate </m> through a crowded room.||i get claustrophobia when i'm surrounded by people on all sides, so i always have to pick my way through a crowded room.||i get claustrophobia when i'm surrounded by people on all sides, so i always have to navigate through a crowded room.
+did you see that game? <m> surprise—the </m> yankees tied it up with two outs in the bottom of the ninth!||did you see that game? great balls of fire—the yankees tied it up with two outs in the bottom of the ninth!||did you see that game?big surprise—the yankees tied it up with two outs in the bottom of the ninth!
+i was <m> laughing so hard </m> at that comedy show. i could barely breathe it was so funny.||i was in stitches at that comedy show. i could barely breathe it was so funny.||i was laughing up my sleeve at that comedy show.i could barely breathe it was so funny.
+a: "are you sure this report is ready to be published? there are a lot <m> </m> issues with some of the research." b: "meh. good enough for government work."||a: "are you sure this report is ready to be published? there are a lot of issues with some of the research." b: "meh. good enough for government work."||a: "are you sure this report is ready to be published?there are a lot of issues with some of the research."b: "meh.good enough for government work."
+check out my handsome hubby on <m> a social media post of a man that the poster finds attractive! </m>||check out my handsome hubby on man crush monday!||check out my handsome hubby on instagram!
+i'll get <m> started </m> with the icing while you mix the batter.||i'll get the ball rolling with the icing while you mix the batter.||i'll get the ball rolling with the icing while you mix the batter.
+you shouldn't <m> judge </m> video games if you've never tried them before.||you shouldn't sit in judgment of video games if you've never tried them before.||you shouldn't judge video games if you've never tried them before.
+i have a feeling they <m> denied me admission </m> because i don't have a master's degree.||i have a feeling they screened me out because i don't have a master's degree.||i have a feeling they turned me down because i don't have a master's degree.
+come on, bill, go to sleep. you're just <m> wasting your time </m> at this point, but you might have a breakthrough with the research if you take a break from it.||come on, bill, go to sleep. you're just chasing your tail at this point, but you might have a breakthrough with the research if you take a break from it.||come on, bill, go to sleep.you're just wasting your breath at this point, but you might have a breakthrough with the research if you take a break from it.
+this mechanism keeps getting <m> locked </m> up. could you take a look at it?||this mechanism keeps getting jammed up. could you take a look at it?||this mechanism keeps getting locked up.could you take a look at it?
+following the sudden and immense success of the first film, the studio is in <m> a </m> position to set up a huge blockbuster franchise.||following the sudden and immense success of the first film, the studio is in scoring position to set up a huge blockbuster franchise.||following the sudden and immense success of the first film, the studio is in pole position to set up a huge blockbuster franchise.
+look, either be with me here, or go take the job in london. it's your choice, but you <m> cannot do or accomplish multiple things simultaneously. </m>||look, either be with me here, or go take the job in london. it's your choice, but you can't dance at two weddings at once.||look, either be with me here, or go take the job in london.it's your choice, but you can't do two things at once.
+hey, pickles and ice cream are pretty good together—don't <m> judge </m> it!||hey, pickles and ice cream are pretty good together—don't knock it!||hey, pickles and ice cream are pretty good together—don't knock it!
+a: "this stew is delicious!" b: "thanks, but it's really <m> due to coincidence planning. </m>||a: "this stew is delicious!" b: "thanks, but it's really more by accident than judgment."||a: "this stew is delicious!"b: "thanks, but it's really by accident.
+my phone company has been <m> deceiving </m> me for years.||my phone company has been nickel and diming me for years.||my phone company has been playing tricks on me for years.
+my job is to <m> translate </m> the product's user manual in japanese.||my job is to render the product's user manual in japanese.||my job is to render the product's user manual in japanese.
+the <m> north american indian </m> surrounded the hunters.||the redskins surrounded the hunters.||the north american indian surrounded the hunters.
+after messing up that account, i'm terrified that i'm going to get <m> a notice of dismissal </m> any day now.||after messing up that account, i'm terrified that i'm going to get my marching orders any day now.||after messing up that account, i'm terrified that i'm going to get a letter of dismissal any day now.
+the prisoners were forced to march under <m> the threat </m> of death from the pow camp across the burning desert.||the prisoners were forced to march under pain of death from the pow camp across the burning desert.||the prisoners were forced to march under the spell of death from the pow camp across the burning desert.
+teachers are the <m> most fundamental elements </m> of the school system. if we don't look after them, what hope do students have of getting the education they deserve?||teachers are the bricks and mortar of the school system. if we don't look after them, what hope do students have of getting the education they deserve?||teachers are the backbone of the school system.if we don't look after them, what hope do students have of getting the education they deserve?
+at first, i thought we were having a general discussion, but it ended setting off <m> minor issue causeing an exaggerated reaction of anger. </m>||at first, i thought we were having a general discussion, but it ended setting off a tempest in the teapot.||at first, i thought we were having a general discussion, but it ended setting off a firestorm.
+<m> we attempted to get a cheap vacation but the company went bankrupt, </m> and we lost our deposit.||our attempt to get a cheap holiday backfired when the company went bankrupt and we lost our deposit.||we tried to get a cheap vacation but the company went belly up, and we lost our deposit.
+when my dad finds out that i have lost the mobile phone , i am <m> going to be no longer alive </m> !||when my dad finds out that i have lost the mobile phone , i am as dead as a dodo !||when my dad finds out that i have lost the mobile phone , i am dead as a stone !
+come on, becky, you're slow <m> </m> back there! pick up the pace and keep up with the group.||come on, becky, you're slow as molasses in january back there! pick up the pace and keep up with the group.||come on, becky, you're slow to the bone back there!pick up the pace and keep up with the group.
+for on his soul a heavenly hope had <m> been. </m>||for on his soul a heavenly hope had dawned.||for on his soul a heavenly hope had come.
+he thought he’d <m> become sick </m> when he found his keys in the microwave.||he thought he’d lost it when he found his keys in the microwave.||he thought he’d run out of steam when he found his keys in the microwave.
+i was <m> frightened </m> when i heard footsteps on the staircase in the middle of the night.||i was scared witless when i heard footsteps on the staircase in the middle of the night.||i was scared to death when i heard footsteps on the staircase in the middle of the night.
+<m> from the very beginning to the end, </m> this has to be the most interesting and engaging book i've every read.||soup to nuts, this has to be the most interesting and engaging book i've every read.||from start to finish, this has to be the most interesting and engaging book i've every read.
+the teacher was <m> impressed </m> by the poems written by his students.||the teacher was blown away by the poems written by his students.||the teacher was blown away by the poems written by his students.
+that horse is moving <m> fast—i </m> think he might win the race!||that horse is moving at a fast clip—i think he might win the race!||that horse is moving like lightning—i think he might win the race!
+a: "well, it's not like you were having a great season before you broke your leg." b: "thanks for <m> humiliating me." </m>||a: "well, it's not like you were having a great season before you broke your leg." b: "thanks for adding insult to injury."||a: "well, it's not like you were having a great season before you broke your leg."b: "thanks for putting my foot in my mouth."
+thank goodness you were able to think <m> clearly </m> and find another way to stop the pipe from leaking. the whole basement would have flooded otherwise.||thank goodness you were able to think on your feet and find another way to stop the pipe from leaking. the whole basement would have flooded otherwise.||thank goodness you were able to think big and find another way to stop the pipe from leaking.the whole basement would have flooded otherwise.
+we are just going to administer a sort of <m> treatment </m> to track the disease's progress. that way, we can better gauge what course of action to take.||we are just going to administer a sort of atomic cocktail to track the disease's progress. that way, we can better gauge what course of action to take.||we are just going to administer a sort of blood test to track the disease's progress.that way, we can better gauge what course of action to take.
+this kitchen is far too small—we'll need to <m> expand </m> it.||this kitchen is far too small—we'll need to build an addition onto it.||this kitchen is far too small—we'll need to expand it.
+this company has produced handsome dividend <m> amount from investments. </m>||this company has produced handsome dividend yields.||this company has produced handsome dividend.
+i couldn't wait to finish college, but i soon found myself in grad school. i must be a <m> person who continues to do things whose consequences they find difficult or unpleasant. </m>||i couldn't wait to finish college, but i soon found myself in grad school. i must be a glutton for punishment.||i couldn't wait to finish college, but i soon found myself in grad school.i must be a hard worker.
+you'll get in <m> trouble </m> with your teacher if you don't hand in this assignment on time.||you'll get in dutch with your teacher if you don't hand in this assignment on time.||you'll get in hot water with your teacher if you don't hand in this assignment on time.
+she <m> was given tickets for the first part </m> of the football match.||she had tickets for the first leg of the football match.||she was given tickets for the first half of the football match.
+don't just stare at me with that <m> self-pitying </m> expression. you've already made a mess of things, so now you have to deal with it!||don't just stare at me with that hangdog expression. you've already made a mess of things, so now you have to deal with it!||don't just stare at me with that angry expression.you've already made a mess of things, so now you have to deal with it!
+becoming chairman was a <m> serious responsibility for me. </m>||becoming chairman was a weight on my shoulders.||becoming chairman was a big deal for me.
+can you speak <m> loudly </m> because those at the back can barely hear you ?||can you speak up because those at the back can barely hear you ?||can you speak up because those at the back can barely hear you ?
+i completed a similar program a few years ago, so that gave me <m> an </m> idea of what to expect.||i completed a similar program a few years ago, so that gave me a rough idea of what to expect.||i completed a similar program a few years ago, so that gave me a rough idea of what to expect.
+do you remember last night at all? you were <m> drunk! </m>||do you remember last night at all? you were as drunk as a lord!||do you remember last night at all?you were as drunk as a dog!
+a single <m> line </m> of geese—such an unusual flight pattern for the bird—crossed overhead as we traversed the field.||a single file of geese—such an unusual flight pattern for the bird—crossed overhead as we traversed the field.||a single strand of geese—such an unusual flight pattern for the bird—crossed overhead as we traversed the field.
+we <m> have no coffee left </m> again !||we ran out of coffee again !||we're out of coffee again !
+you said the congress will get 240 seats , did n't you ? you were <m> spot </m> on.||you said the congress will get 240 seats , did n't you ? you were bang on.||you said the congress will get 240 seats , did n't you ?you were spot on.
+what time does your plane <m> arrive? </m>||what time does your plane get in?||what time does your plane come in?
+she had a certain <m> personality </m> that men found quite attractive.||she had a certain je ne sais quoi that men found quite attractive.||she had a certain charm that men found quite attractive.
+we want you to write about trendy, eye-catching topics. celebrity gossip, fashion trends, <m> etc. </m>||we want you to write about trendy, eye-catching topics. celebrity gossip, fashion trends, excetera.||we want you to write about trendy, eye-catching topics.celebrity gossip, fashion trends, etc.
+young children are very <m> easily influenced by </m> indoctrination.||young children are very vulnerable to indoctrination.||young children are very susceptible to indoctrination.
+i immediately <m> took responsibility </m> by saying that i wasn't home when the puppy got out.||i immediately covered my ass by saying that i wasn't home when the puppy got out.||i immediately took it upon myself by saying that i wasn't home when the puppy got out.
+i was good at my job, but i was tired of having to say <m> "yes" </m> to all of my boss's dumb ideas.||i was good at my job, but i was tired of having to say "yes and amen" to all of my boss's dumb ideas.||i was good at my job, but i was tired of having to say "no" to all of my boss's dumb ideas.
+make sure the legal team <m> does everything they can </m> when drawing up the contract.||make sure the legal team crosses their t's and dots their i's when drawing up the contract.||make sure the legal team goes the extra mile when drawing up the contract.
+a: "why does carrie keep pacing around? she's <m> anxious!" b: "she's waiting for the doctor to call with her test results, so she's been totally stressed out." </m>||a: "why does carrie keep pacing around? she's like a cat on hot bricks!" b: "she's waiting for the doctor to call with her test results, so she's been||a: "why does carrie keep pacing around?she's a bit anxious!"b: "she's waiting for the doctor to call with her test results, so she's been totally stressed out."
+a: "what happened to all the cookies you baked for the bake sale?" b: <m> "andre </m> and his friends ate them."||a: "what happened to all the cookies you baked for the bake sale?" b: "you may well ask! andre and his friends ate them."||a: "what happened to all the cookies you baked for the bake sale?"b: "andre and his friends ate them."
+will i be able to <m> readapt the </m> life in england ?||will i be able to readjust to life in england ?||will i be able to make sense of life in england ?
+after they had their first big argument, mark brought monica a box of her favorite chocolate as a <m> token of forgiveness. </m>||after they had their first big argument, mark brought monica a box of her favorite chocolate as a peace offering.||after they had their first big argument, mark brought monica a box of her favorite chocolate as a token of respect.
+i tried <m> avoiding </m> her blushes when she asked me to prom by saying i had no intention of going with anyone.||i tried saving her blushes when she asked me to prom by saying i had no intention of going with anyone.||i tried avoiding her blushes when she asked me to prom by saying i had no intention of going with anyone.
+robbie is willing to do what it takes to resolve the issue not just <m> postpone solving it. </m>||robbie is willing to do what it takes to resolve the issue not just kick the can down the road. '||robbie is willing to do what it takes to resolve the issue not just throw the ball in the sand.
+on <m> the threat </m> of having our pay docked, we were told we had to come in every saturday until further notice to take care of the backlog of work.||on pain of having our pay docked, we were told we had to come in every saturday until further notice to take care of the backlog of work.||on threat of having our pay docked, we were told we had to come in every saturday until further notice to take care of the backlog of work.
+i like to have my daughter be my <m> assistant </m> during "take your child to work" day. she's a better worker than some of my employees!||i like to have my daughter be my girl friday during "take your child to work" day. she's a better worker than some of my employees!||i like to have my daughter be my assistant during "take your child to work" day.she's a better worker than some of my employees!
+the politician stated that her critics need to <m> relax. </m>||the politician stated that her critics need to take a chill pill.||the politician stated that her critics need to cool their heels.
+once the stray cat was gone, i <m> moved </m> the dog out of the house for a walk.||once the stray cat was gone, i conducted the dog out of the house for a walk.||once the stray cat was gone, i led the dog out of the house for a walk.
+your department will have responsibility, but the sales team will <m> help with </m> the project if needed.||your department will have responsibility, but the sales team will lend support to the project if needed.||your department will have responsibility, but the sales team will lend a hand in the project if needed.
+i know it's scary to defy the bosses, but <m> if </m> we all stand together and refuse to work, they will have no choice but to meet our demands.||i know it's scary to defy the bosses, but union is strength! if we all stand together and refuse to work, they will have no choice but to meet our demands.||i know it's scary to defy the bosses, but if we all stand together and refuse to work, they will have no choice but to meet our demands.
+we have to remain strong in the eyes of the world. we cannot beg <m> </m> for help from our allies.||we have to remain strong in the eyes of the world. we cannot beg on bended knee for help from our allies.||we have to remain strong in the eyes of the world.we cannot beg in vain for help from our allies.
+once the realization of what she'd done <m> established itself, </m> i called the police immediately.||once the realization of what she'd done set in, i called the police immediately.||once the realization of what she'd done set in, i called the police immediately.
+if you think you're going to scare <m> away </m> a confession out of me, you've got another think coming.||if you think you're going to scare a confession out of me, you've got another think coming.||if you think you're going to scare a confession out of me, you've got another think coming.
+he <m> definitely </m> submitted the homework because the professor has a no late policy.||he must have submitted the homework because the professor has a no late policy.||he definitely submitted the homework because the professor has a no late policy.
+i'm trying to <m> remove this chocolate stain from </m> my shirt, but it's not working.||i'm trying to wash this chocolate stain out of my shirt, but it's not working.||i'm trying to wash this chocolate stain off my shirt, but it's not working.
+i poured my <m> efforts </m> into this company, and i refuse to let you destroy it!||i poured my blood, sweat, and tears into this company, and i refuse to let you destroy it!||i poured my heart and soul into this company, and i refuse to let you destroy it!
+the new manager is nice enough, but he's <m> not very intelligent, </m> if you ask me.||the new manager is nice enough, but he's one brick short of a full load, if you ask me.||the new manager is nice enough, but he's a bit rough around the edges, if you ask me.
+there dancing women <m> expanded </m> the quire.||there dancing women swelled the quire.||there dancing women widened the quire.
+when i was a little boy, i <m> decided to become </m> a fighter pilot.||when i was a little boy, i set my heart on becoming a fighter pilot.||when i was a little boy, i set my heart on becoming a fighter pilot.
+i trample back down the stairs <m> very heavily </m> on my way out the door.||i trample back down the stairs like thunder on my way out the door.||i trample back down the stairs like hell on my way out the door.
+she's been <m> the most successful </m> with her groundbreaking research into cancer cell structures.||she's been leading the field with her groundbreaking research into cancer cell structures.||she's been on the cutting edge with her groundbreaking research into cancer cell structures.
+this song made a <m> devastating win </m> of all the music awards around the globe, throughout the year, really it’s masterpiece.||this song made a clean sweep of all the music awards around the globe, throughout the year, really it’s masterpiece.||this song made a wild card of all the music awards around the globe, throughout the year, really it’s masterpiece.
+i know we're running out of time, but if we all <m> work hard, </m> i think we'll be able to get the house built before the deadline.||i know we're running out of time, but if we all use a bit of elbow grease, i think we'll be able to get the house built before the deadline.||i know we're running out of time, but if we all put in the work, i think we'll be able to get the house built before the deadline.
+matthew was told to <m> cheer </m> up and resit the exams next year.||matthew was told to buck up and resit the exams next year.||matthew was told to cheer up and resit the exams next year.
+i hear that the gala in new york city is going to be a star-studded event. <m> everyone </m> will be there!||i hear that the gala in new york city is going to be a star-studded event. anyone who is anybody will be there!||i hear that the gala in new york city is going to be a star-studded event.the whole family will be there!
+<m> i am certain </m> that the economy is going to be hit adversely due to fall in prices. '||dollars to donuts that the economy is going to be hit adversely due to fall in prices. '||i'm certain that the economy is going to be hit adversely due to fall in prices. '
+the returning state champion's sudden departure from the tournament leaves the <m> door </m> open for last year's runner-up to claim the title.||the returning state champion's sudden departure from the tournament leaves the field open for last year's runner-up to claim the title.||the returning state champion's sudden departure from the tournament leaves the door open for last year's runner-up to claim the title.
+she tasted like hunger and <m> passion. </m>||she tasted like hunger and flame.||she tasted like hunger and fire.
+this newspaper always <m> tended </m> its reports towards a marxist perspective.||this newspaper always angles its reports towards a marxist perspective.||this newspaper always geared its reports towards a marxist perspective.
+his hypothesis has been <m> questionable </m> to since the beginning, so i'm not surprised that he couldn't prove it in the lab.||his hypothesis has been on shaky ground to since the beginning, so i'm not surprised that he couldn't prove it in the lab.||his hypothesis has been open to since the beginning, so i'm not surprised that he couldn't prove it in the lab.
+the novel is the author's attempt to <m> put his stamp on </m> shakespeare's "hamlet."||the novel is the author's attempt to set his seal to shakespeare's "hamlet."||the novel is the author's attempt to stamp on shakespeare's "hamlet."
+the senator found himself on the cover of a <m> small-format newspaper </m> after he was caught leaving a hotel room with someone who wasn't his wife.||the senator found himself on the cover of a scandal sheet after he was caught leaving a hotel room with someone who wasn't his wife.||the senator found himself on the cover of a rag after he was caught leaving a hotel room with someone who wasn't his wife.
+they're marriage eventually <m> failed </m> after he discovered that his wife was having an affair.||they're marriage eventually became unglued after he discovered that his wife was having an affair.||they're marriage eventually went down the drain after he discovered that his wife was having an affair.
+how did a middle-aged office jockey like melberg manage to <m> miss </m> his best men and technology ?||how did a middle-aged office jockey like melberg manage to elude his best men and technology ?||how did a middle-aged office jockey like melberg manage to miss out on his best men and technology ?
+pardon me for interrupting your conversation, but would you <m> like </m> to dance?||pardon me for interrupting your conversation, but would you care to dance?||pardon me for interrupting your conversation, but would you like to dance?
+my country is often a target for insults or gibes abroad, so whenever i go traveling i make a point of <m> standing up </m> for it.||my country is often a target for insults or gibes abroad, so whenever i go traveling i make a point of flying the flag for it.||my country is often a target for insults or gibes abroad, so whenever i go traveling i make a point of standing up for it.
+beware of that lady ; she always tries to <m> convince you of something that is not true. </m>||beware of that lady ; she always tries to give a snow job.||beware of that lady ; she always tries to blow your mind.
+too much restrictions <m> eliminate </m> many of the suits that women can get.||too much restrictions rule out many of the suits that women can get.||too much restrictions close the door on many of the suits that women can get.
+i never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a <m> </m> member of the freemasons.||i never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a card-carrying member of the freemasons.||i never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a charter member of the freemasons.
+a week on vacation with my relatives is enough to <m> annoy me. </m>||a week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me around the bend.||a week on vacation with my relatives is enough to make my hair stand on end.
+the <m> rapid change </m> of war have taken their toll on many countries. it is impossible for their economy to recover until there is some stability.||the shifting sands of war have taken their toll on many countries. it is impossible for their economy to recover until there is some stability.||the winds of war have taken their toll on many countries.it is impossible for their economy to recover until there is some stability.
+she decided to take up acting as a career and became the first <m> real </m> actress with an indian origin in the united states.||she decided to take up acting as a career and became the first bona fide actress with an indian origin in the united states.||she decided to take up acting as a career and became the first real actress with an indian origin in the united states.
+he felt <m> he was contemptible </m> , with broken ribs and half his body wrapped in bandages.||he felt like slag , with broken ribs and half his body wrapped in bandages.||he felt like shit , with broken ribs and half his body wrapped in bandages.
+this diamond is <m> noticeably greater than </m> the rest. you will like it because you have an expensive taste.||this diamond is a cut above the rest. you will like it because you have an expensive taste.||this diamond is a cut above the rest.you will like it because you have an expensive taste.
+beckett was an amazing playwright. there's a lecture on his work tomorrow, <m> incidentally. </m>||beckett was an amazing playwright. there's a lecture on his work tomorrow, by the by.||beckett was an amazing playwright.there's a lecture on his work tomorrow, by the way.
+she <m> is only attracted to </m> him and would never dream of dating anyone else. '||she has eyes only for him and would never dream of dating anyone else. '||she has a crush on him and would never dream of dating anyone else. '
+i don't know how i managed to <m> drink that medicine, </m> it tasted awful!||i don't know how i managed to get that medicine down, it tasted awful!||i don't know how i managed to take that medicine down the drain, it tasted awful!
+you'll <m> become ill </m> if you leave the house with wet hair—it's freezing outside!||you'll take your death of cold if you leave the house with wet hair—it's freezing outside!||you'll catch a cold if you leave the house with wet hair—it's freezing outside!
+i've always been <m> positive towards </m> people like him.||i've always been well disposed toward people like him.||i've always been a firm believer in people like him.
+i bet you'll have a <m> positive attitude </m> after i tell you this bit of good news!||i bet you'll have a spring in your step after i tell you this bit of good news!||i bet you'll have a smile on your face after i tell you this bit of good news!
+a: "well, boss, what do you think we should do?" b: "just let me <m> think </m> for a minute."||a: "well, boss, what do you think we should do?" b: "just let me get my thinking cap on for a minute."||a: "well, boss, what do you think we should do?"b: "just let me sit for a minute."
+she has been in a <m> worse state </m> ever since her parents left for the pilgrimage.||she has been in a bad way ever since her parents left for the pilgrimage.||she has been in a tizzy ever since her parents left for the pilgrimage.
+i was pretty nervous before the test, so i took a few minutes to <m> prepare myself </m> before i started.||i was pretty nervous before the test, so i took a few minutes to pump myself up before i started.||i was pretty nervous before the test, so i took a few minutes to set myself up before i started.
+it is wonderful that you are travelling so far to <m> understand </m> your family history.||it is wonderful that you are travelling so far to get to the bottom of your family history.||it is wonderful that you are travelling so far to get a feel for your family history.
+these summer days just <m> pass </m> by, don't they? i can't believe it's nearly august already!||these summer days just slide by, don't they? i can't believe it's nearly august already!||these summer days just fly by, don't they?i can't believe it's nearly august already!
+i have no savings, so if i get fired from my job, i'll be <m> in a difficult situation. </m>||i have no savings, so if i get fired from my job, i'll be up a gum tree.||i have no savings, so if i get fired from my job, i'll be on the rocks.
+his driving is so bad that i always <m> look sick </m> when i am sitting with him in the car.||his driving is so bad that i always turn green around the gills when i am sitting with him in the car.||his driving is so bad that i always wear a shit when i am sitting with him in the car.
+i'm taking some time off of work to <m> focus on </m> my daughter while she is sick.||i'm taking some time off of work to tend to my daughter while she is sick.||i'm taking some time off of work to take care of my daughter while she is sick.
+you’ve found the problem, sid! you <m> are correct! </m>||you’ve found the problem, sid! you hit the nail on the head!||you’ve found the problem, sid!you are right!
+if you <m> speak directly, </m> maybe then they'll be able to understand how serious this situation is.||if you lay it on the line, maybe then they'll be able to understand how serious this situation is.||if you speak from the heart, maybe then they'll be able to understand how serious this situation is.
+i can't believe how tight this bolt is on here—it won't <m> move at all! </m>||i can't believe how tight this bolt is on here—it won't give an inch!||i can't believe how tight this bolt is on here—it won't let go!
+i met my old school teacher yesterday and i was pleased to see that he was <m> active. </m>||i met my old school teacher yesterday and i was pleased to see that he was alive and kicking.||i met my old school teacher yesterday and i was pleased to see that he was alive and kicking.
+apparently it's <m> hidden, </m> but i just found out john and tracey are getting married soon!||apparently it's on the hush-hush, but i just found out john and tracey are getting married soon!||apparently it's under the radar, but i just found out john and tracey are getting married soon!
+to avoid answering he introduced a <m> distraction from the main topic. </m>||to avoid answering he introduced a red herring.||to avoid answering he introduced a distraction.
+the next was the <m> thick in the rainy air , heavily. </m>||the next was the thickness in the rainy air , like rancid soup.||the next was the thick in the rainy air , like ice.
+our son came back to the house with two of his friends, and they were all obviously <m> </m> drunk, making a huge ruckus downstairs before finally settling down for the night.||our son came back to the house with two of his friends, and they were all obviously screaming drunk, making a huge ruckus downstairs before finally settling down for the night.||our son came back to the house with two of his friends, and they were all obviously half drunk, making a huge ruckus downstairs before finally settling down for the night.
+if you're looking to <m> cover up your burgers with sauce, </m> we've got over 30 different options to choose from!||if you're looking to sauce up your burgers, we've got over 30 different options to choose from!||if you're looking to sauce your burgers up, we've got over 30 different options to choose from!
+a: "and how would you like your filet mignon, sir?" b: <m> "please." </m>||a: "and how would you like your filet mignon, sir?" b: "blue, please."||a: "and how would you like your filet mignon, sir?"b: "please."
+please, don't stop the class <m> because </m> of me. i'll just observe from the back.||please, don't stop the class on account of me. i'll just observe from the back.||please, don't stop the class because of me.i'll just observe from the back.
+should we send him a reply or just <m> wait patiently </m> and see what he does next?||should we send him a reply or just sit tight and see what he does next?||should we send him a reply or just sit tight and see what he does next?
+he <m> began learning </m> yoga at the age of 50.||he took up yoga at the age of 50.||he took up yoga at the age of 50.
+they <m> inflated the balloons </m> with water.||they pumped the balloons up with water.||they pumped the balloons up with water.
+our neighbor is in the hospital because a burglar beat him to <m> the point of death. </m>||our neighbor is in the hospital because a burglar beat him to within an inch of his life.||our neighbor is in the hospital because a burglar beat him to death.
+as i watch their pitcher <m> end </m> up, i can't help but wonder if he's injured.||as i watch their pitcher wind up, i can't help but wonder if he's injured.||as i watch their pitcher wind up, i can't help but wonder if he's injured.
+i think she must be <m> mad </m> to eat raw cauliflower.||i think she must be off her trolley to eat raw cauliflower.||i think she must be mad enough to eat raw cauliflower.
+i like to <m> wait patiently </m> and get the cake out at the stroke of midnight, every year on my wife’s birthday.||i like to bide my time and get the cake out at the stroke of midnight, every year on my wife’s birthday.||i like to sit tight and get the cake out at the stroke of midnight, every year on my wife’s birthday.
+i rolled over to snuggle my boyfriend, only to bump off of his <m> involuntary erection. </m>||i rolled over to snuggle my boyfriend, only to bump off of his morning missile.||i rolled over to snuggle my boyfriend, only to bump off of his rope.
+the king is foolish if he believes our rebellion will ever <m> surrender! </m>||the king is foolish if he believes our rebellion will ever give in!||the king is foolish if he believes our rebellion will ever yield!
+she's one of the top students in the school. her brother, on the other hand—well, let's just say that <m> she is not very intelligent. </m>||she's one of the top students in the school. her brother, on the other hand—well, let's just say that the elevator doesn't go all the way to the top.||she's one of the top students in the school.her brother, on the other hand—well, let's just say that she doesn't have a brain.
+the pharmaceutical industry is seeing a <m> </m> change this year as new laws seek to dismantle their long-despised ability to raise prices for life-saving drugs at their own discretion.||the pharmaceutical industry is seeing a wind of change this year as new laws seek to dismantle their long-despised ability to raise prices for life-saving drugs at their own discretion.||the pharmaceutical industry is seeing a sea change this year as new laws seek to dismantle their long-despised ability to raise prices for life-saving drugs at their own discretion.
+<m> why do i have to keep reminding you about ? </m> don't leave your wet towels on the floor!||how many times do i have to tell you? don't leave your wet towels on the floor!||why do i have to keep reminding you about ?don't leave your wet towels on the floor!
+the rights to abortion will always be <m> focused </m> in religious circles.||the rights to abortion will always be a bone of contention in religious circles.||the rights to abortion will always be centre stage in religious circles.
+i'm always looking for a great book to get <m> </m> into.||i'm always looking for a great book to get my teeth into.||i'm always looking for a great book to get my teeth into.
+hey, thanks for <m> leaving </m> me earlier—i was stuck talking to that guy for half an hour!||hey, thanks for bailing out on me earlier—i was stuck talking to that guy for half an hour!||hey, thanks for leaving me earlier—i was stuck talking to that guy for half an hour!
+between my hectic job and trying to mind the kids, i always feel <m> exhausted </m> by the time i get to bed at night.||between my hectic job and trying to mind the kids, i always feel like a wet dish rag by the time i get to bed at night.||between my hectic job and trying to mind the kids, i always feel like crap by the time i get to bed at night.
+he earned his daily <m> money to live on </m> as a music teacher.||he earned his daily bread as a music teacher.||he earned his daily bread and butter as a music teacher.
+he's made a career out of <m> copying </m> the classics.||he's made a career out of knocking off the classics.||he's made a career out of knocking off the classics.
+she was wide open to sink an easy three-pointer, but she <m> missed it </m> instead.||she was wide open to sink an easy three-pointer, but she rimmed it out instead.||she was wide open to sink an easy three-pointer, but she drew the line instead.
+the <m> probable situation is </m> that you are going to fail.||the odds are that you are going to fail.||the odds are that you are going to fail.
+i <m> stopped following </m> our original plan for the experiment when it didn't produce the results we'd hoped for.||i fell away from our original plan for the experiment when it didn't produce the results we'd hoped for.||i gave up on our original plan for the experiment when it didn't produce the results we'd hoped for.
+the students lined up and walked <m> </m> into the auditorium.||the students lined up and walked indian file into the auditorium.||the students lined up and walked straight into the auditorium.
+she attacked with her fingers hooked into claws , and now panic <m> spread strongly </m> through his veins.||she attacked with her fingers hooked into claws , and now panic raced like poison through his veins.||she attacked with her fingers hooked into claws , and now panic ran through his veins.
+the accused thought he would go <m> without being punished </m> just because he had hired a big lawyer ! but that did not happen for him.||the accused thought he would go scot-free just because he had hired a big lawyer ! but that did not happen for him.||the accused thought he would go to jail just because he had hired a big lawyer !but that did not happen for him.
+if funding by the government is withdrawn, small minority schools in the remote northern area, don’t <m> have a chance of success. </m>||if funding by the government is withdrawn, small minority schools in the remote northern area, don’t stand a chance.||if funding by the government is withdrawn, small minority schools in the remote northern area, don’t stand a chance.
+be <m> cautious </m> when you go out in the city at night.||be careful when you go out in the city at night.||be on your guard when you go out in the city at night.
+it seems like they've let the <m> feeling of being successful </m> cloud their judgment, as this latest business ventures is one of the most baffling in their entire history.||it seems like they've let the sweet smell of victory cloud their judgment, as this latest business ventures is one of the most baffling in their entire history.||it seems like they've let the buzz of success cloud their judgment, as this latest business ventures is one of the most baffling in their entire history.
+i have a <m> very limited knowledge of </m> him, but i wouldn't feel comfortable asking him to help me on this project.||i have a passing acquaintance with him, but i wouldn't feel comfortable asking him to help me on this project.||i have a very limited knowledge of him, but i wouldn't feel comfortable asking him to help me on this project.
+<m> classification of social classes </m> has become more fluid since the 60s.||social stratification has become more fluid since the 60s.||social stratification has become more fluid since the 60s.
+low paying jobs are <m> easy to come across </m> and anyone can get one if they try , but the high paying ones are not so easy to get and require proper and relevant skills.||low paying jobs are a dime a dozen and anyone can get one if they try , but the high paying ones are not so easy to get and require proper and relevant skills.||low paying jobs are as easy as a pie and anyone can get one if they try , but the high paying ones are not so easy to get and require proper and relevant skills.
+you're not <m> taking notice of </m> what he says.||you're not attending to what he says.||you're not paying attention to what he says.
+you should really <m> reduce </m> the angry rhetoric in the article, or people won't take it seriously.||you should really tone down the angry rhetoric in the article, or people won't take it seriously.||you should really tone down the angry rhetoric in the article, or people won't take it seriously.
+the singer in that band is so talented that i'm not surprised she wants to <m> be independent. </m>||the singer in that band is so talented that i'm not surprised she wants to set out on her own.||the singer in that band is so talented that i'm not surprised she wants to take her own path.
+i tried to break <m> </m> the locks in order to free the trapped birds.||i tried to break open the locks in order to free the trapped birds.||i tried to break through the locks in order to free the trapped birds.
+you'd have better luck <m> attempting a futile task </m> than getting those flowers to grow on such rocky soil.||you'd have better luck shoeing a goose than getting those flowers to grow on such rocky soil.||you'd have better luck throwing your hands up in frustration than getting those flowers to grow on such rocky soil.
+my dog is always full of <m> energy </m> and can barely sit calm. '||my dog is always full of vim and vigor and can barely sit calm. '||my dog is always full of life and can barely sit calm. '
+the police station was a <m> very busy place </m> when they had finally been able to trace the goon down.||the police station was a hive of activities when they had finally been able to trace the goon down.||the police station was a hive of activity when they had finally been able to trace the goon down.
+marking student assignments is a teacher's <m> responsibility. </m>||marking student assignments is a teacher's burden.||marking student assignments is a teacher's job.
+she’s <m> an exceptional person </m> – a little hard to take at times, but exquisite and cooperative.||she’s a diamond in the rough – a little hard to take at times, but exquisite and cooperative.||she’s a rare breed – a little hard to take at times, but exquisite and cooperative.
+her diaries <m> suddenly change </m> from supporting socialism to an interest in liberalism.||her diaries lurch from supporting socialism to an interest in liberalism.||her diaries shifted from supporting socialism to an interest in liberalism.
+that car moved off the track <m> at the last possible moment—another </m> moment and the train would have smashed into it.||that car moved off the track in the nick of time—another moment and the train would have smashed into it.||that car moved off the track in the nick of time—another moment and the train would have smashed into it.
+once she <m> concentrates on </m> a new project, there's no getting in his way.||once she locks onto a new project, there's no getting in his way.||once she sets her mind on a new project, there's no getting in his way.
+if you do not have a credit card when ordering online or over the phone, you can arrange to pay for your purchase <m> in advance. </m>||if you do not have a credit card when ordering online or over the phone, you can arrange to pay for your purchase cod.||if you do not have a credit card when ordering online or over the phone, you can arrange to pay for your purchase cash on delivery.
+he <m> kept secret of his religion to </m> his family.||he hid his religion from his family.||he kept his religion to himself and his family.
+a <m> savage scene !the terrors of hector. </m>||a sable scene ! the terrors hector led.||a savage scene !the terrors of hector.
+yes, aunt ida was so kind as to <m> explain to me </m> the whole story of how she bought peaches by mistake.||yes, aunt ida was so kind as to give me the benefit of the whole story of how she bought peaches by mistake.||yes, aunt ida was so kind as to lay out the whole story of how she bought peaches by mistake.
+i'm in a <m> troublesome situation—i </m> accidentally made plans with two different men tonight!||i'm in a bit of a jam—i accidentally made plans with two different men tonight!||i'm in a jam—i accidentally made plans with two different men tonight!
+that toy has been <m> selling well </m> in my store for months—i can barely keep it in stock!||that toy has been a hot item in my store for months—i can barely keep it in stock!||that toy has been hitting the shelves in my store for months—i can barely keep it in stock!
+i have a number of <m> left </m> debts that i have to pay.||i have a number of outstanding debts that i have to pay.||i have a number of remaining debts that i have to pay.
+i <m> argued </m> with him over the palestinian question.||i crossed swords with him over the palestinian question.||i argued with him over the palestinian question.
+mr. stewart may yell a lot, but i doubt he'll do anything to you—a <m> person who regularly makes angry or threatening statements rarely acts upon them. </m>||mr. stewart may yell a lot, but i doubt he'll do anything to you—a barking dog never bites.||mr. stewart may yell a lot, but i doubt he'll do anything to you—a sour mouth is a sour mouth.
+betty and larry 's affair led to a <m> child born out of wedlock </m> , and as a result betty was spurned by her family.||betty and larry 's affair led to a love child , and as a result betty was spurned by her family.||betty and larry 's affair led to a love child , and as a result betty was spurned by her family.
+many suspect the senator used his father's wealth and influence to <m> trick him </m> out of the military draft when he was in college.||many suspect the senator used his father's wealth and influence to wangle his way out of the military draft when he was in college.||many suspect the senator used his father's wealth and influence to whip him up out of the military draft when he was in college.
+a: "how did your coffee date with john go?" b: "it was pretty amicable, actually. we <m> reminisced </m> for a while, and then we went our separate ways."||a: "how did your coffee date with john go?" b: "it was pretty amicable, actually. we went down memory lane for a while, and then we went our separate ways."||a: "how did your coffee date with john go?"b: "it was pretty amicable, actually.we chatted for a while, and then we went our separate ways."
+my husband has told me to <m> use less money, </m> as i am spending more money than i am earning in a month.||my husband has told me to tighten my belt, as i am spending more money than i am earning in a month.||my husband has told me to cut corners, as i am spending more money than i am earning in a month.
+don't worry, i'm <m> fully aware of </m> the possible repercussions of this decision.||don't worry, i'm wide awake to the possible repercussions of this decision.||don't worry, i'm well-aware of the possible repercussions of this decision.
+we're all ready for the merger, but it takes two <m> people </m> to make a deal this big work, and the other company has been dragging its heels on the paperwork.||we're all ready for the merger, but it takes two to make a deal this big work, and the other company has been dragging its heels on the paperwork.||we're all ready for the merger, but it takes two to make a deal this big work, and the other company has been dragging its heels on the paperwork.
+the <m> national health service which is short of money </m> needs a prolonged period of government investment.||the cash-starved national health service needs a prolonged period of government investment.||the ailing national health service needs a prolonged period of government investment.
+why don't you actually help us fix the issue, instead of just <m> acting </m> and complaining?||why don't you actually help us fix the issue, instead of just sitting on your hands and complaining?||why don't you actually help us fix the issue, instead of just sitting on your hands and complaining?
+you can't make the jump standing still—you'll need to <m> gain momentum. </m>||you can't make the jump standing still—you'll need to build up a head of steam.||you can't make the jump standing still—you'll need to pick up speed.
+jimmy almost crossed the street without looking up from his cell phone. he <m> is very foolish! </m>||jimmy almost crossed the street without looking up from his cell phone. he ain't got a grain of sense!||jimmy almost crossed the street without looking up from his cell phone.he's as dumb as a pig!
+the decision need to be <m> made </m> by the end of the week.||the decision need to be cut and dried by the end of the week.||the decision need to be taken up by the end of the week.
+they said i had to <m> pay </m> $200 to cancel my contract early!||they said i had to shell out $200 to cancel my contract early!||they said i had to shell out $200 to cancel my contract early!
+i find these parties dreadfully boring. the only thing anyone talks about is how much money they make, how large their vacation homes are, and so <m> on. </m>||i find these parties dreadfully boring. the only thing anyone talks about is how much money they make, how large their vacation homes are, and so on and so forth.||i find these parties dreadfully boring.the only thing anyone talks about is how much money they make, how large their vacation homes are, and so on and so forth.
+he was inspired after reading the <m> story of his favourite film star growing up poor and becoming very successful and rich. </m>||he was inspired after reading the rags-to-riches story of his favourite film star.||he was inspired after reading the true story of his favourite film star growing up poor and becoming a millionaire.
+thank you for <m> bravery </m> to come pick me up.||thank you for braving the elements to come pick me up.||thank you for your bravery to come pick me up.
+i fail to understand why <m> making a huge profit </m> is the only goal that today’s generation makes for themselves.||i fail to understand why cashing in is the only goal that today’s generation makes for themselves.||i fail to understand why breaking the bank is the only goal that today’s generation makes for themselves.
+finally , after <m> a long time , the door closed suddenly </m> , and katie rushed down the hallway.||finally , after what felt like hours , the door slammed , and katie rushed down the hallway.||finally , after a long time , the door slammed shut , and katie rushed down the hallway.
+we need to <m> educate those freshmen—they </m> can't keep coming into the senior hallway!||we need to set those freshmen wise—they can't keep coming into the senior hallway!||we need to train those freshmen—they can't keep coming into the senior hallway!
+he has sworn that he will <m> let </m> cuba out of the world economy.||he has sworn that he will freeze cuba out of the world economy.||he has sworn that he will bail cuba out of the world economy.
+at daybreak, we <m> escaped </m> from the treacherous island as quickly as we could.||at daybreak, we made away from the treacherous island as quickly as we could.||at daybreak, we sailed away from the treacherous island as quickly as we could.
+the discovery of oil and natural gas reserves has brought wealth beyond any <m> hope </m> to the region.||the discovery of oil and natural gas reserves has brought wealth beyond any dream of avarice to the region.||the discovery of oil and natural gas reserves has brought wealth beyond any shadow to the region.
+if you patronize the <m> illegal business </m> district, you're essentially subsidizing the sex trade.||if you patronize the red-light district, you're essentially subsidizing the sex trade.||if you patronize the sex trade district, you're essentially subsidizing the sex trade.
+the soldier mounted <m> </m> the machine gun on the rampart in preparation of the invading forces.||the soldier mounted up the machine gun on the rampart in preparation of the invading forces.||the soldier mounted up the machine gun on the rampart in preparation of the invading forces.
+i don't expect <m> an elaborate welcome </m> or anything, but it would be nice to be greeted with a little more enthusiasm than that!||i don't expect the red-carpet treatment or anything, but it would be nice to be greeted with a little more enthusiasm than that!||i don't expect a warm welcome or anything, but it would be nice to be greeted with a little more enthusiasm than that!
+veins <m> have a sour taste and bones like sugar taste. </m>||veins like pulp and bones like sugar.||veins have a sour taste and bones like sugar.
+i'm going to <m> make contact </m> with my friends after we're finished eating dinner, if that's all right.||i'm going to link with my friends after we're finished eating dinner, if that's all right.||i'm going to link up with my friends after we're finished eating dinner, if that's all right.
+the prime aim is to <m> prevent inflation. </m>||the prime aim is to keep inflation down.||the prime aim is to keep inflation under control.
+you did a fine job in the stables, edgar. i have some money for you, as the <m> worker deserves to be paid. </m>||you did a fine job in the stables, edgar. i have some money for you, as the laborer is worthy of his hire.||you did a fine job in the stables, edgar.i have some money for you, as the laborer deserves his wages.
+if you keep <m> talking </m> like this, you're going to put your audience to sleep.||if you keep droning on like this, you're going to put your audience to sleep.||if you keep making noise like this, you're going to put your audience to sleep.
+at last the doctor's computer system is <m> operating. </m>||at last the doctor's computer system is up and running.||at last the doctor's computer system is up and running.
+the deep blue of his eyes , glow in the night <m> brightly. </m>||the deep blue of his eyes , glow in the night like luminaries.||the deep blue of his eyes , glow in the night like fire.
+my engagement ring made my friends <m> wish to have it. </m>||my engagement ring made my friends green with envy.||my engagement ring made my friends swoon.
+he scoffed , still feeling the <m> sharpness </m> of fury like acid on his tongue.||he scoffed , still feeling the bite of fury like acid on his tongue.||he scoffed , still feeling the sting of fury like acid on his tongue.
+a whistleblower within the company <m> released classified </m> information about their tax evasion practices.||a whistleblower within the company leaked out information about their tax evasion practices.||a whistleblower within the company leaked out information about their tax evasion practices.
+but <m> french made it </m> this way.||but by the french it turned was this way.||but french made it this way.
+the withdrawal of recognition for study centres by the university grants commission was <m> unexpected. </m>||the withdrawal of recognition for study centres by the university grants commission was a bolt from the blue.||the withdrawal of recognition for study centres by the university grants commission was a shock.
+as soon as the bell rang, kids began <m> moving </m> into the building.||as soon as the bell rang, kids began flooding into the building.||as soon as the bell rang, kids began moving into the building.
+she had to <m> write </m> up a formal letter of appeal explaining why she still belonged in the prestigious school.||she had to type up a formal letter of appeal explaining why she still belonged in the prestigious school.||she had to pen up a formal letter of appeal explaining why she still belonged in the prestigious school.
+no one had anything negative to say when i first pitched this idea, but now people are coming out of <m> nowhere </m> to criticize it.||no one had anything negative to say when i first pitched this idea, but now people are coming out of the woodwork to criticize it.||no one had anything negative to say when i first pitched this idea, but now people are coming out of the blue to criticize it.
+though your first attempt was a failure , you would do well to <m> not worry about the past </m> and move ahead in your endeavour.||though your first attempt was a failure , you would do well to let bygones be bygones and move ahead in your endeavour.||though your first attempt was a failure , you would do well to take stock and move ahead in your endeavour.
+i had to use <m> every possible trick </m> to solve the case.||i had to use my whole bag of tricks to solve the case.||i had to use every trick in the book to solve the case.
+you're off <m> topic </m> again, mom. try to finish the story.||you're off the track again, mom. try to finish the story.||you're off the mark again, mom.try to finish the story.
+with so many things to do inside the theme park, you really get a lot of <m> value for your money. </m>||with so many things to do inside the theme park, you really get a lot of bang for your buck.||with so many things to do inside the theme park, you really get a lot of bang for your buck.
+i'm going to <m> be fired </m> if the boss finds out that printing error was my fault.||i'm going to get axed if the boss finds out that printing error was my fault.||i'm going to lose my job if the boss finds out that printing error was my fault.
+their account has <m> been </m> in arrears, so i doubt we'll see money from them any time soon.||their account has gotten in arrears, so i doubt we'll see money from them any time soon.||their account has been sitting in arrears, so i doubt we'll see money from them any time soon.
+they are <m> too much of risk takers </m> and i can not afford that kind of risk.||they are high rollers and i can not afford that kind of risk.||they are a bit of a risk taker and i can not afford that kind of risk.
+many say that achieving world peace is <m> impossible </m> because human beings are so flawed in their logic and emotions.||many say that achieving world peace is a pipe dream because human beings are so flawed in their logic and emotions.||many say that achieving world peace is beyond the pale because human beings are so flawed in their logic and emotions.
+<m> they can't tolerate </m> people who smoke.||he can't stand people who smoke.||they can't stand people who smoke.
+no, you shouldn't meet your date at any <m> </m> place. make sure it's somewhere public.||no, you shouldn't meet your date at any old place. make sure it's somewhere public.||no, you shouldn't meet your date at any other place.make sure it's somewhere public.
+his <m> bright red eyes made me feel soft. </m>||his glossy red eyes glow like candles.||his flaming red eyes made me feel like silk.
+how did your team do in the tournament? <m> very close; </m> we came second.||how did your team do in the tournament? close, but no cigar; we came second.||how did your team do in the tournament?close, but still close; we came second.
+this dog is in <m> excellent </m> condition.||this dog is in tip-top condition.||this dog is in mint condition.
+it must be a shock for them having to count their pennies like this—they're used to <m> living well, </m> after all.||it must be a shock for them having to count their pennies like this—they're used to eating high off the hog, after all.||it must be a shock for them having to count their pennies like this—they're used to eating well, after all.
+i know that <m> a young person cannot be expected to have or display the wisdom and sound judgment of an older person, </m> and yet, i still get so frustrated with my son and the ridiculous things that he does!||i know that you can't put an old head on young shoulders, and yet, i still get so frustrated with my son and the ridiculous things that he does!||i know that wisdom and sound judgment are not the same as wisdom and sound judgment, and yet, i still get so frustrated with my son and the ridiculous things that he does!
+i had demanded about 15 numbers of drinking water bottle for that long journey. but shopkeeper had only a dozen and i asked him to arrange <m> 13 </m> at least.||i had demanded about 15 numbers of drinking water bottle for that long journey. but shopkeeper had only a dozen and i asked him to arrange baker’s dozen at least.||i had demanded about 15 numbers of drinking water bottle for that long journey.but shopkeeper had only a dozen and i asked him to arrange 13 at least.
+a: "i don't love the idea of having a fence between our properties." b: "yeah, but you know what they say—good <m> neighbors </m> make good neighbors."||a: "i don't love the idea of having a fence between our properties." b: "yeah, but you know what they say—good fences make good neighbors."||a: "i don't love the idea of having a fence between our properties."b: "yeah, but you know what they say—good neighbors make good neighbors."
+i'm sorry to <m> bother </m> you about this again, but i need your help with a new problem that has cropped up.||i'm sorry to trouble you about this again, but i need your help with a new problem that has cropped up.||i'm sorry to bother you about this again, but i need your help with a new problem that has cropped up.
+i know you want the new phone, but the answer is no. <m> i don't have a lot </m> of money.||i know you want the new phone, but the answer is no. i'm not made of money.||i know you want the new phone, but the answer is no.i don't have a lot of money.
+the slice of pie was <m> presented with </m> a scoop of vanilla ice cream.||the slice of pie was accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream.||the slice of pie was topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
+does anyone know if they found the man from this morning's <m> public alert? </m>||does anyone know if they found the man from this morning's silver alert?||does anyone know if they found the man from this morning's red alert?
+my son scored 5 out of <m> 10 well, it’s better than nothing. </m>||my son scored 5 out of 10. well, it’s better than a goose egg.||my son scored 5 out of 10.well, it’s better than nothing.
+my sister is suffering a <m> backsliding </m> since of her unsocial activities.||my sister is suffering a fall from grace since of her unsocial activities.||my sister is suffering a fall since of her unsocial activities.
+there have been fears that the computer giant's existing <m> </m> user base may decline after their newest operating system is implemented.||there have been fears that the computer giant's existing installed user base may decline after their newest operating system is implemented.||there have been fears that the computer giant's existing mass user base may decline after their newest operating system is implemented.
+the government kept the company <m> closely monitored </m> on suspicion of tax evasion and money laundering.||the government kept the company under close scrutiny on suspicion of tax evasion and money laundering.||the government kept the company on suspicion of tax evasion and money laundering.
+this is a delicate situation, so you can't act impulsively. keep in mind that what <m> has already happened cannot be reversed. </m>||this is a delicate situation, so you can't act impulsively. keep in mind that what is done cannot be undone.||this is a delicate situation, so you can't act impulsively.keep in mind that what has already happened cannot be reversed.
+well, that movie <m> was disappointing. </m> i wish i could get my money back!||well, that movie sucked the big one. i wish i could get my money back!||well, that movie didn't cut it.i wish i could get my money back!
+despite housing the cradle of modern democracy, athens really felt like <m> a part </m> of greece compared to the country's beautiful islands and countryside.||despite housing the cradle of modern democracy, athens really felt like the armpit of greece compared to the country's beautiful islands and countryside.||despite housing the cradle of modern democracy, athens really felt like part of greece compared to the country's beautiful islands and countryside.
+i don’t think it’s fair when people <m> are not interested in what they do, </m> and don’t tell you clearly what they want.||i don’t think it’s fair when people blow hot and cold, and don’t tell you clearly what they want.||i don’t think it’s fair when people don’t care what they do, and don’t tell you clearly what they want.
+it took a few weeks, but i think i've finally <m> settled </m> at my new job.||it took a few weeks, but i think i've finally gotten into my stride at my new job.||it took a few weeks, but i think i've finally settled in at my new job.
+the breaking power moved through the wall <m> suddenly. </m>||the breaking power moved through the wall like ripples on a lake.||the breaking power moved through the wall like thunder.
+it's nothing serious—she's just some <m> sexual relationship </m> he hooked up with after the game.||it's nothing serious—she's just some hockey whore he hooked up with after the game.||it's nothing serious—she's just some guy he hooked up with after the game.
+we have new <m> </m> neighbors in our office building. i think they said they're doing financial consulting work for small businesses.||we have new next-door neighbors in our office building. i think they said they're doing financial consulting work for small businesses.||we have new business neighbors in our office building.i think they said they're doing financial consulting work for small businesses.
+ever since my breakup with ben, i've tried to <m> immerse </m> myself in my work to keep from crying all day long.||ever since my breakup with ben, i've tried to bury myself in my work to keep from crying all day long.||ever since my breakup with ben, i've tried to immerse myself in my work to keep from crying all day long.
+a: "that guy always dominates the class discussion with his rambling, inane thoughts, like he's some genius." b: "i know! i wish someone would speak up and <m> criticize him." </m>||a: "that guy always dominates the class discussion with his rambling, inane thoughts, like he's some genius." b: "i know! i wish someone would speak up and take him down to||a: "that guy always dominates the class discussion with his rambling, inane thoughts, like he's some genius."b: "i know!i wish someone would speak up and take him to task."
+i've always thought he was a bit of a <m> suspicious person, </m> so i was a bit nervous when janet said she was going to work for him.||i've always thought he was a bit of a shady character, so i was a bit nervous when janet said she was going to work for him.||i've always thought he was a bit of a hot potato, so i was a bit nervous when janet said she was going to work for him.
+i'm sorry, but i'll have to <m> refuse an offer </m> for dinner this saturday. would next weekend work for you?||i'm sorry, but i'll have to take a rain check for dinner this saturday. would next weekend work for you?||i'm sorry, but i'll have to turn a blind eye for dinner this saturday.would next weekend work for you?
+that band's new song is really <m> appealing! </m>||that band's new song is really off the hook!||that band's new song is really hitting the spot!
+let's see what i have in my box <m> </m> to entertain the baby.||let's see what i have in my box of tricks to entertain the baby.||let's see what i have in my box of tricks to entertain the baby.
+saying you will achieve this task is similar to saying you will find <m> an insignificant item to be searched in a huge pile. </m>||saying you will achieve this task is similar to saying you will find a needle in a haystack.||saying you will achieve this task is similar to saying you will find a rabbit in a haystack.
+the labour party used to <m> let the unions under their control </m> but no longer.||the labour party used to have the unions in its pocket but no longer.||the labour party used to put the unions under their wing but no longer.
+i am <m> contemplating </m> the expansion of my business to overseas.||i am mulling over the expansion of my business to overseas.||i am contemplating the expansion of my business to overseas.
+the actor <m> accosted </m> the film industry for allowing such abhorrent behavior to go unchecked.||the actor lit into the film industry for allowing such abhorrent behavior to go unchecked.||the actor took a beating at the film industry for allowing such abhorrent behavior to go unchecked.
+susan apologized for gossiping behind my back she can <m> complain all she wants </m> and i have no time for fake friends. '||susan apologized for gossiping behind my back she can cry me a river and i have no time for fake friends. '||susan apologized for gossiping behind my back she can rant all she wants and i have no time for fake friends. '
+we've had people <m> entering </m> all evening, so we actually had a decent crowd by the end of the night.||we've had people walking in all evening, so we actually had a decent crowd by the end of the night.||we've had people coming in all evening, so we actually had a decent crowd by the end of the night.
+the client rejected all our proposals, so we had to ask the consultant to take the project back to the <m> beginning. </m>||the client rejected all our proposals, so we had to ask the consultant to take the project back to the drawing board.||the client rejected all our proposals, so we had to ask the consultant to take the project back to the drawing board.
+nice <m> teeth </m> you've got there—very pearly and straight!||nice set of delph you've got there—very pearly and straight!||nice bites you've got there—very pearly and straight!
+losing one of our sponsors at a time like this would be <m> the worst </m> scenario for the company.||losing one of our sponsors at a time like this would be a nightmare scenario for the company.||losing one of our sponsors at a time like this would be the worst-case scenario for the company.
+steve is the only member in our family who appears to be getting <m> nervous </m> about moving to the new house.||steve is the only member in our family who appears to be getting cold feet about moving to the new house.||steve is the only member in our family who appears to be getting cold feet about moving to the new house.
+does your boss tell you the truth anything that's going on? when i worked there, they <m> kept me ignorant—that's </m> why i left!||does your boss tell you the truth anything that's going on? when i worked there, they treated me like a mushroom—that's why i left!||does your boss tell you the truth anything that's going on?when i worked there, they kept me in the dark—that's why i left!
+don't give her any more assignments right now—she has too many <m> simultaneous tasks </m> as it is.||don't give her any more assignments right now—she has too many irons in the fire as it is.||don't give her any more assignments right now—she has too many ducks in a row as it is.
+after living with epilepsy for so long, i've learned to recognize what will <m> cause </m> an attack.||after living with epilepsy for so long, i've learned to recognize what will produce an attack.||after living with epilepsy for so long, i've learned to recognize what will trigger an attack.
+the new manager's conviction and sense of purpose really <m> makes clear </m> just how useless our last boss was.||the new manager's conviction and sense of purpose really throws into sharp relief just how useless our last boss was.||the new manager's conviction and sense of purpose really sets out just how useless our last boss was.
+i've been <m> putting in a lot of effort </m> all night long to get this presentation ready for tomorrow's meeting.||i've been busting my hump all night long to get this presentation ready for tomorrow's meeting.||i've been working hard all night long to get this presentation ready for tomorrow's meeting.
+<m> claiming the drug they had got </m> flying.||clasping the drug they had taken flying.||claiming the drug they had got flying.
+the agricultural policy is <m> harming the livelihoods of farmers seriously. </m>||the agricultural policy is menacing the livelihoods of farmers.||the agricultural policy is putting the livelihoods of farmers at risk.
+i wish i had given myself an extra day off before going back to work after my vacation. oh well—would of, <m> would of, would </m> of.||i wish i had given myself an extra day off before going back to work after my vacation. oh well—would of, could of, should of.||i wish i had given myself an extra day off before going back to work after my vacation.oh well—would of, would of.
+as has been widely predicted, yesterday the governor <m> was competing </m> for the presidential election next year.||as has been widely predicted, yesterday the governor threw his hat into the ring for the presidential election next year.||as has been widely predicted, yesterday the governor was in the running for the presidential election next year.
+her comment really <m> upset me. </m> she was really out of line to say that.||her comment really stuck in my throat. she was really out of line to say that.||her comment really knocked my socks off.she was really out of line to say that.
+the mentorship scheme <m> is more likely to increase </m> assimilation of new students.||the mentorship scheme smoothes the way for assimilation of new students.||the mentorship scheme increases assimilation of new students.
+you better <m> stop </m> these antics before your father gets home.||you better cut these antics before your father gets home.||you better put a stop to these antics before your father gets home.
+when the economy crashed, thousands of people lost their jobs, their homes, and their pensions <m> all at once. </m>||when the economy crashed, thousands of people lost their jobs, their homes, and their pensions at a single stroke.||when the economy crashed, thousands of people lost their jobs, their homes, and their pensions in one fell swoop.
+they keep the young <m> staff </m> of today so occupied with work that they do not even have the time to look out of the window let alone lead a revolution.||they keep the young blood of today so occupied with work that they do not even have the time to look out of the window let alone lead a revolution.||they keep the young blood of today so occupied with work that they do not even have the time to look out of the window let alone lead a revolution.
+i admire how kids just <m> relax </m> without a care in the world.||i admire how kids just breeze along without a care in the world.||i admire how kids just lay back and enjoy themselves without a care in the world.
+geist <m> snatches my thought off drunkenly </m> from his fingertips.||geist flicks off my thought like water from his fingertips.||geist snatches my thought off from his fingertips.
+how much <m> paper money </m> is this repair job gonna cost me?||how much green is this repair job gonna cost me?||how much pennies is this repair job gonna cost me?
+can you <m> move </m> the kids out of the house for relay races?||can you conduct the kids out of the house for relay races?||can you wheel the kids out of the house for relay races?
+that feeling seemed like <m> a long time </m> ago.||that feeling seemed like ages ago.||that feeling seemed like years ago.
+mathematics turned out to be a <m> difficult problem </m> for students in the examination.||mathematics turned out to be a hard nut to crack for students in the examination.||mathematics turned out to be a thorn in the side for students in the examination.
+his criticism of the prime minister was <m> harsh. </m>||his criticism of the prime minister was to close to the bone.||his criticism of the prime minister was harsh.
+i'm sorry, we are not accepting applications <m> currently. </m>||i'm sorry, we are not accepting applications at present.||i'm sorry, we are not accepting applications at present.
+after his first book was published , the author said in an interview that he had greatly enjoyed writing it , and that it was <m> not for gains or rewards. </m>||after his first book was published , the author said in an interview that he had greatly enjoyed writing it , and that it was a labour of love.||after his first book was published , the author said in an interview that he had greatly enjoyed writing it , and that it was a labor of love.
+we had to order a second shipment of shirts because they have just been <m> selling very quickly! </m>||we had to order a second shipment of shirts because they have just been going like hot cakes!||we had to order a second shipment of shirts because they have just been flying high!
+no, your sister isn't perfect, but at least she's never been arrested—her shortcomings are just <m> minor </m> compared to your own!||no, your sister isn't perfect, but at least she's never been arrested—her shortcomings are just a mote in the eye compared to your own!||no, your sister isn't perfect, but at least she's never been arrested—her shortcomings are just minor compared to your own!
+the next step will be to add a <m> basic area for showering </m> so that we can clean up after mucking out stalls.||the next step will be to add a cowboy shower so that we can clean up after mucking out stalls.||the next step will be to add a washroom so that we can clean up after mucking out stalls.
+the sales staff was asked to <m> pay attention </m> when he could not suggest anything that the client considered buying.||the sales staff was asked to prick up his ears when he could not suggest anything that the client considered buying.||the sales staff was asked to pay attention when he could not suggest anything that the client considered buying.
+i know you're mad at your dad, but don't <m> blame yourself </m> here—running away is only going to make your life harder.||i know you're mad at your dad, but don't cut your own throat here—running away is only going to make your life harder.||i know you're mad at your dad, but don't lay yourself down here—running away is only going to make your life harder.
+unfortunately, smear tactics and name calling are just part of the <m> general rules </m> in an election these days.||unfortunately, smear tactics and name calling are just part of the rules of the game in an election these days.||unfortunately, smear tactics and name calling are just part of the game in an election these days.
+<m> it 's not time for me to leave </m> yet.||it was like life did n 't want me to move on just yet.||it 's not time for me to leave yet.
+they tried to <m> negotiate with me, </m> but i told them i couldn't budge on the salary.||they tried to knock me down, but i told them i couldn't budge on the salary.||they tried to negotiate with me, but i told them i couldn't budge on the salary.
+we're trying to sell the house, but its undesirable location has proved to be a real <m> obstacle. </m>||we're trying to sell the house, but its undesirable location has proved to be a real stumbling block.||we're trying to sell the house, but its undesirable location has proved to be a real stumbling block.
+as she posed for our photographer, passing drivers, local shopkeepers, in factjust about any <m> strong </m> male in the vicinity, contorted their necks to get a look at her.||as she posed for our photographer, passing drivers, local shopkeepers, in factjust about any red-blooded male in the vicinity, contorted their necks to get a look at her.||as she posed for our photographer, passing drivers, local shopkeepers, in factjust about any fat male in the vicinity, contorted their necks to get a look at her.
+my dad always <m> annoys </m> everybody with his no sense of humour. '||my dad always get goat of everybody with his no sense of humour. '||my dad always gets into trouble with everybody with his no sense of humour. '
+jane was a very popular girl in her college and was surrounded by admirers , but she <m> only had interest </m> for steve.||jane was a very popular girl in her college and was surrounded by admirers , but she had eyes only for steve.||jane was a very popular girl in her college and was surrounded by admirers , but she didn 't have a heart for steve.
+this generation's <m> passion for </m> mobile devices is going to be the downfall of modern society.||this generation's love affair with mobile devices is going to be the downfall of modern society.||this generation's love affair with mobile devices is going to be the downfall of modern society.
+these days people have started <m> expressing their feelings </m> over social media , against the malpractices of the government.||these days people have started venting their spleen over social media , against the malpractices of the government.||these days people have started expressing themselves over social media , against the malpractices of the government.
+please <m> mark </m> the part of the lawn you'd like sprayed for weeds.||please stake off the part of the lawn you'd like sprayed for weeds.||please mark out the part of the lawn you'd like sprayed for weeds.
+he <m> ignited </m> the fireworks, then ran behind the car for cover.||he set fire to the fireworks, then ran behind the car for cover.||he lit up the fireworks, then ran behind the car for cover.
+you need to keep <m> moving—that's </m> how this game works!||you need to keep the ball rolling—that's how this game works!||you need to keep moving—that's how this game works!
+the commentators often ignored the actual match and indulged in personal banter and <m> things that happen at the same time. </m>||the commentators often ignored the actual match and indulged in personal banter and byplay.||the commentators often ignored the actual match and indulged in personal banter and slam dunk.
+i need to start exercising again. i can tell i'm starting to <m> get fat. </m>||i need to start exercising again. i can tell i'm starting to pork up.||i need to start exercising again.i can tell i'm starting to lose weight.
+the job interview is a week away, so i'm not worried about it yet—i'll <m> address it </m> when i come to it.||the job interview is a week away, so i'm not worried about it yet—i'll cross that bridge when i come to it.||the job interview is a week away, so i'm not worried about it yet—i'll bring it up when i come to it.
+you will not legally own your car until you <m> make </m> your final loan repayment to the bank.||you will not legally own your car until you render your final loan repayment to the bank.||you will not legally own your car until you make your final loan repayment to the bank.
+excuse me, i'm just <m> going to the bathroom to use the toilet </m> for a moment.||excuse me, i'm just visiting mrs. murphy for a moment.||excuse me, i'm just going to the bathroom for a moment.
+some jerk came into the bank and <m> passed </m> the entire line of people, as if they weren't even there.||some jerk came into the bank and breezed past the entire line of people, as if they weren't even there.||some jerk came into the bank and ran past the entire line of people, as if they weren't even there.
+i heard that <m> idiot </m> terry cost us yet another client with the idiotic things he says.||i heard that lamebrain terry cost us yet another client with the idiotic things he says.||i heard that shit terry cost us yet another client with the idiotic things he says.
+there’s nothing worse than getting <m> spoiled! </m>||there’s nothing worse than getting a worm in your apple!||there’s nothing worse than getting spoiled!
+it's incredibly difficult to <m> impress </m> when writing a tv series finale. that's why most finales end up disappointing a lot of fans.||it's incredibly difficult to stick the landing when writing a tv series finale. that's why most finales end up disappointing a lot of fans.||it's incredibly difficult to pull a punch when writing a tv series finale.that's why most finales end up disappointing a lot of fans.
+my children, i hope, will be my <m> support </m> in old age.||my children, i hope, will be my props in old age.||my children, i hope, will be my backbone in old age.
+sometimes , the best solutions arise when we <m> have limited options. </m>||sometimes , the best solutions arise when we are with our backs to the wall.||sometimes , the best solutions arise when we don't have a choice in hand.
+<m> she became famous </m> after the film's release.||she's in the spotlight after the film's release.||she made a name for herself after the film's release.
+we <m> sat </m> together in the grass, watching the clouds pass by overhead.||we laid together in the grass, watching the clouds pass by overhead.||we sat together in the grass, watching the clouds pass by overhead.
+i'm not surprised to hear that amy broke up with jack—he was always so rude to her that he definitely <m> deserved it. </m>||i'm not surprised to hear that amy broke up with jack—he was always so rude to her that he definitely he had it coming.||i'm not surprised to hear that amy broke up with jack—he was always so rude to her that he definitely deserved it.
+the critic must have <m> expressed his anger </m> before writing that very negative review.||the critic must have dipped his pen in gall before writing that very negative review.||the critic must have shook his head before writing that very negative review.
+this book <m> deals with </m> literature from 1832-1914.||this book covers literature from 1832-1914.||this book covers literature from 1832-1914.
+jane always gets really violent when she's <m> drunk </m> like that.||jane always gets really violent when she's out of her brain like that.||jane always gets really violent when she's under the weather like that.
+if you are so serious-minded that you can't <m> laugh at </m> yourself every once in a while, you're going to have a hard time enjoying most of life.||if you are so serious-minded that you can't take the mick out of yourself every once in a while, you're going to have a hard time enjoying most of life.||if you are so serious-minded that you can't poke fun at yourself every once in a while, you're going to have a hard time enjoying most of life.
+the huge growth of her wealth over the past year <m> moved </m> her to the top ten list of the most wealthy individuals.||the huge growth of her wealth over the past year rocketed her to the top ten list of the most wealthy individuals.||the huge growth of her wealth over the past year rocketed her to the top ten list of the most wealthy individuals.
+my friends and i love theater, so you can always count on someone <m> performing a </m> song when we're together.||my friends and i love theater, so you can always count on someone breaking out with song when we're together.||my friends and i love theater, so you can always count on someone singing a song when we're together.
+i don’t want you to be just <m> agree with your supervisor </m> but rather have your own views on things as well.||i don’t want you to be just a yes man but rather have your own views on things as well.||i don’t want you to be just on the same page as your supervisor but rather have your own views on things as well.
+my father has always been a <m> stressed </m> flyer. he can't even step foot on a plane without breaking out in a sweat.||my father has always been a white-knuckle flyer. he can't even step foot on a plane without breaking out in a sweat.||my father has always been a stressed-out flyer.he can't even step foot on a plane without breaking out in a sweat.
+i don’t enjoy camping and my husband hates the cold. so, we had to <m> reach a compromise </m> and go to the beach for the weekend.||i don’t enjoy camping and my husband hates the cold. so, we had to meet halfway and go to the beach for the weekend.||i don’t enjoy camping and my husband hates the cold.so, we had to compromise and go to the beach for the weekend.
+the group of rebels <m> started </m> on a futile attempt to overthrow the government.||the group of rebels launched forth on a futile attempt to overthrow the government.||the group of rebels launched forth on a futile attempt to overthrow the government.
+the whole country has <m> defended </m> the two men accused of breaking into the school.||the whole country has taken up the cudgels for the two men accused of breaking into the school.||the whole country has stood firm on the two men accused of breaking into the school.
+the candidate has been <m> selling </m> his opponent's scandal for press coverage.||the candidate has been milking his opponent's scandal for press coverage.||the candidate has been selling off his opponent's scandal for press coverage.
+the coach patted the star hitter on the back as she made her way to the plate and told her to <m> swing at will. </m>||the coach patted the star hitter on the back as she made her way to the plate and told her to bat away.||the coach patted the star hitter on the back as she made her way to the plate and told her to swing at will.
+whoa, hang on, my dress is caught on something. i think i <m> closed it accidentally. </m>||whoa, hang on, my dress is caught on something. i think i shut the door on it.||whoa, hang on, my dress is caught on something.i think i screwed it up.
+it is important that one <m> has faith in </m> one's friends, for it is to them one must turn when life becomes difficult.||it is important that one sets great store by one's friends, for it is to them one must turn when life becomes difficult.||it is important that one holds on to one's friends, for it is to them one must turn when life becomes difficult.
+don't <m> give power to </m> that madman!||don't invest power in that madman!||don't give power to that madman!
+if you think he bought all that stock to <m> control its price, </m> you should report him—that kind of activity is illegal.||if you think he bought all that stock to corner the market, you should report him—that kind of activity is illegal.||if you think he bought all that stock to keep its price in check, you should report him—that kind of activity is illegal.
+don't start a conversation with stu if you want to leave on time tonight—that guy <m> is very talkative. </m>||don't start a conversation with stu if you want to leave on time tonight—that guy can talk the hind leg off a donkey.||don't start a conversation with stu if you want to leave on time tonight—that guy has a big mouth.
+that football nearly knocked <m> me </m> off. i'm glad i ducked in time!||that football nearly knocked my head off. i'm glad i ducked in time!||that football nearly knocked my head off.i'm glad i ducked in time!
+hey, if you could share our charity event, you could really give it a <m> </m> boost.||hey, if you could share our charity event, you could really give it a signal boost.||hey, if you could share our charity event, you could really give it a head start.
+you should go to bed now – if you wish to wake up <m> very early in the morning. </m>||you should go to bed now – if you wish to wake up at the crack of daw n||you should go to bed now – if you wish to wake up at the crack of dawn.
+living in such a small, rural town, there wasn't much to do for <m> fun </m> other than drive around in our car all night.||living in such a small, rural town, there wasn't much to do for giggles other than drive around in our car all night.||living in such a small, rural town, there wasn't much to do for the kids other than drive around in our car all night.
+it was truly a fight to the <m> end, </m> with new england managing a field goal in the final seconds of the game to secure their victory.||it was truly a fight to the finish, with new england managing a field goal in the final seconds of the game to secure their victory.||it was truly a fight to the bitter end, with new england managing a field goal in the final seconds of the game to secure their victory.
+when i told the eye doctor that the eye chart wasn't <m> clear, </m> he adjusted his machine some more.||when i told the eye doctor that the eye chart wasn't in focus, he adjusted his machine some more.||when i told the eye doctor that the eye chart wasn't in focus, he adjusted his machine some more.
+terry was fired after he began making <m> sexual </m> advances to his secretary.||terry was fired after he began making advances to his secretary.||terry was fired after he began making advances to his secretary.
+the newlyweds are so cute—they really seem to be feeling <m> happy and contented. </m>||the newlyweds are so cute—they really seem to be feeling a glow of happiness.||the newlyweds are so cute—they really seem to be feeling like family.
+why don't you just, oh i don't know, tell him the truth? <m> </m> crazy enough it might actually work.||why don't you just, oh i don't know, tell him the truth? crazy, right? crazy enough it might actually work.||why don't you just, oh i don't know, tell him the truth?crazy enough it might actually work.
+shady deals like this are the <m> negative </m> side of the music industry, unfortunately.||shady deals like this are the dark side of the music industry, unfortunately.||shadey deals like this are the dark side of the music industry, unfortunately.
+i have opened my old iphone to peep into; there were <m> tiny bits </m> in that.||i have opened my old iphone to peep into; there were bits and pieces in that.||i have opened my old iphone to peep into; there were bits and pieces in that.
+she narrowed her eyes, and i could tell her thoughts had turned <m> evil. </m>||she narrowed her eyes, and i could tell her thoughts had turned as black as a raven's wing.||she narrowed her eyes, and i could tell her thoughts had turned black.
+once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be <m> the center of attention </m> for months.||once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be in the limelight for months.||once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be in the limelight for months.
+a gang of goons was beating an old man but instead of helping him everybody <m> ignored it. </m>||a gang of goons was beating an old man but instead of helping him everybody turned a blind eye. '||a gang of goons was beating an old man but instead of helping him everybody took it for granted.
+over the years i <m> gradually became eatranged with </m> my wife.||over the years i drifted apart from my wife.||over the years i fell in love with my wife.
+vet expenses and food bills are all part <m> </m> of getting a pet.||vet expenses and food bills are all part and parcel of getting a pet.||vet expenses and food bills are all part and parcel of getting a pet.
+she's always <m> expressed her feelings openly, </m> so she isn't very good at holding back when she's upset about something.||she's always had her heart on her sleeve, so she isn't very good at holding back when she's upset about something.||she's always opened her heart, so she isn't very good at holding back when she's upset about something.
+she had long scarlet hair that seemed to <m> scatter </m> around her like autumn leaves in a breeze.||she had long scarlet hair that seemed to float around her like autumn leaves in a breeze.||she had long scarlet hair that seemed to wind around her like autumn leaves in a breeze.
+i planned to cook dinner, but then i <m> had limited </m> time—so how do you feel about ordering a pizza?||i planned to cook dinner, but then i became a bit pushed for time—so how do you feel about ordering a pizza?||i planned to cook dinner, but then i ran out of time—so how do you feel about ordering a pizza?
+unemployed youngsters in london are <m> going uncontrollably </m> into crime.||unemployed youngsters in london are sliding into crime.||unemployed youngsters in london are driving themselves into crime.
+men who were dressed like professionals and not <m> unemployed </m> bikers.||men who were dressed like professionals and not out-of-work bikers.||men who were dressed like professionals and not low-rent bikers.
+this offer includes a 20 percent discount, and i've waived all the fees. i can't <m> offer or propose a better deal. </m>||this offer includes a 20 percent discount, and i've waived all the fees. i can't say fairer than that.||this offer includes a 20 percent discount, and i've waived all the fees.i can't come up with a better deal.
+in an effort to promote safe sexual practices, the student union began handing our <m> condoms </m> to everyone passing by.||in an effort to promote safe sexual practices, the student union began handing our rubber johnnies to everyone passing by.||in an effort to promote safe sexual practices, the student union began handing our crow flies to everyone passing by.
+if anyone tells you that learning to play the flute is fun, don't <m> </m> believe it—it's torture!||if anyone tells you that learning to play the flute is fun, don't you believe it—it's torture!||if anyone tells you that learning to play the flute is fun, don't bite the bullet and believe it—it's torture!
+my aunt can get talking <m> very quickly </m> if you get her on a topic she's passionate about.||my aunt can get talking twenty to the dozen if you get her on a topic she's passionate about.||my aunt can get talking in no time if you get her on a topic she's passionate about.
+this project has turned into a <m> constant problem for us. </m>||this project has turned into a real thorn in our side.||this project has turned into a thorn in our side.
+consider your audience—comments like that are just not <m> acceptable. </m>||consider your audience—comments like that are just not in good taste.||consider your audience—comments like that are just not for the faint-hearted.
+he <m> narrowly succeeded in </m> his exams despite his illness.||he just scraped through his exams despite his illness.||he came close to passing his exams despite his illness.
+after i inherited all that money, i tried to <m> settle </m> some of my outstanding debts.||after i inherited all that money, i tried to wind up some of my outstanding debts.||after i inherited all that money, i tried to pay off some of my outstanding debts.
+my little brother really wants to <m> go camping </m> for his birthday, so we're going to set up a tent in our back yard for him.||my little brother really wants to camp out for his birthday, so we're going to set up a tent in our back yard for him.||my little brother really wants to camp out for his birthday, so we're going to set up a tent in our back yard for him.
+jonathan <m> feigns </m> the palate of a connoisseur, but really he's just pretentious.||jonathan pretends to the palate of a connoisseur, but really he's just pretentious.||jonathan has the palate of a connoisseur, but really he's just pretentious.
+you seem to be crying <m> fake </m> tears at the thought of having to miss work tomorrow.||you seem to be crying crocodile tears at the thought of having to miss work tomorrow.||you seem to be crying goose tears at the thought of having to miss work tomorrow.
+i won the contest because my guess was <m> accurate. </m>||i won the contest because my guess was on the button.||i won the contest because my guess was on the ball.
+you can leave me <m> </m> here—my house is just down the street.||you can leave me off here—my house is just down the street.||you can leave me out here—my house is just down the street.
+a huge number of citizens have begun actively <m> resisting </m> against the government's proposed legislation reforms.||a huge number of citizens have begun actively rebelling against the government's proposed legislation reforms.||a huge number of citizens have begun actively protesting against the government's proposed legislation reforms.
+she <m> wrapped </m> the rope around the hostage, making sure that the man couldn't move.||she twisted the rope around the hostage, making sure that the man couldn't move.||she wrapped the rope around the hostage, making sure that the man couldn't move.
+in as much as several alternatives have failed , i still would not advice <m> moving without purpose </m> on this matter.||in as much as several alternatives have failed , i still would not advice running from pillar to post on this matter.||in as much as several alternatives have failed , i still would not advise jumping to conclusions on this matter.
+she had <m> an excellent </m> reputation.||she had a spotless reputation.||she had a sterling reputation.
+according to recent reports from who, about 60% of hungarians have reduced their <m> junk </m> food intake due to excess tax duty levied on junk food.||according to recent reports from who, about 60% of hungarians have reduced their fast food intake due to excess tax duty levied on junk food.||according to recent reports from who, about 60% of hungarians have reduced their junk food intake due to excess tax duty levied on junk food.
+did you see that martial arts master? his threw those kicks <m> incredibly quickly! </m>||did you see that martial arts master? his threw those kicks as quick as a wink!||did you see that martial arts master?his threw those kicks like lightning!
+i have been searching for the text book in every <m> place in </m> the market but have not been able to find it yet.||i have been searching for the text book in every nook and cranny of the market but have not been able to find it yet.||i have been searching for the text book in every corner of the market but have not been able to find it yet.
+she said she had planned her vacation since a year and she would be going for it, come <m> what may. </m>||she said she had planned her vacation since a year and she would be going for it, come hell or high water.||she said she had planned her vacation since a year and she would be going for it, come hell or high water.
+i <m> was so angry </m> when i saw that someone had hit my car overnight.||i bristled with rage when i saw that someone had hit my car overnight.||i threw my arms up in horror when i saw that someone had hit my car overnight.
+i wish these software agreements would be written in <m> clear english, </m> rather than this legalese gobbledygook.||i wish these software agreements would be written in plain language, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.||i wish these software agreements would be written in plain english, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
+events in russia are now forcing mr clinton to show his <m> power and intentions. </m>||events in russia are now forcing mr clinton to show his hand.||events in russia are now forcing mr clinton to show his stripes.
+you lost the <m> election--that is caused by bad luck. </m>||you lost the election--that's the rub of the green.||you lost the election--that's a bad thing.
+you know how everyone tells you to just be yourself when talking to a girl? well, a <m> man devoted to seducing women </m> will tell you to do the opposite.||you know how everyone tells you to just be yourself when talking to a girl? well, a pick-up artist will tell you to do the opposite.||you know how everyone tells you to just be yourself when talking to a girl?well, a woman's man will tell you to do the opposite.
+the call-back of the military and troops from afghanistan shows a change of <m> attitude </m> by the british government.||the call-back of the military and troops from afghanistan shows a change of heart by the british government.||the call-back of the military and troops from afghanistan shows a change of heart by the british government.
+<m> it is far beyond my imagination that scotland has won </m> 9/1.||not in my wildest dreams could i have imagined scotland winning 9/1.||it is far beyond my wildest dreams that scotland has won 9/1.
+aneeku chuckled at this , and the laughter was <m> a cure </m> to his disappointment.||aneeku chuckled at this , and the laughter was like medicine to his disappointment.||aneeku chuckled at this , and the laughter was a cure to his disappointment.
+times of crisis will test the loyalty of the people you've hired. <m> the </m> people worth holding onto the most will stay until the very end.||times of crisis will test the loyalty of the people you've hired. rats leave a sinking ship, while the people worth holding onto the most will stay until the very end.||times of crisis will test the loyalty of the people you've hired.the people worth holding onto the most will stay until the very end.
+as i walked into the kitchen, i saw my roommate by the counter <m> totally naked. </m> i nearly dropped my mug of tea!||as i walked into the kitchen, i saw my roommate by the counter with not a stitch of clothing on. i nearly dropped my mug of tea!||as i walked into the kitchen, i saw my roommate by the counter in her tuxedo.i nearly dropped my mug of tea!
+jack was lost in a <m> black mood </m> and had been like that all day.||jack was lost in a brown study and had been like that all day.||jack was lost in a fog and had been like that all day.
+if you want to get a passing grade this semester, you'll really need to <m> concentrate </m> on your studies.||if you want to get a passing grade this semester, you'll really need to bear down on your studies.||if you want to get a passing grade this semester, you'll really need to focus on your studies.
+that company's stock price plummeted after the media <m> exposed </m> the ceo's embezzlement scandal wide open.||that company's stock price plummeted after the media cracked the ceo's embezzlement scandal wide open.||that company's stock price plummeted after the media blew the ceo's embezzlement scandal wide open.
+she <m> moved </m> to let the principal speak privately with the teacher.||she drew herself aside to let the principal speak privately with the teacher.||she turned around to let the principal speak privately with the teacher.
+some women have many difficulties during the <m> menopause, </m> both physical and emotional.||some women have many difficulties during the change of life, both physical and emotional.||some women have many difficulties during the menopause, both physical and emotional.
+johnny has been <m> harboring resentment </m> against me since we were 12 because i embarrassed him in front of a girl he liked.||johnny has been nursing a grudge against me since we were 12 because i embarrassed him in front of a girl he liked.||johnny has been holding a grudge against me since we were 12 because i embarrassed him in front of a girl he liked.
+have that <m> angry </m> intern do all the work by himself then.||have that hotshot intern do all the work by himself then.||have that angry intern do all the work by himself then.
+feeling <m> fine </m> today, tim? you look a little under the weather.||feeling ok today, tim? you look a little under the weather.||feeling ok today, tim?you look a little under the weather.
+accuracy in spelling is not my <m> special ability, </m> but i'm good at creative writing.||accuracy in spelling is not my long suit, but i'm good at creative writing.||accuracy in spelling is not my strength, but i'm good at creative writing.
+i know my brother has fought <m> with ferocity </m> to be re-elected, so his victory tonight is certainly well earned.||i know my brother has fought tooth and nail to be re-elected, so his victory tonight is certainly well earned.||i know my brother has fought tooth and nail to be re-elected, so his victory tonight is certainly well earned.
+katie is pretty and has such a sweet disposition—she's <m> charming. </m>||katie is pretty and has such a sweet disposition—she's as cute as a button.||katie is pretty and has such a sweet disposition—she's as cute as a button.
+i know a faster route we can take, <m> think about </m> it.||i know a faster route we can take, come to think of it.||i know a faster route we can take, think about it.
+i think he was talking <m> with irony. </m>||i think he was talking tongue in cheek.||i think he was talking ironically.
+i really don't want to take first-year spanish again when i start college. i'm hoping i can just <m> skip it. </m>||i really don't want to take first-year spanish again when i start college. i'm hoping i can just quiz out.||i really don't want to take first-year spanish again when i start college.i'm hoping i can just drop it.
+the rapper always gets the fans jumping when he performs <m> conservative beliefs. </m>||the rapper always gets the fans jumping when he performs old skool.||the rapper always gets the fans jumping when he performs off the beaten track.
+and raspberries <m> under the sun. </m>||and raspberries the sun hath kissed.||and raspberries under the sun.
+jen has a real <m> problem </m> when it comes to her relationships with men trying to take advantage of her wealth.||jen has a real blind spot when it comes to her relationships with men trying to take advantage of her wealth.||jen has a real black eye when it comes to her relationships with men trying to take advantage of her wealth.
+the heat and dust of this city is <m> far </m> from the clean and cool climes of the place where we used to live.||the heat and dust of this city is a far cry from the clean and cool climes of the place where we used to live.||the heat and dust of this city is miles away from the clean and cool climes of the place where we used to live.
+he would be <m> taken to another job, </m> rather than demoted.||he would be moved sideways, rather than demoted.||he would be promoted to another job, rather than demoted.
+i often dream about selling all my possessions, buying a plane ticket to europe, and setting off into the <m> unknown. </m>||i often dream about selling all my possessions, buying a plane ticket to europe, and setting off into the wide blue yonder.||i often dream about selling all my possessions, buying a plane ticket to europe, and setting off into the unknown.
+a: "we want you to tell us the absolute truth about this." b: <m> "don't question me on that topic because i will probably lie." </m>||a: "we want you to tell us the absolute truth about this." b: "ask me no questions, i'll tell you no lies."||a: "we want you to tell us the absolute truth about this."b: "don't question me on that topic because i will probably lie."
+when the police arrived, they realised the party was getting <m> chaotic. </m>||when the police arrived, they realised the party was getting out of hand.||when the police arrived, they realised the party was getting out of hand.
+the thieves <m> stole my silver teaspoon. </m>||the thieves swiped my silver teaspoons.||the thieves snatched my silver teaspoon.
+as i turned the corner, i saw that i was barreling toward a deer that was <m> unable to move from the place where one is standing. </m>||as i turned the corner, i saw that i was barreling toward a deer that was rooted to the spot.||as i turned the corner, i saw that i was barreling toward a deer that was as close as a stick can get.
+when jennifer came in soaking wet from the rain, candice laughed and said, "look what <m> happened!" </m>||when jennifer came in soaking wet from the rain, candice laughed and said, "look what the cat dragged in!"||when jennifer came in soaking wet from the rain, candice laughed and said, "look what happened!"
+i <m> damaged </m> my knee in practice last night, so i won't be able to play on saturday.||i frigged up my knee in practice last night, so i won't be able to play on saturday.||i knocked up my knee in practice last night, so i won't be able to play on saturday.
+after living with epilepsy for so long, i've learned to recognize what will <m> cause </m> an attack.||after living with epilepsy for so long, i've learned to recognize what will produce an attack.||after living with epilepsy for so long, i've learned to recognize what will trigger an attack.
+you have attended to the same person <m> again and again </m> and i guess you should move on now.||you have attended to the same person time after time and i guess you should move on now.||you have attended to the same person over and over again and i guess you should move on now.
+i think john is really a decent fellow at heart, but i really wish he wouldn't <m> be so dated </m> about his writing abilities.||i think john is really a decent fellow at heart, but i really wish he wouldn't put on such side about his writing abilities.||i think john is really a decent fellow at heart, but i really wish he wouldn't make such a big deal about his writing abilities.
+ask your teacher the question you cannot solve. she is not going to <m> overreact. </m>||ask your teacher the question you cannot solve. she is not going to bite your head off.||ask your teacher the question you cannot solve.she is not going to jump to conclusions.
+sometimes i just decide to ignore the news for a few days , since <m> it made me happy. </m>||sometimes i just decide to ignore the news for a few days , since ignorance is bliss.||sometimes i just decide to ignore the news for a few days , since the sun never shines.
+the sudden and ubiquitous rise of e-books and smart devices led many to worry that the printed word may <m> disappear </m> altogether.||the sudden and ubiquitous rise of e-books and smart devices led many to worry that the printed word may vanish altogether.||the sudden and ubiquitous rise of e-books and smart devices led many to worry that the printed word may fade away altogether.
+painting my keys with different colors of nail polish was a great <m> </m> hack—it's the only way i can tell my office key from my house key!||painting my keys with different colors of nail polish was a great life hack—it's the only way i can tell my office key from my house key!||painting my keys with different colors of nail polish was a great code hack—it's the only way i can tell my office key from my house key!
+make sure that you inform me once you reach; i’ll be <m> tense </m> until i hear from you.||make sure that you inform me once you reach; i’ll be on pins and needles until i hear from you.||make sure that you inform me once you reach; i’ll be on edge until i hear from you.
+i've searched <m> </m> for that old photo album, but i can't find it anywhere.||i've searched high and low for that old photo album, but i can't find it anywhere.||i've searched the web for that old photo album, but i can't find it anywhere.
+when i went off to college, i <m> began to misbehave—that's </m> why i've moved back home now.||when i went off to college, i fell into error—that's why i've moved back home now.||when i went off to college, i got into trouble—that's why i've moved back home now.
+firing the programmer who created your most successful app is like <m> destroying something that brings one wealth. </m>||firing the programmer who created your most successful app is like killing the goose that lays the golden egg.||fireing the programmer who created your most successful app is like burning a candle to a candlestick.
+i'm pretty <m> tired </m> after that hike, to be honest.||i'm pretty tuckered out after that hike, to be honest.||i'm pretty worn out after that hike, to be honest.
+my father will <m> be shocked </m> when he sees the new puppy.||my father will have palpitations when he sees the new puppy.||my father will be shocked to death when he sees the new puppy.
+a frigid wind <m> rushed </m> down on us from the summit, chilling us to our bones.||a frigid wind swept down on us from the summit, chilling us to our bones.||a frigid wind slammed down on us from the summit, chilling us to our bones.
+have you noticed that sally's been speaking with a <m> high manner of speech </m> ever since she started living in inner london?||have you noticed that sally's been speaking with a plum in her mouth ever since she started living in inner london?||have you noticed that sally's been speaking with a bang ever since she started living in inner london?
+from you <m> changed , and elsewhere given. </m>||from you diverted , and elsewhere bestowed.||from you changed , and elsewhere given.
+thank goodness the lifeguard came to my <m> aid; </m> otherwise, i might have drowned!||thank goodness the lifeguard came to my rescue; otherwise, i might have drowned!||thank goodness the lifeguard came to my rescue; otherwise, i might have drowned!
+would you let me finish my <m> story for you? </m>||would you let me finish my story, for christ's sake?||would you let me finish my story for you?
+now that we're <m> working together, </m> i think we'll get through this project a lot faster.||now that we're a tag team, i think we'll get through this project a lot faster.||now that we're on the same page, i think we'll get through this project a lot faster.
+he is <m> eagerly awaiting </m> his wedding day.||he is looking forward to his wedding day.||he is looking forward to his wedding day.
+because of the way you're dressed, the locals are going to <m> associate </m> you with the rest of the tourists.||because of the way you're dressed, the locals are going to identify you with the rest of the tourists.||because of the way you're dressed, the locals are going to associate you with the rest of the tourists.
+a: "how's your new business coming along?" b: <m> "we </m> expect to break even the first year and then start making a profit."||a: "how's your new business coming along?" b: "steady as she goes! we expect to break even the first year and then start making a profit."||a: "how's your new business coming along?"b: "we expect to break even the first year and then start making a profit."
+he <m> avoided </m> buying a time-share flat.||he retreated from buying a time-share flat.||he avoided buying a time-share flat.
+the radio <m> became damaged </m> after water splashed into it.||the radio shorted out after water splashed into it.||the radio broke down after water splashed into it.
+cathay pilots threaten to <m> take industrial actions by withdrawing labour </m> unless the new working schedules are changed.||cathay pilots threaten to strike unless the new working schedules are changed.||cathay pilots threaten to strike unless the new working schedules are changed.
+information about a new model of the popular laptop brand has <m> been revealed. </m>||information about a new model of the popular laptop brand has leaked out.||information about a new model of the popular laptop brand has come out.
+after the boss resigned, everyone started <m> moving </m> in the company to figure out who would take over for whom.||after the boss resigned, everyone started playing musical chairs in the company to figure out who would take over for whom.||after the boss resigned, everyone started moving around in the company to figure out who would take over for whom.
+we'll be taking into <m> consideration </m> your years of loyal service while we consider what should be done.||we'll be taking into account your years of loyal service while we consider what should be done.||we'll be taking into account your years of loyal service while we consider what should be done.
+the nurses were on <m> vigilance </m> for the patient who had undergone a trauma attack few hours before and would wake any moment as the effect of sedition had been over.||the nurses were on the qui vive for the patient who had undergone a trauma attack few hours before and would wake any moment as the effect of sedition had been over.||the nurses were on their guard for the patient who had undergone a trauma attack few hours before and would wake any moment as the effect of sedition had been over.
+can i <m> pass </m> time at your place while my wife is away ? '||can i kill time at your place while my wife is away ? '||can i pass time at your place while my wife is away ? '
+my <m> intuition </m> got sharper when i gave birth to my daughter. i think i was the maternal instinct actually.||my sixth sense got sharper when i gave birth to my daughter. i think i was the maternal instinct actually.||my knife got sharper when i gave birth to my daughter.i think i was the maternal instinct actually.
+he writes very <m> critical </m> editorials.||he writes very vinegary editorials.||he writes very critical editorials.
+this vintage 1965 corvette stingray is the <m> best </m> of my car collection.||this vintage 1965 corvette stingray is the crown jewel of my car collection.||this vintage 1965 corvette stingray is the crown jewel of my car collection.
+seeing her parents die in such a terrible manner <m> affected the poor girl for the rest of her </m> life.||seeing her parents die in such a terrible manner marked the poor girl for life.||seeing her parents die in such a terrible manner weighed heavily on the poor girl's life.
+that's a beauty of a <m> car </m> you've got there. what is it, a '67?||that's a beauty of a jam you've got there. what is it, a '67?||that's a beauty of a car you've got there.what is it, a '67?
+jake is such <m> an irrepressible person </m> that i find it exhausting talking to him!||jake is such a motor mouth that i find it exhausting talking to him!||jake is such a hot potato that i find it exhausting talking to him!
+i'm afraid we've exhausted every appeal, <m> and there is no successful way of dealing with </m> this injustice.||i'm afraid we've exhausted every appeal, there is no remedy for this injustice.||i'm afraid we've exhausted every appeal, and there's no way out of this injustice.
+the president has been accused of <m> rejecting her allies' support </m> following her latest un address.||the president has been accused of throwing her allies' support back in their face following her latest un address.||the president has been accused of turning her back on her allies' support following her latest un address.
+a: "does that guy <m> be vain </m> or what?" b: "oh yes, he's definitely his favorite topic of conversation!"||a: "does that guy have tickets on himself or what?" b: "oh yes, he's definitely his favorite topic of conversation!"||a: "does that guy have a heart or what?"b: "oh yes, he's definitely his favorite topic of conversation!"
+panic <m> grew quickly through talaith. </m>||panic swept through talaith like wildfire.||panic spread like wildfire through talaith.
+yeah, the orthodontist is going to <m> insert </m> a permanent retainer in my mouth.||yeah, the orthodontist is going to install a permanent retainer in my mouth.||yeah, the orthodontist is going to screw a permanent retainer in my mouth.
+if you don't do your homework now, it won't be long before you <m> fall </m> behind in this class.||if you don't do your homework now, it won't be long before you drop behind in this class.||if you don't do your homework now, it won't be long before you fall behind in this class.
+they have <m> established </m> a definite deadline for the project.||they have set a definite deadline for the project.||they have set a definite deadline for the project.
+i'm so jealous, everyone <m> </m> is going on a vacation this summer except for me.||i'm so jealous, everyone and his uncle is going on a vacation this summer except for me.||i'm so jealous, everyone and his brother is going on a vacation this summer except for me.
+all these different political movements have been <m> combined </m> into an alliance.||all these different political movements have been yoked into an alliance.||all these different political movements have been merged into an alliance.
+a number of people from the actor's hometown are arriving into new york to <m> support him </m> at his debut performance on broadway.||a number of people from the actor's hometown are arriving into new york to wave the flag at his debut performance on broadway.||a number of people from the actor's hometown are arriving into new york to lend a hand at his debut performance on broadway.
+a: "the government is covering up all sorts of extraterrestrial activity." b: "come on now, don't you think that's a <m> mild exaggeration beyond the truth or what is true </m>||a: "the government is covering up all sorts of extraterrestrial activity." b: "come on now, don't you think that's a bit of a stretch?"||a: "the government is covering up all sorts of extraterrestrial activity."b: "come on now, don't you think that's a lie beyond the pale?"
+the ceo became a <m> target </m> for criticism when his company laid off a third of its employees.||the ceo became a lightning rod for criticism when his company laid off a third of its employees.||the ceo became a hotbed for criticism when his company laid off a third of its employees.
+and the <m> anger </m> arose in fury.||and the flames arose in fury.||and the wrath arose in fury.
+the charred blackness spread <m> fast </m> , racing over the gray hand and up the gnarled arm.||the charred blackness spread like wildfire , racing over the gray hand and up the gnarled arm.||the charred blackness spread like fire , racing over the gray hand and up the gnarled arm.
+he'd worked as a caretaker for 30 years and was <m> too familiar a person to draw others' notice. </m>||he'd worked as a caretaker for 30 years and was regarded as part of the furniture.||he'd worked as a caretaker for 30 years and was a familiar face.
+the police have acknowledged that they used inappropriate means to <m> get </m> a confession out of the suspect.||the police have acknowledged that they used inappropriate means to winkle a confession out of the suspect.||the police have acknowledged that they used inappropriate means to squeeze a confession out of the suspect.
+james was a <m> fashion </m> young character with tight-cropped blond hair and stylish glasses.||james was a hip young character with tight-cropped blond hair and stylish glasses.||james was a fashion young character with tight-cropped blond hair and stylish glasses.
+other than minor colds, i've never been ill in my life. i guess i've just <m> lived with luck. </m>||other than minor colds, i've never been ill in my life. i guess i've just led a charmed existence.||other than minor colds, i've never been ill in my life.i guess i've just lived by the grace of god.
+as the sister of the superstar, for years she <m> experienced success, </m> until she finally got her own shot at fame.||as the sister of the superstar, for years she basked in reflected glory, until she finally got her own shot at fame.||as the sister of the superstar, for years she rode the waves, until she finally got her own shot at fame.
+it <m> screams </m> at the sunset sky.||it barks at the sunset sky.||it screams at the sunset sky.
+the german bosses and unions <m> agree to the same aims </m> over closed shops.||the german bosses and unions are in unison over closed shops.||the german bosses and unions agree over closed shops.
+if you listen to the river as it <m> flows. </m>||if you listen to the river as it rolls.||if you listen to the river as it flows.
+i can’t tell you because you will not be able to keep <m> quiet </m> about it.||i can’t tell you because you will not be able to keep schtum about it.||i can’t tell you because you will not be able to keep your mouth shut about it.
+you showed lots of <m> bravery </m> in attacking the robber.||you showed lots of grit in attacking the robber.||you showed lots of nerve in attacking the robber.
+it's only by the support of my lifelong <m> companion </m> that i was able to get through the hardship of my father's death.||it's only by the support of my lifelong helpmate that i was able to get through the hardship of my father's death.||it's only by the support of my lifelong companion that i was able to get through the hardship of my father's death.
+oh, i've seen the way tim smiles at you—he's definitely <m> interested in </m> you!||oh, i've seen the way tim smiles at you—he's definitely mad keen on you!||oh, i've seen the way tim smiles at you—he's definitely got a taste for you!
+friends who aren't parents themselves will have a harder time realizing that life isn't all <m> happiness </m> when you have a new baby in the house.||friends who aren't parents themselves will have a harder time realizing that life isn't all sunshine and rainbows when you have a new baby in the house.||friends who aren't parents themselves will have a harder time realizing that life isn't all sunshine and rainbows when you have a new baby in the house.
+starting <m> </m> from oviedo, the camino primitivo is the oldest route of the camino de santiago.||starting off from oviedo, the camino primitivo is the oldest route of the camino de santiago.||starting out from oviedo, the camino primitivo is the oldest route of the camino de santiago.
+richard always had to deal with all of his situations by himself as all his friends are <m> only his friends at time of no adversity. </m>||richard always had to deal with all of his situations by himself as all his friends are fair-weather friends.||richard always had to deal with all of his situations by himself as all his friends are friends only.
+he seems to <m> try to get away from </m> death.||he seems to struggle from the grasp of death.||he seems to run away from death.
+she did not talk to me that day and i knew that something is wrong, <m> she did not talk to me that day and i knew that something is wrong. </m>||she did not talk to me that day and i knew that something is wrong, still waters run deep.||she did not talk to me that day and i knew that something is wrong, she didn't talk to me that day.
+i fell asleep on the beach, and now i'm <m> burned to the ground. </m>||i fell asleep on the beach, and now i'm burnt to a crisp.||i fell asleep on the beach, and now i'm burned to the ground.
+please stop fussing over the money , you <m> 'll lose it when you die. </m>||please stop fussing over the money , you ca n't take it with you.||please stop fussing over the money , you 'll lose it when you die.
+jean's new band <m> played really well </m> at the party last night.||jean's new band was really cooking at the party last night.||jean's new band rocked out at the party last night.
+i expected the whole classroom to erupt into noise, but to my surprise they all stayed <m> quiet. </m>||i expected the whole classroom to erupt into noise, but to my surprise they all stayed still.||i expected the whole classroom to erupt into noise, but to my surprise they all stayed under the radar.
+he let them get cocky and think he was <m> inexperienced </m> for the first few hands, before taking them for all they were worth by the end of the night.||he let them get cocky and think he was a fish for the first few hands, before taking them for all they were worth by the end of the night.||he let them get cocky and think he was a rookie for the first few hands, before taking them for all they were worth by the end of the night.
+don't believe everything he tells you--he's just a <m> person who spreads gossip. </m>||don't believe everything he tells you--he's just a rumour-monger.||don't believe everything he tells you--he's just a rag doll.
+his high school guidance counselor is the only person who was able to <m> have an effect on </m> him.||his high school guidance counselor is the only person who was able to get through to him.||his high school guidance counselor is the only person who was able to touch the heart of him.
+ted's <m> very clever, </m> so he'll find a solution to this problem.||ted's as smart as a whip, so he'll find a solution to this problem.||ted's a very clever man, so he'll find a solution to this problem.
+i was so nervous and emotionally shaken at my grandfather's funeral that i accidentally dropped <m> a bomb </m> during his eulogy.||i was so nervous and emotionally shaken at my grandfather's funeral that i accidentally dropped an f-bomb during his eulogy.||i was so nervous and emotionally shaken at my grandfather's funeral that i accidentally dropped a bomb during his eulogy.
+it is advisable that the tourists do not <m> make decisions blindly </m> especially in this part of the city because the crime rate here is quite high.||it is advisable that the tourists do not throw caution to the winds especially in this part of the city because the crime rate here is quite high.||it is advisable that the tourists do not jump to conclusions especially in this part of the city because the crime rate here is quite high.
+you were caught drinking on school property? well, you can <m> end </m> your brand new car, mister!||you were caught drinking on school property? well, you can kiss goodbye to your brand new car, mister!||you were caught drinking on school property?well, you can close the door on your brand new car, mister!
+the pavement is <m> </m> hot in the sun, so please be careful!||the pavement is hissing hot in the sun, so please be careful!||the pavement is blistering hot in the sun, so please be careful!
+this is a fancy event, so you need to look good <m> covering your entire body. </m> schedule a haircut and shine your shoes.||this is a fancy event, so you need to look good from head to heels. schedule a haircut and shine your shoes.||this is a fancy event, so you need to look good from head to toe.schedule a haircut and shine your shoes.
+although they had to work together all the time , <m> they hated eachother. </m>||although they had to work together all the time , there was no love lost between them.||although they had to work together all the time , each other hated each other.
+ray <m> murdered </m> the informant, just as the boss told him to.||ray eliminated the informant, just as the boss told him to.||ray shot down the informant, just as the boss told him to.
+his parents were largely responsible for <m> shaping </m> his character.||his parents were largely responsible for forming his character.||his parents were largely responsible for shaping his character.
+ms. finnegan was watching me <m> closely </m> during that entire test. did she think i was going to cheat?||ms. finnegan was watching me like a hawk during that entire test. did she think i was going to cheat?||ms. finnegan was watching me like a hawk during that entire test.did she think i was going to cheat?
+crowds <m> came </m> out of the train over the platform.||crowds spilled out of the train over the platform.||crowds flowed out of the train over the platform.
+the local artist became known as the <m> less desirable </m> picasso.||the local artist became known as the poor man's picasso.||the local artist became known as the lesser of two evils: picasso.
+i know it is mean spirited, but i cannot help but <m> rejoice </m> when i see someone slip on the icy streets.||i know it is mean spirited, but i cannot help but laugh up my sleeve when i see someone slip on the icy streets.||i know it is mean spirited, but i cannot help but laugh up my sleeve when i see someone slip on the icy streets.
+the mob boss sent a couple of goons around to <m> force </m> the truth out of the accountant.||the mob boss sent a couple of goons around to knock the truth out of the accountant.||the mob boss sent a couple of goons around to whip the truth out of the accountant.
+hearing the gunshot in the distance stopped us both <m> </m> in our tracks.||hearing the gunshot in the distance stopped us both dead in our tracks.||hearing the gunshot in the distance stopped us both dead in our tracks.
+do not get involved in <m> illegal activities </m> over the internet and cyber laws are stricter than before.||do not get involved in monkey business over the internet and cyber laws are stricter than before.||do not get involved in hacking over the internet and cyber laws are stricter than before.
+the only <m> flaw </m> in an otherwise perfect wedding day was the fact that the bride tripped when walking down the aisle.||the only fly in the ointment in an otherwise perfect wedding day was the fact that the bride tripped when walking down the aisle.||the only flaw in an otherwise perfect wedding day was the fact that the bride tripped when walking down the aisle.
+bert is <m> strong, </m> so get him to help you move all this furniture!||bert is as tough as nails, so get him to help you move all this furniture!||bert is tough as nails, so get him to help you move all this furniture!
+some parts of cooking are really difficult , but i found <m> making spaghetti bolognese is effortless. </m>||some parts of cooking are really difficult , but i found that making spaghetti bolognese is a piece of cake.||some parts of cooking are really difficult , but i found spaghetti bolognese is as easy as pie.
+i am not <m> angry at you, i am angry </m> at the situation.||i am not mad at you, i am mad at the situation.||i am not mad at you, i am mad at the situation.
+ibm were forced to <m> reduce the number of employees </m> by firing 50,000 staff.||ibm were forced to slim down by firing 50,000 staff.||ibm were forced to cut staff by firing 50,000 staff.
+he looks rough and dangerous, somewhat like a gangster and talks tough, but he <m> just talks and no deed. </m>||he looks rough and dangerous, somewhat like a gangster and talks tough, but he is all bark and no bite.||he looks rough and dangerous, somewhat like a gangster and talks tough, but he has no words.
+a <m> close relative is a close </m> family member who can be contacted in case of any crisis.||a next of kin is a closest family member who can be contacted in case of any crisis.||a close relative is a close family member who can be contacted in case of any crisis.
+revelations of the ceo's massive retirement package <m> made things worse </m> for consumers already furious over the charity's dubious financial dealings.||revelations of the ceo's massive retirement package poured gas on the fire for consumers already furious over the charity's dubious financial dealings.||revelations of the ceo's massive retirement package added fuel to the flame for consumers already furious over the charity's dubious financial dealings.
+her eyes <m> are bright </m> as she comes in for the kill.||her eyes glow like coals as she comes in for the kill.||her eyes gleam as she comes in for the kill.
+the national airline has <m> been a massive waste of money with little profit </m> in the economy.||the national airline has become a massive black hole in the economy.||the national airline has been a massive waste of money with little return in the economy.
+i can't believe you <m> forgot about our meeting—we've </m> had that planned out for over a month!||i can't believe you let our meeting slip by—we've had that planned out for over a month!||i can't believe you forgot about our meeting—we've had that planned out for over a month!
+she didn’t mind buying used clothes, so long as they were in <m> good </m> condition.||she didn’t mind buying used clothes, so long as they were in mint condition.||she didn’t mind buying used clothes, so long as they were in mint condition.
+over fishing in the coastal areas of pacific ocean have resulted in <m> a decline in the number of migratory birds. </m>||over fishing in the coastal areas of pacific ocean have resulted in reduced sightings of birds of passage over the years.||over fishing in the coastal areas of pacific ocean have resulted in a decline in migratory birds.
+our soldiers have finally managed to <m> force </m> the enemy out the occupied city.||our soldiers have finally managed to rout the enemy out the occupied city.||our soldiers have finally managed to drive the enemy out the occupied city.
+i've waited years for revenge for what you did to me, but he <m> is the one who wins. </m> now, your entire empire is in tatters.||i've waited years for revenge for what you did to me, but he laughs loudest who laughs last. now, your entire empire is in tatters.||i've waited years for revenge for what you did to me, but he takes the crown.now, your entire empire is in tatters.
+they <m> fill </m> the calzone with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and peppers.||they stuff the calzone with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and peppers.||they top the calzone with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and peppers.
+you might not have a fancy car, but as long as it's clean, it'll <m> be elegant. </m>||you might not have a fancy car, but as long as it's clean, it'll have a touch of class.||you might not have a fancy car, but as long as it's clean, it'll go with the flow.
+they promised that they will <m> search in all possible places </m> to find the solution to the problem.||they promised that they will leave no stone unturned to find the solution to the problem.||they promised that they will go to great lengths to find the solution to the problem.
+my no-account brother-in-law is always <m> asking </m> for a money loan—which, i'll add, he has never once paid back.||my no-account brother-in-law is always putting the acid on for a money loan—which, i'll add, he has never once paid back.||my no-account brother-in-law is always asking for a money loan—which, i'll add, he has never once paid back.
+the beatles <m> was popular all over the country </m> in 1964.||the beatles took the country by storm in 1964.||the beatles swept the country in 1964.
+my mother was always slipping money into the hands of our friends she thought were <m> in need of money. </m>||my mother was always slipping money into the hands of our friends she thought were on their uppers.||my mother was always slipping money into the hands of our friends she thought were in need.
+spacex is <m> leading the way </m> by sending humans on mars.||spacex is blazing a trail by sending humans on mars.||spacex is setting the bar high by sending humans on mars.
+i miss my schooldays teacher , miss marry , she was <m> a really sweet </m> lady.||i miss my schooldays teacher , miss marry , she was really a down to earth lady.||i miss my schooldays teacher , miss marry , she was a real sweet lady.
+the government has <m> increased </m> duty on cigarettes by 50 cents.||the government has raised duty on cigarettes by 50 cents.||the government has hiked duty on cigarettes by 50 cents.
+let's <m> arrange amy to join the israeli deal — </m> she's the expert.||let's bring amy on board for the israeli deal - she's the expert.||let's arrange amy to join the israeli deal — she's the expert.
+i started by studying medicine but <m> was unable to finish it. </m>||i started by studying medicine but i was unable to stay the course.||i started by studying medicine but couldn't finish it off.
+any time a political figure is involved in a scandal like this, you can count <m> extensive media coverage </m> being a big part of the proceedings.||any time a political figure is involved in a scandal like this, you can count trial by media being a big part of the proceedings.||any time a political figure is involved in a scandal like this, you can count cable news being a big part of the proceedings.
+the kids were in <m> a deep part </m> of the pool when timmy started having trouble staying afloat.||the kids were in at the deep end of the pool when timmy started having trouble staying afloat.||the kids were in the deep end of the pool when timmy started having trouble staying afloat.
+he's established a <m> position </m> in the organisation.||he's established a toehold in the organisation.||he's established a foothold in the organisation.
+a: "kids these days just don't know how to have fun without some phone or other gizmo in their hands." b: "yeah, <m> absolutely </m> right. it's||a: "kids these days just don't know how to have fun without some phone or other gizmo in their hands." b: "yeah, too right. it's||a: "kids these days just don't know how to have fun without some phone or other gizmo in their hands."b: "yeah, absolutely right.it's
+and hate of it <m> gets you stuck to </m> it.||and hate of it lays you in it.||and hate of it binds you to it.
+they held him in high regard and were prepared to <m> do everything in their power </m> to help him accomplish anything.||they held him in high regard and were prepared to bend over backwards to help him accomplish anything.||they held him in high regard and were prepared to go the extra mile to help him accomplish anything.
+his house was already built <m> in such a short duration of time. </m>||his house was already built before one could say jack robinson.||his house was already built in such a short space of time.
+thy <m> promise has come true, </m> divine.||thy pledge has passed , divine.||thy promise hath come, divine.
+from <m> green groves that blooming all around him. </m>||from bloomy groves that round him lie.||from green groves that bloomed all around him.
+the <m> a test that proves a hypothesis or validity of </m> the new theory would come when it is actually implemented and the results come out.||the acid test for the new theory would come when it is actually implemented and the results come out.||the nail in the coffin of the new theory would come when it is actually implemented and the results come out.
+ginny's initial rage had <m> calmed </m> down.||ginny's initial rage had simmered down.||ginny's initial rage had calmed down.
+in this industry, having a public, social following of users (or a lack thereof) will always <m> succeed </m> for a company.||in this industry, having a public, social following of users (or a lack thereof) will always make it or break it for a company.||in this industry, having a public, social following of users (or a lack thereof) will always go down well for a company.
+ok, fellas, if we all <m> start thinking carefully, </m> i'm sure we can come up with a way to earn enough money to go to the baseball game this weekend.||ok, fellas, if we all get our thinking caps on, i'm sure we can come up with a way to earn enough money to go to the baseball game this weekend.||ok, fellas, if we all set our minds to it, i'm sure we can come up with a way to earn enough money to go to the baseball game this weekend.
+the way he got out in the cricket match <m> as if by accident </m> , i am dead sure he is involved in match fixing. '||the way he got out in the cricket match accidentally on purpose , i am dead sure he is involved in match fixing. '||the way he got out in the cricket match by accident , i am dead sure he is involved in match fixing. '
+i never worry about our eldest daughter's future. she usually <m> stays calm. </m>||i never worry about our eldest daughter's future. she usually keeps both feet firmly on the ground.||i never worry about our eldest daughter's future.she usually keeps her head above water.
+the film caused <m> intense </m> controversy.||the film caused a storm of controversy.||the film caused a storm of controversy.
+these shoes are too big—i need to find ones that fit <m> perfectly </m> so that i don't trip.||these shoes are too big—i need to find ones that fit like a glove so that i don't trip.||these shoes are too big—i need to find ones that fit like a glove so that i don't trip.
+<m> "i will tell you </m> my sentence and my crime.||" i will unfold my sentence and my crime.||"i will tell you my sentence and my crime.
+the victim of the incident, while only sustaining superficial injuries, is demanding his <m> debt </m> from the nightclub owner following the court ruling.||the victim of the incident, while only sustaining superficial injuries, is demanding his pound of flesh from the nightclub owner following the court ruling.||the victim of the incident, while only sustaining superficial injuries, is demanding his money back from the nightclub owner following the court ruling.
+for brightness <m> made him shine. </m>||for brightness covered him with glittering.||for brightness made him shine.
+there's nothing linking paul <m> </m> with the murder weapon. nothing!||there's nothing linking paul together with the murder weapon. nothing!||there's nothing linking paul up with the murder weapon.nothing!
+if you find that the people in your life are causing more negativity than positivity, it might be time to leave them behind and <m> seek a new beginning. </m>||if you find that the people in your life are causing more negativity than positivity, it might be time to leave them behind and shake the dust from your feet.||if you find that the people in your life are causing more negativity than positivity, it might be time to leave them behind and make a fresh start.
+the engine was <m> emitting </m> clouds of black smoke.||the engine was spewing out clouds of black smoke.||the engine was ejecting clouds of black smoke.
+i wish my parents would <m> stop </m> their bickering and just be civil to one another!||i wish my parents would put a stop to their bickering and just be civil to one another!||i wish my parents would put a stop to their bickering and just be civil to one another!
+oh, i saw grandma today. i turned the corner at the grocery store, and there she was, <m> present before me! </m>||oh, i saw grandma today. i turned the corner at the grocery store, and there she was, as large as life!||oh, i saw grandma today.i turned the corner at the grocery store, and there she was, in front of me!
+it is heartening to see that over 75 percent of the electorate <m> came </m> to vote.||it is heartening to see that over 75 percent of the electorate turned out to vote.||it is heartening to see that over 75 percent of the electorate turned out to vote.
+julia always keep blowing her own <m> trumpet </m> in front of everybody.||julia always keep blowing her own horn in front of everybody.||julia always keep blowing her own horn in front of everybody.
+to <m> back to where it came from. </m>||to the ashes whence it came.||to return to where it came.
+don't worry, the vacuum won't wake him—he's <m> sleeping soundly. </m>||don't worry, the vacuum won't wake him—he's out like a light.||don't worry, the vacuum won't wake him—he's as sound as a bird.
+the life of the royal family is <m> luxurious </m> in united kingdom of great britain.||the life of the royal family is a bed of roses in united kingdom of great britain.||the life of the royal family is luxurious in united kingdom of great britain.
+i may not have <m> finished last, </m> but that was still one of the worst tournament performances of my career.||i may not have gotten the wooden spoon, but that was still one of the worst tournament performances of my career.||i may not have come out on top, but that was still one of the worst tournament performances of my career.
+you kids need to <m> not move </m> out here until the firemen are done investigating the building, ok?||you kids need to be stock still out here until the firemen are done investigating the building, ok?||you kids need to stay still out here until the firemen are done investigating the building, ok?
+the balls drop to the floor <m> heavily </m> , and one knocks ellis on the shin-not that i 'm sorry.||the balls drop to the floor like bricks , and one knocks ellis on the shin-not that i 'm sorry.||the balls drop to the floor like water , and one knocks ellis on the shin-not that i 'm sorry.
+i'm thinking about studying business, but i want to visit a few colleges first and check out the <m> conditions. </m>||i'm thinking about studying business, but i want to visit a few colleges first and check out the lay of the land.||i'm thinking about studying business, but i want to visit a few colleges first and check out the facilities.
+for <m> the stars were showing </m> to the morning hour.||for stars were pointing to the morning hour.||for the stars rose to the morning hour.
+when i met her , i had a strange feeling of <m> something happening again. </m>||when i met her , i had a strange feeling of deja vu.||when i met her , i had a strange feeling of rebirth.
+real investigators are able to identify a <m> person who used to bear the punishment </m> as soon as they see one. they are the victims that need to be saved.||real investigators are able to identify a scapegoat as soon as they see one. they are the victims that need to be saved.||real investigators are able to identify a scapegoat as soon as they see one.they are the victims that need to be saved.
+it is <m> a very risky, dangerous, sober, or monumental thing </m> to face the freezing cold outside.||it is as much as one's life is worth to face the freezing cold outside.||it is a leap of faith to face the freezing cold outside.
+i'll always be <m> grateful </m> for your kindness.||i'll always be indebted to you for your kindness.||i'll always be grateful for your kindness.
+the only problem with this committee is that they do not feel the need to incorporate the <m> new members </m> in their decision-making processes.||the only problem with this committee is that they do not feel the need to incorporate the young blood in their decision-making processes.||the only problem with this committee is that they do not feel the need to incorporate the new blood in their decision-making processes.
+does this dress give me too much <m> accentuated breasts? </m>||does this dress give me too much side boob?||does this dress give me too much breast space?
+the windows rattle in their frames with a sound <m> noisy. </m>||the windows rattle in their frames with a sound like bones.||the windows rattle in their frames with a sound like thunder.
+before the police arrived the <m> person had escaped. </m>||before the police arrived the bird had flown.||before the police arrived the fugitive had escaped.
+the scandal was a little too <m> taboo </m> for the evening news without heavily censoring the details.||the scandal was a little too hot to handle for the evening news without heavily censoring the details.||the scandal was a little too hot for the evening news without heavily censoring the details.
+he's an <m> intellectually insignificant person. </m>||he's an intellectual featherweight.||he's an insignificant figure.
+if he does n't change his behaviour by reasoning , he 's going to <m> feel what it 's like soon. </m>||if he does n't change his behaviour by reasoning , he 's going to get a taste of his own medicine.||if he does n't change his behaviour by reasoning , he 's going to get the hang of it.
+don't worry about it—if johnny thinks he can rat us out, then he's gonna find himself with a serious case of <m> bullet wounds. </m>||don't worry about it—if johnny thinks he can rat us out, then he's gonna find himself with a serious case of lead poisoning.||don't worry about it—if johnny thinks he can rat us out, then he's gonna find himself with a serious case of gunshot wounds.
+john and his father have been at <m> odds </m> for years and nobody knows why they are so hostile towards each other.||john and his father have been at daggers drawn for years and nobody knows why they are so hostile towards each other.||john and his father have been at odds for years and nobody knows why they are so hostile towards each other.
+sorry, i'm not hungry for dinner—i really fed <m> myself </m> at the luncheon earlier.||sorry, i'm not hungry for dinner—i really fed my face at the luncheon earlier.||sorry, i'm not hungry for dinner—i really fed myself up at the luncheon earlier.
+there was a <m> harsh </m> sound and then the building began to fall.||there was a grating sound and then the building began to fall.||there was a thunderous sound and then the building began to fall.
+look <m> at the positive—at </m> least you got a severance package.||look on the bright side—at least you got a severance package.||look at the bright side—at least you got a severance package.
+if it be <m> morning or evening to decide. </m>||if it be morn or evening to discern.||if it be morning or evening to decide.
+she <m> failed to control emotion </m> in the witness box.||she fell to pieces in the witness box.||she fell out of control in the witness box.
+any teacher <m> worthy of respect </m> is able to inspire his students.||any teacher worth his salt is able to inspire his students.||any teacher worth his salt is able to inspire his students.
+no, i don't know where the bathrooms are—i only got a <m> brief inspection </m> of the building.||no, i don't know where the bathrooms are—i only got a nickel tour of the building.||no, i don't know where the bathrooms are—i only got a tour of the building.
+she arrived at 6 p.m. on <m> time. </m>||she arrived at 6 p.m. on the dot.||she arrived at 6 p.m. on time.
+fashion has <m> recurred--i </m> can wear my flares again.||fashion has come full circle--i can wear my flares again.||fashion has come back--i can wear my flares again.
+the girl was <m> unsure </m> which of her parents to choose during the divorce trial.||the girl was betwixt and between which of her parents to choose during the divorce trial.||the girl was in the dark about which of her parents to choose during the divorce trial.
+mr major has <m> showed a biggest advantage </m> that could enable him to cut income tax next spring.||mr major has played a trump card that could enable him to cut income tax next spring.||mr major has a clear advantage that could enable him to cut income tax next spring.
+i overslept, so i just had time to <m> brush my hair </m> before running out the door to work.||i overslept, so i just had time to level my locks before running out the door to work.||i overslept, so i just had time to brush my hair up before running out the door to work.
+wow, that kids can really <m> eat a lot of </m> cake!||wow, that kids can really pack away the cake!||wow, that kids can really eat a lot of cake!
+the president never let reporters question him long enough for them to <m> force him into a single, precise answer </m> on any issue they brought up.||the president never let reporters question him long enough for them to pin him down on any issue they brought up.||the president never let reporters question him long enough for them to pin him down on any issue they brought up.
+you'll <m> ignore </m> john's promises if you know what's good for you, because more often than not he'll end up letting you down.||you'll take no stock in john's promises if you know what's good for you, because more often than not he'll end up letting you down.||you'll turn a blind eye to john's promises if you know what's good for you, because more often than not he'll end up letting you down.
+a: "no, mark is my friend from college. marvin is the guy i work with." b: "oh yeah, sorry, i can never <m> remember them clearly." </m>||a: "no, mark is my friend from college. marvin is the guy i work with." b: "oh yeah, sorry, i can never keep them straight in my head."||a: "no, mark is my friend from college.marvin is the guy i work with."b: "oh yeah, sorry, i can never hear them sing."
+they were friends once, but sometime back they had a huge argument, calling each other names publicly, and since then they <m> dislike </m> each other.||they were friends once, but sometime back they had a huge argument, calling each other names publicly, and since then they can’t stand the sight of each other.||they were friends once, but sometime back they had a huge argument, calling each other names publicly, and since then they hate each other.
+i haven’t eaten since breakfast. i could eat <m> anything. </m>||i haven’t eaten since breakfast. i could eat a horse.||i haven’t eaten since breakfast.i could eat anything.
+the sight was so dreadful that it has given me a <m> huge scare </m> and i will never step in that street again. '||the sight was so dreadful that it has given me a chill to the marrow and i will never step in that street again. '||the sight was so dreadful that it has given me a chill to the marrow and i will never step in that street again. '
+they began to fan around the house , <m> moving fast with small quick steps </m> from one place to the next.||they began to fan around the house , scurrying like ants from one place to the next.||they began to fan around the house , speeding from one place to the next.
+nobody becomes famous overnight—he who <m> wants to become famous must start </m> at the bottom.||nobody becomes famous overnight—he who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom.||nobody becomes famous overnight—he who wants to be famous must start at the bottom.
+i don't know how we'll be able to <m> navigate </m> through this crowd of people.||i don't know how we'll be able to steer through this crowd of people.||i don't know how we'll be able to navigate through this crowd of people.
+the news of our uncle 's demise <m> spoiled </m> the entire wedding event.||the news of our uncle 's demise put the damper on the entire wedding event.||the news of our uncle 's demise put a damper on the entire wedding event.
+each year, the government allocates millions of dollars towards fighting narcotics abuse, yet cartels sell them <m> openly. </m>||each year, the government allocates millions of dollars towards fighting narcotics abuse, yet cartels sell them in broad daylight.||each year, the government allocates millions of dollars towards fighting narcotics abuse, yet cartels sell them openly.
+kate's being very selective as to who gets invited to the wedding, as she doesn't want every <m> common, undistinguished person </m> turning up.||kate's being very selective as to who gets invited to the wedding, as she doesn't want every tom, dick, and harry turning up.||kate's being very selective as to who gets invited to the wedding, as she doesn't want every rag doll turning up.
+i was excited to go with my wife to her awards ceremony, but i didn't know anyone there and was left standing <m> around. </m>||i was excited to go with my wife to her awards ceremony, but i didn't know anyone there and was left standing around like piffy on a rock bun.||i was excited to go with my wife to her awards ceremony, but i didn't know anyone there and was left standing on my hands.
+the six employees were unaware the meetings were to tell them they'd been laid off, and they each marched down to the meeting room <m> quietly knowing they'd been laid off. </m>||the six employees were unaware the meetings were to tell them they'd been laid off, and they each marched down to the meeting room like a pig to slaughter.||the six employees were unaware the meetings were to tell them they'd been laid off, and they each marched down to the meeting room like sardines.
+this spray promises to wash away <m> </m> scum without any need to scrub!||this spray promises to wash away soap scum without any need to scrub!||this spray promises to wash away dead scum without any need to scrub!
+a: "daniel, allow me to introduce you to my mother, margaret." b: <m> "it's a pleasure </m> to meet you, ma'am."||a: "daniel, allow me to introduce you to my mother, margaret." b: "i'm very pleased to meet you, ma'am."||a: "daniel, allow me to introduce you to my mother, margaret."b: "it's a treat to meet you, ma'am."
+just tell the recruiter that you're <m> unemployed. </m> she doesn't need to know that you got fired!||just tell the recruiter that you're between jobs. she doesn't need to know that you got fired!||just tell the recruiter that you're out of work.she doesn't need to know that you got fired!
+<m> r </m> his auditions.||“break a leg!” i shouted out to him before he rushed in for his auditions.||r his auditions.
+and spring <m> is back... </m>||and spring returns to stay....||and spring comes back...
+the two pop groups, though trying to be <m> different, are actually the same. </m>||the two pop groups, though trying to be different are actually cast in the same mould.||the two pop groups, though trying to be different are actually the same thing.
+it's pretty rare to have all my brothers and sisters <m> within the same house, </m> so it really does feel like a special occasion.||it's pretty rare to have all my brothers and sisters under one roof, so it really does feel like a special occasion.||it's pretty rare to have all my brothers and sisters in one place, so it really does feel like a special occasion.
+darren has been <m> showing poor behavior </m> ever since his girlfriend broke up with him for cheating on her.||darren has been putting on sackcloth and ashes ever since his girlfriend broke up with him for cheating on her.||darren has been putting on a bad show ever since his girlfriend broke up with him for cheating on her.
+you need to <m> take advantage of </m> opportunities like these before they pass you by.||you need to seize on opportunities like these before they pass you by.||you need to take advantage of opportunities like these before they pass you by.
+the leaders of this country couldn't organise a <m> </m> raffle in a country pub, let alone overhaul the entire tax code!||the leaders of this country couldn't organise a chook raffle in a country pub, let alone overhaul the entire tax code!||the leaders of this country couldn't organise a cowboy raffle in a country pub, let alone overhaul the entire tax code!
+we all <m> put our weight on the ground </m> and joined together in prayer.||we all took a knee and joined together in prayer.||we all laid down and joined together in prayer.
+the gunpowder stored below somehow ignited, and the entire ship <m> was destroyed. </m>||the gunpowder stored below somehow ignited, and the entire ship blew to smithereens.||the gunpowder stored below somehow ignited, and the entire ship went down in flames.
+we were told to <m> add </m> a picture of the new prime minister just an hour before the poster was due to go to the printer.||we were told to strip in a picture of the new prime minister just an hour before the poster was due to go to the printer.||we were told to add in a picture of the new prime minister just an hour before the poster was due to go to the printer.
+how can the uk go from <m> talent </m> to brain gain?||how can the uk go from brain drain to brain gain?||how can the uk go from talent to brain gain?
+a: "did you actually think your singing sounded good there?" b: "oh, just <m> go away." </m>||a: "did you actually think your singing sounded good there?" b: "oh, just fork off."||a: "did you actually think your singing sounded good there?"b: "oh, just walk away."
+we have made it perfectly clear that our government <m> will </m> not negotiate with terrorists!||we have made it perfectly clear that our government with not negotiate with terrorists!||we have made it perfectly clear that our government will not negotiate with terrorists!
+he shook my hand with great <m> friendliness. </m>||he shook my hand with great warmth.||he shook my hand with great courtesy.
+the deck extended around the dirigible 's side and then in , before another deck <m> turned back out again , like a flower. </m>||the deck extended around the dirigible 's side and then in , before another deck rounded back out again , like flower petals.||the deck extended around the dirigible 's side and then in , before another deck turned back out , like flowers.
+i have to <m> run </m> to the bank so i can deposit this check before they close.||i have to race to the bank so i can deposit this check before they close.||i have to run to the bank so i can deposit this check before they close.
+betty and jennifer are <m> very similar, </m> so it's no wonder people sometimes mistake them for sisters.||betty and jennifer are as alike as two peas in a pod, so it's no wonder people sometimes mistake them for sisters.||betty and jennifer are like twins, so it's no wonder people sometimes mistake them for sisters.
+i could tell that sean's football victory <m> made sam's news about getting into the college she wanted important. </m>||i could tell that sean's football victory threw a wet blanket on sam's news about getting into the college she wanted.||i could tell that sean's football victory sealed sam's news about getting into the college she wanted.
+after my husband lost his job we were in <m> circumstances. </m>||after my husband lost his job we were in deep water.||after my husband lost his job we were in dire straits.
+jill had such a <m> sad </m> face yesterday after she learned that she failed her exam.||jill had such a long face yesterday after she learned that she failed her exam.||jill had such a sad face yesterday after she learned that she failed her exam.
+one of the best things about summer is firing up the barbecue and <m> drinking beer </m> on a hot, sunny day.||one of the best things about summer is firing up the barbecue and sucking some suds on a hot, sunny day.||one of the best things about summer is firing up the barbecue and popping a beer on a hot, sunny day.
+the confusion arose because they were not <m> reach an agreement. </m> he was talking of one thing and was referring to something else.||the confusion arose because they were not on the same page. he was talking of one thing and was referring to something else.||the confusion arose because they were not at peace.he was talking of one thing and was referring to something else.
+after the customary greetings and handshakes , we <m> </m> began negotiating with our clients.||after the customary greetings and handshakes , we cut to the chase and began negotiating with our clients.||after the customary greetings and handshakes , we took the plunge and began negotiating with our clients.
+could you <m> change </m> this money from pounds to american dollars for me, please?||could you convert this money from pounds to american dollars for me, please?||could you convert this money from pounds to american dollars for me, please?
+now we've <m> choose </m> the best candidates we can arrange interviews.||now we've winnowed out the best candidates we can arrange interviews.||now we've sorted out the best candidates we can arrange interviews.
+we escaped the raging rioters <m> barely. </m>||we escaped the raging rioters by the skin of our teeth.||we escaped the raging rioters like sardines.
+this next debate could <m> change the entire campaign. </m>||this next debate could turn the entire campaign on its ear.||this next debate could change the course of the campaign.
+i'm pretty gutted about not getting into the grad school program i wanted, but hey, <m> there is nothing we can do about the way things have unfolded. </m>||i'm pretty gutted about not getting into the grad school program i wanted, but hey, that's just how the cookie crumbles.||i'm pretty gutted about not getting into the grad school program i wanted, but hey, there's no tomorrow.
+i hope you <m> included </m> the milk before putting the brownie mix in the oven.||i hope you added in the milk before putting the brownie mix in the oven.||i hope you incorporated in the milk before putting the brownie mix in the oven.
+raged elsewhere , nor the city <m> was full of </m> gore.||raged elsewhere , nor the city streamed with gore.||raged elsewhere , nor the city bore gore.
+all you can do is <m> be shocked </m> at the way the government is being run these days.||all you can do is throw your arms up in horror at the way the government is being run these days.||all you can do is throw your arms up in horror at the way the government is being run these days.
+i've been <m> examining </m> his progress ever since he joined a 3rd division club.||i've been tracking his progress ever since he joined a 3rd division club.||i've been following his progress ever since he joined a 3rd division club.
+we're all curious about what the boss has been discussing in those meetings with the lawyers, but she's <m> keeping secrets from everyone else. </m>||we're all curious about what the boss has been discussing in those meetings with the lawyers, but she's playing it close to her vest.||we're all curious about what the boss has been discussing in those meetings with the lawyers, but she's keeping her mouth shut.
+she had <m> an affection </m> for the boy next door - she found him cute and adorable and always ran off to help him out.||she had a soft spot for the boy next door - she found him cute and adorable and always ran off to help him out.||she had a soft spot for the boy next door - she found him cute and adorable and always ran off to help him out.
+that meeting nearly <m> had an impact </m> after the fiery testimony.||that meeting nearly came to blows after the fiery testimony.||that meeting nearly came to a head after the fiery testimony.
+i think it will be easier to become comfortable driving now that i've started <m> </m> with driving lessons.||i think it will be easier to become comfortable driving now that i've started the ball rolling with driving lessons.||i think it will be easier to become comfortable driving now that i've started off with driving lessons.
+i think that i am always the one that people <m> blame </m> first.||i think that i am always the one that people throw under the bus first.||i think that i am always the one that people lay the blame on first.
+the boss indicated that he would not be willing to <m> accept </m> the deal if it did not include provisions for his staff.||the boss indicated that he would not be willing to wear the deal if it did not include provisions for his staff.||the boss indicated that he would not be willing to turn down the deal if it did not include provisions for his staff.
+it <m> made me nervous </m> when dorothy gave me such an amorous look.||it sent shivers down my spine when dorothy gave me such an amorous look.||it knocked my socks off when dorothy gave me such an amorous look.
+in rosy revel thy spirit shall <m> disappear. </m>||in rosy revel thy spirit shall pass away.||in rosy revel thy spirit shall fade.
+i've been really bored with my job, and i feel like i've just been <m> progressing </m> lately.||i've been really bored with my job, and i feel like i've just been sliding by lately.||i've been really bored with my job, and i feel like i've just been making progress lately.
+thankfully, the job <m> fits </m> pretty well with my undergraduate studies.||thankfully, the job slots in pretty well with my undergraduate studies.||thankfully, the job fits pretty well with my undergraduate studies.
+don't get <m> angry—i </m> wasn't trying to insult you.||don't get off your bike—i wasn't trying to insult you.||don't get mad—i wasn't trying to insult you.
+i spotted harry at the diner with a woman much younger than his wife. she must be his <m> partner. </m>||i spotted harry at the diner with a woman much younger than his wife. she must be his bit on the side.||i spotted harry at the diner with a woman much younger than his wife.she must be his best friend.
+i will <m> go </m> to sleep again.||i will turn to sleep again.||i will go to sleep again.
+the match against scotland was his <m> first experience of </m> international football.||the match against scotland was his baptism into international football.||the match against scotland was his first taste of international football.
+her voice was <m> very sweet </m> , far more intoxicating than mine would ever be.||her voice was like honey , far more intoxicating than mine would ever be.||her voice was like honey , far more intoxicating than mine would ever be.
+the boss wants to know how much time you need to finish <m> </m> the report.||the boss wants to know how much time you need to finish up the report.||the boss wants to know how much time you need to finish off the report.
+you can't just <m> hide negative feedback </m> from the "reviews" page. customers deserve to see the whole picture!||you can't just filter negative feedback out from the "reviews" page. customers deserve to see the whole picture!||you can't just hide negative feedback away from the "reviews" page.customers deserve to see the whole picture!
+all those congratulatory messages and fan-mail that came in were <m> just extra nice things. </m>||all those congratulatory messages and fan-mail that came in were the icing on the cake.||all those congratulatory messages and fan-mail that came in were nothing more than a slap on the wrist.
+don't let any guy complaining of <m> pain in the testicles </m> pressure you into having sex, ok?||don't let any guy complaining of blue balls pressure you into having sex, ok?||don't let any guy complaining of testicle pain pressure you into having sex, ok?
+i'm just looking for a good place to <m> land </m> the hot-air balloon down.||i'm just looking for a good place to set the hot-air balloon down.||i'm just looking for a good place to launch the hot-air balloon down.
+the baker told his customers <m> that his bread was freshly baked every morning and there is no need to worry about that. </m>||the baker told his customers to rest assured that his bread was freshly baked every morning.||the baker told his customers that his bread was freshly baked every morning and there is no need to worry about that.
+man, we got a real <m> unfair treatment </m> on our tax bill this year.||man, we got a real fucking on our tax bill this year.||man, we got a real nosedive on our tax bill this year.
+she's the one person in the whole operation i'd consider <m> trustworthy, </m> the only one i'd put such faith in.||she's the one person in the whole operation i'd consider true as steel, the only one i'd put such faith in.||she's the one person in the whole operation i'd consider trustworthy, the only one i'd put such faith in.
+we've never had much money, so a brand new furniture set is something of a <m> big purchase </m> for us.||we've never had much money, so a brand new furniture set is something of a big-ticket item for us.||we've never had much money, so a brand new furniture set is something of a bargain for us.
+it would just hurt <m> very badly. </m>||it would just hurt like hell.||it would just hurt like hell.
+this afternoon's game is <m> canceled. </m>||this afternoon's game is off.||this afternoon's game is canceled.
+they walked out the door without <m> </m> a goodbye.||they walked out the door without so much as a goodbye.||they walked out the door without saying a goodbye.
+i know he has trouble <m> staying </m> within his budget each month.||i know he has trouble remaining within his budget each month.||i know he has trouble staying within his budget each month.
+now that i have <m> complete control over </m> the business, i can begin steering it to the success i know it can achieve.||now that i have a firm grip on the business, i can begin steering it to the success i know it can achieve.||now that i have a firm grip on the business, i can begin steering it to the success i know it can achieve.
+she seemed to be <m> an easily irritated </m> old woman until you got to know her better.||she seemed to be a peppery old woman until you got to know her better.||she seemed to be an irritable old woman until you got to know her better.
+i could tell that his rude remarks were <m> directed </m> at me even though he did not mention my name.||i could tell that his rude remarks were aimed at me even though he did not mention my name.||i could tell that his rude remarks were directed at me even though he did not mention my name.
+when did the police <m> reach </m> the scene of the crime?||when did the police arrive at the scene of the crime?||when did the police arrive at the scene of the crime?
+most mountains seem <m> not exciting </m> after seeing the alps.||most mountains seem tame after seeing the alps.||most mountains seem dull after seeing the alps.
+it's been such a long week—let's just <m> relax </m> tonight.||it's been such a long week—let's just get naked tonight.||it's been such a long week—let's just sit back tonight.
+a spa treatment in a luxury hotel with no kids—this is <m> bliss! </m>||a spa treatment in a luxury hotel with no kids—this is seventh heaven!||a spa treatment in a luxury hotel with no kids—this is heaven on earth!
+last i heard, jose had been <m> in a relationship </m> with this girl he had met at a party.||last i heard, jose had been going steady with this girl he had met at a party.||last i heard, jose had been in love with this girl he had met at a party.
+after everyone started having horrible trips, i started to suspect that we had been sold <m> fake marijuana </m> instead of the real deal.||after everyone started having horrible trips, i started to suspect that we had been sold killer weed instead of the real deal.||after everyone started having horrible trips, i started to suspect that we had been sold fake marijuana instead of the real deal.
+repaying your loan <m> earlier than scheduled </m> will save you money in the long term by reducing the amount of interest you'll have to pay.||repaying your loan ahead of schedule will save you money in the long term by reducing the amount of interest you'll have to pay.||repaying your loan ahead of time will save you money in the long term by reducing the amount of interest you'll have to pay.
+this bill won't eliminate existing tax loopholes for large multinational companies in full measure, but it will go a long way towards rectifying the <m> situation. </m>||this bill won't eliminate existing tax loopholes for large multinational companies in full measure, but it will go a long way towards rectifying the situation..||this bill won't eliminate existing tax loopholes for large multinational companies in full measure, but it will go a long way towards rectifying the picture.
+he seemed quite <m> indifferent, </m> as if he was in a state of semi-consciousness.||he seemed quite detached, as if he was in a state of semi-consciousness.||he seemed quite indifferent, as if he was in a state of semi-consciousness.
+joe insists on <m> staying involved </m> in the company, even though he has no real authority at this point.||joe insists on having a hand in the company, even though he has no real authority at this point.||joe insists on staying in the company, even though he has no real authority at this point.
+my mother always tried to see the <m> humorous </m> side of bad situations, even when she was diagnosed with cancer last year.||my mother always tried to see the funny side of bad situations, even when she was diagnosed with cancer last year.||my mother always tried to see the light side of bad situations, even when she was diagnosed with cancer last year.
+your little girl is <m> cute </m> in that frilly dress.||your little girl is as cute as a button in that frilly dress.||your little girl is as cute as a button in that frilly dress.
+pink <m> magic sparks of magic exploded out of the valkyrie 's fingertips quickly </m> , letting me know how worried she was about me.||pink sparks of magic exploded out of the valkyrie 's fingertips like fireworks , letting me know how worried she was about me.||pink magic sparks of magic exploded out of the valkyrie 's fingertips like lightning , letting me know how worried she was about me.
+i don't doubt that the sculpture was <m> acceptable, </m> but i don't think it was done well.||i don't doubt that the sculpture was in good taste, but i don't think it was done well.||i don't doubt that the sculpture was up to the mark, but i don't think it was done well.
+let's <m> schedule </m> the meeting for december 15th—if there are any issues with the date, we can always change it.||let's pencil in the meeting for december 15th—if there are any issues with the date, we can always change it.||let's set the meeting for december 15th—if there are any issues with the date, we can always change it.
+i haven't talked to patty in years, but we were <m> very close </m> as kids.||i haven't talked to patty in years, but we were as close as two coats of paint as kids.||i haven't talked to patty in years, but we were as close as nails as kids.
+that this was it , <m> the end of the line-and it was fighting terribly </m> to work its way free.||that this was it , end of the line-and it was fighting like hell to work its way free.||that this was it , the end of the line-and it was fighting like hell to work its way free.
+<m> walk carefully </m> so you don't wake up the baby.||tread lightly so you don't wake up the baby.||keep your feet on the ground so you don't wake up the baby.
+he was acting like, <m> forgive me for using the word am about to say, </m> a complete ass.||he was acting like, you should excuse the expression, a complete ass.||he was acting like, forgive me for using the word am, a complete ass.
+my boss gave me <m> a pair of </m> shoes today—after five years on the job! i can't believe it.||my boss gave me running shoes today—after five years on the job! i can't believe it.||my boss gave me a pair of shoes today—after five years on the job!i can't believe it.
+one of the councillors attacked a fellow member during a <m> intense </m> debate.||one of the councillors attacked a fellow member during a heated debate.||one of the councillors attacked a fellow member during a heated debate.
+large family holidays are all typified by consuming <m> large amounts </m> of food and alcohol.||large family holidays are all typified by consuming mass quantities of food and alcohol.||large family holidays are all typified by consuming buckets of food and alcohol.
+my dad and my boyfriend kept <m> repeating snide remarks </m> throughout the dinner, until eventually i snapped at them to cut it out.||my dad and my boyfriend kept tossing snide remarks back and forth throughout the dinner, until eventually i snapped at them to cut it out.||my dad and my boyfriend kept repeating snide remarks throughout the dinner, until eventually i snapped at them to cut it out.
+i could have sworn i saved that document, but it must have gone <m> somewhere else. </m>||i could have sworn i saved that document, but it must have gone into the bit-bucket.||i could have sworn i saved that document, but it must have gone out of bounds.
+she was a shopaholic until she realized that material possessions are nothing but <m> pleasure. </m>||she was a shopaholic until she realized that material possessions are nothing but dust and ashes.||she was a shopaholic until she realized that material possessions are nothing but pleasure.
+sarah always sits at the back of these team meetings making <m> derogatory </m> comments about whatever the boss is saying.||sarah always sits at the back of these team meetings making snide comments about whatever the boss is saying.||sarah always sits at the back of these team meetings making tongue-in-cheek comments about whatever the boss is saying.
+when she asked me to marry her, i could only stand there <m> in a state of bewilderment. </m>||when she asked me to marry her, i could only stand there like a rabbit caught in headlights.||when she asked me to marry her, i could only stand there with my head in the clouds.
+<m> for the stage, </m> the weight can scarcely bear.||the stage the weight can scarcely bear.||for the stage, the weight can scarcely bear.
+we always do a <m> lot of trade </m> in camping tents in the weeks leading up to the local music festival.||we always do a land-office business in camping tents in the weeks leading up to the local music festival.||we always do a fair share in camping tents in the weeks leading up to the local music festival.
+what are your <m> emotions </m> for your wife ?||what are your feelings for your wife ?||what are your feelings for your wife ?
+you've got book smarts, kid, but you'll never make it as a lawyer if you don't have <m> the ability to do whatever is necessary in order to succeed. </m>||you've got book smarts, kid, but you'll never make it as a lawyer if you don't have a killer instinct.||you've got book smarts, kid, but you'll never make it as a lawyer if you don't have an axe to grind.
+this afternoon, we'll have to <m> discuss </m> the applicants we've interviewed so far.||this afternoon, we'll have to compare notes on the applicants we've interviewed so far.||this afternoon, we'll have to go over the applicants we've interviewed so far.
+nicole kidman was <m> extremely happy </m> when she received the award for the best actress.||nicole kidman was in seventh heaven when she received the award for the best actress.||nicole kidman was in heaven when she received the award for the best actress.
+a: "i just think that this is a massive slap in the face to the fans!" b: "fine, we get it. but <m> chastise someone online who </m>||a: "i just think that this is a massive slap in the face to the fans!" b: "fine, we get it. but turn your caps lock off, dude||a: "i just think that this is a massive slap in the face to the fans!"b: "fine, we get it.but call someone online
+asian airlines remain <m> relatively unrestricted </m> in america.||asian airlines remain untouched by the deregulation in america.||asian airlines remain open and open in america.
+as kids, we were always told that the quarry at the edge of town was <m> prohibited. </m>||as kids, we were always told that the quarry at the edge of town was out of bounds.||as kids, we were always told that the quarry at the edge of town was out of bounds.
+i got this really good idea for an ad campaign. i think i'm going to just <m> take </m> it and present it to the boss when it's done.||i got this really good idea for an ad campaign. i think i'm going to just run with it and present it to the boss when it's done.||i got this really good idea for an ad campaign.i think i'm going to just take it and present it to the boss when it's done.
+the politician said in his speech that he wanted to provide for <m> equal opportunities </m> to the downtrodden and marginalized sections of the society.||the politician said in his speech that he wanted to provide for a level playing field to the downtrodden and marginalized sections of the society.||the politician said in his speech that he wanted to provide for equal treatment to the downtrodden and marginalized sections of the society.
+to <m> not divulge any information </m> is a virtue that not everyone can carry.||to keep schtum is a virtue that not everyone can carry.||to keep your mouth shut is a virtue that not everyone can carry.
+don’t worry, sophie – this job interview will be <m> easy </m> for you – you have all the skills they need and i think you’re absolutely the best candidate.||don’t worry, sophie – this job interview will be a piece of cake for you – you have all the skills they need and i think you’re absolutely the best candidate.||don’t worry, sophie – this job interview will be a cakewalk for you – you have all the skills they need and i think you’re absolutely the best candidate.
+sadly , stealing someone else 's <m> credibility for someone else 's work </m> is a common practice in the corporate world.||sadly , stealing someone else 's thunder is a common practice in the corporate world.||sadly , stealing someone else 's back is a common practice in the corporate world.
+if you are really able to climb that 8 feet wall by yourself then i’ll <m> not believe it. </m>||if you are really able to climb that 8 feet wall by yourself then i’ll eat my hat.||if you are really able to climb that 8 feet wall by yourself then i’ll take it for granted.
+in courage and strength pursue <m> your </m> own endeavour.||in courage and strength pursue thine own endeavour.||in courage and strength pursue your own endeavour.
+many people in our small town are <m> completely opposed to </m> that big construction project, and i think you'll have a hard time changing their minds.||many people in our small town are dead set against that big construction project, and i think you'll have a hard time changing their minds.||many people in our small town are against that big construction project, and i think you'll have a hard time changing their minds.
+amanda’s habit of making hasty decisions makes her commit the error of <m> getting rid of valuable things </m> most of the time.||amanda’s habit of making hasty decisions makes her commit the error of throwing out the baby with the bathwater most of the time.||amanda’s habit of making hasty decisions makes her commit the error of throwing away the good stuff most of the time.
+everyone in my house is sick right now because <m> bad things tend to follow. </m>||everyone in my house is sick right now because it never rains but it pours.||everyone in my house is sick right now because bad things happen.
+i'm quite capable of watching the grill while i water the flowers—i can <m> do two things at once </m> thank you very much.||i'm quite capable of watching the grill while i water the flowers—i can walk and chew gum at the same time thank you very much.||i'm quite capable of watching the grill while i water the flowers—i can do two things at once thank you very much.
+i am so inspired by my grandfather , he about 80 years old and still he <m> starts his routine with energy </m> everyday.||i am so inspired by my grandfather , he about 80 years old and still he rise and shine everyday.||i am so inspired by my grandfather , he about 80 years old and still he sets his routine on fire everyday.
+armed forces have begun <m> providing an armed response </m> on the car to guard terrified drivers and travelers.||armed forces have begun riding shotgun on the car to guard terrified drivers and travelers.||armed forces have begun firing down on the car to guard terrified drivers and travelers.
+i never had <m> the ability to endure </m> flying before, but i'm getting used to it now that i have to travel so much for work.||i never had a head for flying before, but i'm getting used to it now that i have to travel so much for work.||i never had the strength of flying before, but i'm getting used to it now that i have to travel so much for work.
+for <m> lack </m> of vegetable oil, i added olive oil to the recipe and hoped for the best.||for want of vegetable oil, i added olive oil to the recipe and hoped for the best.||for lack of vegetable oil, i added olive oil to the recipe and hoped for the best.
+don't ask me—all the decisions get made by the <m> management. </m>||don't ask me—all the decisions get made by the front office.||don't ask me—all the decisions get made by the board of directors.
+the disrespect he showed our professor during class <m> irritated me </m> so badly that i had to go take a walk to calm down.||the disrespect he showed our professor during class raised my hackles so badly that i had to go take a walk to calm down.||the disrespect he showed our professor during class made my hair stand on end so badly that i had to go take a walk to calm down.
+i <m> found </m> him in the library after work, and we got into a great conversation about hemingway.||i came across him in the library after work, and we got into a great conversation about hemingway.||i bumped into him in the library after work, and we got into a great conversation about hemingway.
+they could go to the museum since they are too <m> old </m> to go to a discotheque.||they could go to the museum since they are too long in the teeth to go to a discotheque.||they could go to the museum since they are too old for them to go to a discotheque.
+i find couple's therapy to be helpful because it gives each partner a chance to air their frustrations <m> in a neutral place. </m>||i find couple's therapy to be helpful because it gives each partner a chance to air their frustrations on neutral territory.||i find couple's therapy to be helpful because it gives each partner a chance to air their frustrations on neutral ground.
+she can pick them off <m> easily. </m>||she can pick them off like ticks off a dog.||she can pick them off with ease.
+our back yard is so colorful now that all the flowers have <m> bloomed. </m>||our back yard is so colorful now that all the flowers have come into bloom.||our back yard is so colorful now that all the flowers have come out in bloom.
+the new universal basic income initiative is intended to provide every citizen <m> with a means of living </m> even if they've fallen on hard times.||the new universal basic income initiative is intended to provide every citizen their daily bread, even if they've fallen on hard times.||the new universal basic income initiative is intended to provide every citizen with a roof over their head even if they've fallen on hard times.
+the result of the election is still <m> uncertain </m> after two recounts.||the result of the election is still in the balance after two recounts.||the result of the election is still up in the air after two recounts.
+without proper financing, you'll end up building your business on <m> nothing ! </m>||without proper financing, you'll end up building your business on sand!||without proper financing, you'll end up building your business on thin ice!
+you can <m> insert </m> the paper into the printer manually.||you can feed the paper into the printer manually.||you can insert the paper into the printer manually.
+the house <m> looks shabby </m> with those college kids living there.||the house has gone to seed with those college kids living there.||the house is a mess with those college kids living there.
+ooh girl, you're looking <m> very attractive </m> tonight!||ooh girl, you're looking like a snack tonight!||ooh girl, you're looking like a million bucks tonight!
+a lightning strike in the wrong place and everything went up <m> so fast. </m>||a lightning strike in the wrong place and everything went up like tinder.||a lightning strike in the wrong place and everything went up like fire.
+president biden’s speech went viral and <m> caused an exaggerated reaction of anger or trouble. </m>||president biden’s speech went viral and became a tempest in a teapot.||president biden’s speech went viral and sent a chill down his spine.
+ahmed , you speak in words that <m> are beautiful and attractive. </m>||ahmed , you speak in words that glitter like gold and jewels.||ahmed , you speak in words that speak like gold.
+when i was caught cheating on a test, the principal <m> punished me swiftly and harshly. </m>||when i was caught cheating on a test, the principal came down like a ton of bricks on me.||when i was caught cheating on a test, the principal gave me a slap on the wrist.
+wow, i feel <m> very attractive </m> in this new suit!||wow, i feel like a million dollars in this new suit!||wow, i feel like a million bucks in this new suit!
+after getting laid off from my full-time office job, i started doing freelance work, like many other people in the <m> temporary labor market. </m>||after getting laid off from my full-time office job, i started doing freelance work, like many other people in the gig economy.||after getting laid off from my full-time office job, i started doing freelance work, like many other people in the labor market.
+they were <m> appearing like tangled </m> weeds after a rainstorm.||they were cropping up like tangle weeds after a rainstorm.||they were forming like tangled weeds after a rainstorm.
+what's <m> going on, </m> everyone? you all have a good weekend?||what's in the bag, everyone? you all have a good weekend?||what's up, everyone?you all have a good weekend?
+i'll send you a <m> cheque for 400 </m> immediately.||i'll send you a bank draft for $400 immediately.||i'll send you a cheque for 400 immediately.
+after trying for hours , i was finally able to <m> speak </m> to their head office in germany||after trying for hours , i was finally able to get through to their head office in germany||after trying for hours , i was finally able to speak to their head office in germany
+refusing to invest in the railways was a <m> policy without consideration of future . </m>||refusing to invest in the railways was a most myopic policy.||refusing to invest in the railways was a blind move.
+the plea was like <m> a hard substance </m> in his throat , but he needed to spit it out.||the plea was like gravel in his throat , but he needed to spit it out.||the plea was like sand in his throat , but he needed to spit it out.
+his <m> impolite and flattery </m> behaviour annoyed me.||his unctuous behaviour annoyed me.||his slender behaviour annoyed me.
+my job is to <m> decorate </m> the window displays up at the start of each season.||my job is to trim the window displays up at the start of each season.||my job is to set the window displays up at the start of each season.
+have you seen the new stadium? it really seems like it's <m> bigger </m> when you're inside.||have you seen the new stadium? it really seems like it's larger than life when you're inside.||have you seen the new stadium?it really seems like it's bigger than life when you're inside.
+amy and i grew up <m> close to </m> each other and have been best friends since we were five years old.||amy and i grew up down the road from each other and have been best friends since we were five years old.||amy and i grew up close to each other and have been best friends since we were five years old.
+it's kind of a <m> stressful </m> situation—there's still a lot of tension between them because of the divorce.||it's kind of a hairy situation—there's still a lot of tension between them because of the divorce.||it's kind of a sticky situation—there's still a lot of tension between them because of the divorce.
+those thugs only beat me up because they got the <m> advantage </m> on me—it wasn't a fair fight.||those thugs only beat me up because they got the drop on me—it wasn't a fair fight.||those thugs only beat me up because they got the upper hand on me—it wasn't a fair fight.
+long separations contributed to <m> the failure of their marriage. </m>||long separations contributed to their marriage break-up.||long separations contributed to the breakdown of their marriage.
+when you are in the real estate industry then thinking <m> beyond the current imagination </m> helps tremendously.||when you are in the real estate industry then thinking avant-garde helps tremendously.||when you are in the real estate industry then thinking beyond the box helps tremendously.
+mom <m> scolded me </m> over my terrible report card.||mom took me to task over my terrible report card.||mom took me to task over my terrible report card.
+the word is that the bank is already financing it <m> stealthil y </m>||the word is that the bank is already financing it by the back doo r||the word is that the bank is already financing it out of thin air.
+never use a credit card to pay a debt—that's just <m> borrowing to repay it! </m>||never use a credit card to pay a debt—that's just robbing peter to pay paul!||never use a credit card to pay a debt—that's just borrowing from the bank!
+well , <m> no sympathy for his situation </m> ; he 'll have to keep doing that and that 's what he is paid for.||well , hard cheese ; he 'll have to keep doing that and that 's what he is paid for.||well , no sympathy for his situation ; he 'll have to keep doing that and that 's what he is paid for.
+it’s not <m> complicated </m> to work out that emails from someone you don’t know asking you to click the link, are obviously scams.||it’s not rocket science to work out that emails from someone you don’t know asking you to click the link, are obviously scams.||it’s not rocket science to work out that emails from someone you don’t know asking you to click the link, are obviously scams.
+i took the student <m> to a quiet location </m> to tell him the terrible news.||i took the student aside to tell him the terrible news.||i took the student away to tell him the terrible news.
+now that we have the management’s <m> official </m> approval, we can finally go ahead with the implementation of our ideas.||now that we have the management’s stamp approval, we can finally go ahead with the implementation of our ideas.||now that we have the management’s seal of approval, we can finally go ahead with the implementation of our ideas.
+when the troops retreated from the area, they were sure to <m> destroy their paths </m> behind them.||when the troops retreated from the area, they were sure to burn their bridges behind them.||when the troops retreated from the area, they were sure to burn their bridges behind them.
+would you two be quiet? all that yelling is <m> disruptive! </m>||would you two be quiet? all that yelling is fit to wake the dead!||would you two be quiet?all that yelling is a bitch!
+a: <m> "oh, just fine, and </m> you?" b: "oh, just fine, and you?"||a: "alright my lover? how are you?" b: "oh, just fine, and you?"||a: "oh, just fine, and you?"b: "oh, just fine, and you?"
+i know i'll be <m> happy </m> once i get this stupid cast off my leg.||i know i'll be as happy as a pig in slop once i get this stupid cast off my leg.||i know i'll be in heaven once i get this stupid cast off my leg.
+it's time for you to <m> give up these ratty old t-shirts away. </m>||it's time for you to bid these ratty old t-shirts adieu.||it's time for you to give these ratty old t-shirts away.
+i know i haven't been the best father in the world, but i'm trying to <m> change my behavior. </m>||i know i haven't been the best father in the world, but i'm trying to shape up.||i know i haven't been the best father in the world, but i'm trying to make a change.
+practicing meditation has helped me to be <m> calm </m> in times of trouble.||practicing meditation has helped me to be ice-cool in times of trouble.||practicing meditation has helped me to be on my feet in times of trouble.
+the home <m> is a platform </m> that makes them great.||the home of all that makes them great.||the home is a platform that makes them great.
+every time i show my brother one of my stories, he just picks it <m> up </m> without saying anything that he liked about it.||every time i show my brother one of my stories, he just picks it to pieces without saying anything that he liked about it.||every time i show my brother one of my stories, he just picks it off without saying anything that he liked about it.
+without wasting much time , they got down to <m> the critical part </m> and soon emerged with a solution that was acceptable to everyone.||without wasting much time , they got down to brass tacks and soon emerged with a solution that was acceptable to everyone.||without wasting much time , they got down to business and soon emerged with a solution that was acceptable to everyone.
+i pay your wages, and i'll say whether you can go on your break or not, so <m> take that decisive information and live with </m> it.||i pay your wages, and i'll say whether you can go on your break or not, so put that in your pipe and smoke it.||i pay your wages, and i'll say whether you can go on your break or not, so make the best of it.
+the basement gives me the creeps, it's <m> dated completely </m> down there!||the basement gives me the creeps, it's as black as a raven down there!||the basement gives me the creeps, it's like shit down there!
+i think you need to learn how to balance on that skateboard before you start trying tricks. don't try to <m> do complex tasks before mastering the fundamental ones. </m>||i think you need to learn how to balance on that skateboard before you start trying tricks. don't try to run before you can walk.||i think you need to learn how to balance on that skateboard before you start trying tricks.don't try to master the ropes before you master the ropes.
+the accused man <m> was brave </m> as the judge handed down his sentence.||the accused man bit the bullet as the judge handed down his sentence.||the accused man pulled a brave face as the judge handed down his sentence.
+despite a strong showing in the first half, the team seemed to just <m> give </m> up after falling a little bit behind.||despite a strong showing in the first half, the team seemed to just turn their toes up after falling a little bit behind.||despite a strong showing in the first half, the team seemed to just give up after falling a little bit behind.
+the movie studio is known for <m> making </m> the same kinds of schlocky horror movies.||the movie studio is known for dishing up the same kinds of schlocky horror movies.||the movie studio is known for making the same kinds of schlocky horror movies.
+there was food and drink <m> abundant </m> while they laughed , drank , and spoke to each other like brothers and sisters.||there was food and drink aplenty while they laughed , drank , and spoke to each other like brothers and sisters.||there was food and drink in abundance while they laughed , drank , and spoke to each other like brothers and sisters.
+don't <m> retreat </m> into yourself just because you don't want an argument—talk to me!||don't withdraw into yourself just because you don't want an argument—talk to me!||don't retreat into yourself just because you don't want an argument—talk to me!
+the estimate <m> was </m> way too high, so we have to solicit more bids.||the estimate came in way too high, so we have to solicit more bids.||the estimate came in way too high, so we have to solicit more bids.
+a gang of goons was beating an old man but instead of helping him everybody <m> pretended to see nothing. </m>||a gang of goons was beating an old man but instead of helping him everybody turned a blind eye.||a gang of goons was beating an old man but instead of helping him everybody sat on their hands.
+in my heart , it felt <m> terribly and hopelessly. </m>||in my heart , it felt like armageddon.||in my heart , it felt like hell.
+the bikes circled , like cowboys <m> commend ing </m> their cattle.||the bikes circled , like cowboys corralling their cattle.||the bikes circled , like cowboys praising their cattle.
+i was all gung-ho about this graduate program when i first began, but i must admit that i've grown tired <m> </m> of these boring lectures.||i was all gung-ho about this graduate program when i first began, but i must admit that i've grown tired to death of these boring lectures.||i was all gung-ho about this graduate program when i first began, but i must admit that i've grown tired to death of these boring lectures.
+don't be a <m> person who refuses to participate in social events, </m> come and talk to the rest of us!||don't be a party pooper, come and talk to the rest of us!||don't be a social butterfly, come and talk to the rest of us!
+hey man, what's up? <m> slap hands with one another in an amicable manner! </m>||hey man, what's up? slip me five!||hey man, what's up?slap hands with one another!
+with heavy rains having interrupted their schedule, the organizers were <m> seizing every minute and second </m> to put up the event on time.||with heavy rains having interrupted their schedule, the organizers were racing against the clock to put up the event on time.||with heavy rains having interrupted their schedule, the organizers were jumping at the chance to put up the event on time.
+but you know what they say , when <m> anything happens it goes to the extreme. </m>||but you know what they say , when it rains , it pours.||but you know what they say , when hell breaks loose.
+in the end , the captain 's hard work was all <m> useless </m> by the loss of the match.||in the end , the captain 's hard work was all in vain by the loss of the match.||in the end , the captain 's hard work was all eaten up by the loss of the match.
+i've hardly slept because my infant has been crying <m> </m> all night.||i've hardly slept because my infant has been crying at the top of her lungs all night.||i've hardly slept because my infant has been crying out loud all night.
+the hidden recordings of the mayor's backdoor meetings with industry lobbyists has been a <m> blow </m> to her re-election campaign.||the hidden recordings of the mayor's backdoor meetings with industry lobbyists has been a sucker punch to her re-election campaign.||the hidden recordings of the mayor's backdoor meetings with industry lobbyists has been a death blow to her re-election campaign.
+after the prosecutors brought forward their newest evidence, the defendant showed <m> surrender </m> and agreed to the plea bargain.||after the prosecutors brought forward their newest evidence, the defendant showed the white flag and agreed to the plea bargain.||after the prosecutors brought forward their newest evidence, the defendant showed up and agreed to the plea bargain.
+the manager <m> was </m> against all the negative feedback he had received from the employees.||the manager came out swinging against all the negative feedback he had received from the employees.||the manager stood against all the negative feedback he had received from the employees.
+hey, sarah? when you <m> have </m> a chance, would you mind looking over these financial reports?||hey, sarah? when you get a chance, would you mind looking over these financial reports?||hey, sarah?when you get a chance, would you mind looking over these financial reports?
+the senator always tries to <m> justify his arguments </m> during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.||the senator always tries to claim the moral high ground during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.||the senator always tries to make his case during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.
+for women who may want to have children, <m> there is a limited amount of time in which to conceive a child—a </m> concern that men never have to worry about.||for women who may want to have children, their biological clocks are always ticking—a concern that men never have to worry about.||for women who may want to have children, the clock is ticking—a concern that men never have to worry about.
+the pro-choice movement is just a <m> problem </m> of unrestrained individualism.||the pro-choice movement is just a symptom of unrestrained individualism.||the pro-choice movement is just a case of unrestrained individualism.
+jim's been <m> unwell </m> for the last month. if he doesn't get better soon, we're going to have to replace him!||jim's been on the sick list for the last month. if he doesn't get better soon, we're going to have to replace him!||jim's been out of action for the last month.if he doesn't get better soon, we're going to have to replace him!
+there was <m> an excited </m> hunt for terrorists after 911.||there was a feverish hunt for terrorists after 911.||there was a wild hunt for terrorists after 911.
+the retailer is not going to reduce the price of the new products but it will pay off in the <m> end. </m>||the retailer is not going to reduce the price of the new products but it will pay off in the long run.||the retailer is not going to reduce the price of the new products but it will pay off in the long run.
+wow, this new car of yours is <m> amazing! </m>||wow, this new car of yours is quite something!||wow, this new car of yours is beyond compare!
+it was my first time playing poker at the casino, and the more experienced players definitely <m> cheated on me. </m>||it was my first time playing poker at the casino, and the more experienced players definitely took me to the cleaners.||it was my first time playing poker at the casino, and the more experienced players definitely knocked me out.
+before you go <m> working </m> on the washing machine, why don't you troubleshoot what's wrong with it.||before you go operating on the washing machine, why don't you troubleshoot what's wrong with it.||before you go working on the washing machine, why don't you troubleshoot what's wrong with it.
+my son will automatically have eu citizenship because he's being born in ireland, but <m> considering the negative, </m> we have to apply separately for american citizenship.||my son will automatically have eu citizenship because he's being born in ireland, but on the downside, we have to apply separately for american citizenship.||my son will automatically have eu citizenship because he's being born in ireland, but on the flip side, we have to apply separately for american citizenship.
+samantha's been <m> acting </m> as though she's writing the next great american novel, but it's just some trashy thriller.||samantha's been making as though she's writing the next great american novel, but it's just some trashy thriller.||samantha's been acting as though she's writing the next great american novel, but it's just some trashy thriller.
+i hoped to be <m> at the end </m> of this movie shoot, but i guess the director had other plans.||i hoped to be in at the finish of this movie shoot, but i guess the director had other plans.||i hoped to be in the thick of this movie shoot, but i guess the director had other plans.
+the boss <m> rushed </m> through the office and out the door without saying a word to anyone.||the boss swept through the office and out the door without saying a word to anyone.||the boss hurried through the office and out the door without saying a word to anyone.
+after my first week <m> of teaching i was feeling very tired. </m>||after my first week teaching i was washed out.||after my first week of teaching i was feeling very tired.
+why do you keep letting your boss pile on more and more work like that? you have to <m> set a certain threshold. </m>||why do you keep letting your boss pile on more and more work like that? you have to draw the line somewhere!||why do you keep letting your boss pile on more and more work like that?you have to hit a certain bar.
+the coach made me run the <m> entire </m> field for the rest of practice for cursing at him.||the coach made me run the length and breadth of the field for the rest of practice for cursing at him.||the coach made me run the length and breadth of the field for the rest of practice for cursing at him.
+you can tell that these are <m> inferior </m> toys: they all broke after an hour of the kids playing with them.||you can tell that these are bargain-basement toys: they all broke after an hour of the kids playing with them.||you can tell that these are inferior toys: they all broke after an hour of the kids playing with them.
+the doctor gave him 3 months to <m> continue living beyond the time he was expected to die. </m>||the doctor gave him 3 months to live and since then he's been living on borrowed time.||the doctor gave him 3 months to live beyond his means.
+i've been practicing all summer long, and now i've finally gotten <m> ahead of </m> keith in tennis.||i've been practicing all summer long, and now i've finally gotten a leg up on keith in tennis.||i've been practicing all summer long, and now i've finally gotten ahead of keith in tennis.
+the officers very nearly apprehended the suspect, but he <m> narrowly avoided being caught </m> at the last second.||the officers very nearly apprehended the suspect, but he slipped through their fingers at the last second.||the officers very nearly apprehended the suspect, but he slipped through the cracks at the last second.
+if you <m> engage </m> the baby with a toy, he'll stop crying in no time.||if you busy the baby with a toy, he'll stop crying in no time.||if you engage the baby with a toy, he'll stop crying in no time.
+after you finish carving the roast chicken, you should put the carcass in some simmering water to <m> purify it. </m>||after you finish carving the roast chicken, you should put the carcass in some simmering water to render it down.||after you finish carving the roast chicken, you should put the carcass in some simmering water to wash it out.
+i'm famished after that hike. i could <m> devour </m> a hamburger right now.||i'm famished after that hike. i could murder a hamburger right now.||i'm famished after that hike.i could eat a hamburger right now.
+a: "do you want to come out with me and my friends to see a movie? b: "no thanks, i'm just going to <m> go alone </m> tonight."||a: "do you want to come out with me and my friends to see a movie? b: "no thanks, i'm just going to lone it tonight."||a: "do you want to come out with me and my friends to see a movie?b: "no thanks, i'm just going to go on my own tonight."
+the great god <m> thrust </m> forth his mighty lightning bolts down upon the inhabitants of the planet.||the great god launched forth his mighty lightning bolts down upon the inhabitants of the planet.||the great god thrust forth his mighty lightning bolts down upon the inhabitants of the planet.
+the old man took a long <m> sip </m> of whiskey, then flashed a toothless grin and began laughing again.||the old man took a long pull of whiskey, then flashed a toothless grin and began laughing again.||the old man took a long sip of whiskey, then flashed a toothless grin and began laughing again.
+the kids always <m> anticipate </m> my financial assistance, and that needs to stop before i go broke!||the kids always figure on my financial assistance, and that needs to stop before i go broke!||the kids always count on my financial assistance, and that needs to stop before i go broke!
+i knew the business was doomed when employees started quitting en masse, <m> with great haste and having only personal wellbeing in mind. </m>||i knew the business was doomed when employees started quitting en masse, like rats from a sinking ship.||i knew the business was doomed when employees started quitting en masse, like cats and dogs.
+and <m> laid the deep-rooted foundation of empire . </m>||and the deep-rooted base of empire laid.||and laid the deep-rooted foundation of empire.
+during his interview with police, the <m> victim </m> said that the person who mugged him had been dressed like superman.||during his interview with police, the vic said that the person who mugged him had been dressed like superman.||during his interview with police, the victim said that the person who mugged him had been dressed like superman.
+boy, he really <m> enjoys hearing himself talk—i </m> didn't think he would ever stop talking!||boy, he really likes the sound of his own voice—i didn't think he would ever stop talking!||boy, he really enjoys hearing himself talk—i didn't think he would ever stop talking!
+i can't believe that stupid dance is <m> very popular </m> right now.||i can't believe that stupid dance is all the rage right now.||i can't believe that stupid dance is all the rage right now.
+the bouncer kept a <m> tight </m> grip on the man as he forced him out of the club.||the bouncer kept a firm grip on the man as he forced him out of the club.||the bouncer kept a firm grip on the man as he forced him out of the club.
+hitler was a <m> strong </m> nationalist.||hitler was a rabid nationalist.||hitler was a strong-willed nationalist.
+<m> stop talking, </m> sis—i don't need to hear your opinion on everything i do!||button it, sis—i don't need to hear your opinion on everything i do!||knock it off, sis—i don't need to hear your opinion on everything i do!
+i can't believe you didn't go to the job interview. why would you <m> squander </m> such a big opportunity?||i can't believe you didn't go to the job interview. why would you blow such a big opportunity?||i can't believe you didn't go to the job interview.why would you give up such a big opportunity?
+we encourage our employees to socialize with clients, but within <m> limits. </m>||we encourage our employees to socialize with clients, but within bounds.||we encourage our employees to socialize with clients, but within bounds.
+the asian districts of the city <m> became violent. </m>||the asian districts of the city erupted.||the asian districts of the city exploded.
+i replaced the spark plug, so go ahead and let <m> it go </m> so we can see if there's any difference.||i replaced the spark plug, so go ahead and let her rip so we can see if there's any difference.||i replaced the spark plug, so go ahead and let it go so we can see if there's any difference.
+after so many years of neglect, the house is practically <m> destroyed. </m>||after so many years of neglect, the house is practically in ruins.||after so many years of neglect, the house is practically in ruins.
+please be careful when you <m> pack those dishes into a box. </m>||please be careful when you box those dishes up.||please be careful when you stuff those dishes into a box.
+i told them that i like this stupid school, and they fell for it <m> completely and unquestionably—i </m> guess i'm a pretty good actress.||i told them that i like this stupid school, and they fell for it hook, line, and sinker—i guess i'm a pretty good actress.||i told them that i like this stupid school, and they fell for it head over heels—i guess i'm a pretty good actress.
+boy, he's really the <m> </m> victim these days. what is he claiming i did to him this time?||boy, he's really the professional victim these days. what is he claiming i did to him this time?||boy, he's really the scapegoat victim these days.what is he claiming i did to him this time?
+the report states that vandalism is a <m> serious problem. </m>||the report states that vandalism is a pestilence.||the report states that vandalism is a real problem.
+they tried to <m> let them re-experience </m> their earlier happiness.||they tried to recapture their earlier happiness.||they tried to re-experience their earlier happiness.
+i'm too much of a <m> timid person </m> to ever do something like sky diving.||i'm too much of a nervous nellie to ever do something like sky diving.||i'm too much of a skunk to ever do something like sky diving.
+we just moved in on the floor below—you should <m> come </m> down sometime!||we just moved in on the floor below—you should pop down sometime!||we just moved in on the floor below—you should drop down sometime!
+a: "i was so sorry to hear about your father's sudden passing." b: "thank you. we're still in shock, but it's just <m> a random occurrence." </m>||a: "i was so sorry to hear about your father's sudden passing." b: "thank you. we're still in shock, but it's just one of those things."||a: "i was so sorry to hear about your father's sudden passing."b: "thank you.we're still in shock, but it's just random luck."
+my wife likes to jump into every wild idea as soon as she's had it, whereas i have more of a <m> skeptical </m> attitude about things.||my wife likes to jump into every wild idea as soon as she's had it, whereas i have more of a wait-and-see attitude about things.||my wife likes to jump into every wild idea as soon as she's had it, whereas i have more of a skeptical attitude about things.
+beware of deals advertised online that sound too good to be true. they're usually just trying to <m> deceive </m> you.||beware of deals advertised online that sound too good to be true. they're usually just trying to slip something over on you.||beware of deals advertised online that sound too good to be true.they're usually just trying to slip a trick on you.
+i <m> heard about </m> gareth's death when i returned from italy.||i got wind of gareth's death when i returned from italy.||i heard of gareth's death when i returned from italy.
+public opinion is <m> very diverse </m> for the governor, so it's hard to know how she'll do in the next election.||public opinion is all over the map for the governor, so it's hard to know how she'll do in the next election.||public opinion is wide open for the governor, so it's hard to know how she'll do in the next election.
+jimmy idolizes his big brother, always <m> following </m> him wherever he goes.||jimmy idolizes his big brother, always trailing after him wherever he goes.||jimmy idolizes his big brother, always following him wherever he goes.
+oh for <m> surprise, </m> i just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it!||oh for pity's sake, i just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it!||oh for heaven's sake, i just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it!
+she's our <m> relative, </m> so let's all try to get along with her while she's in town.||she's our flesh and blood, so let's all try to get along with her while she's in town.||she's our brother in law, so let's all try to get along with her while she's in town.
+i hardly remember the end of the marathon because i <m> collapsed </m> as soon as i crossed the finish line.||i hardly remember the end of the marathon because i dropped in my tracks as soon as i crossed the finish line.||i hardly remember the end of the marathon because i fell to my death as soon as i crossed the finish line.
+and <m> do not know </m> what it means.||and know not what it means.||and do not know what it means.
+she only <m> made us calmness. </m>||she only brought us calm repose.||she only calmed us down.
+she got into weight lifting a couple years ago and is <m> very physically fit </m> now!||she got into weight lifting a couple years ago and is strong as a horse now!||she got into weight lifting a couple years ago and is as fit as a pig now!
+since you were not present yesterday , i 'll quickly update you about what happened so that we are <m> having the same information. </m>||since you were not present yesterday , i 'll quickly update you about what happened so that we are on the same page.||since you were not present yesterday , i 'll quickly update you about what happened so that we are on the same page.
+the popular kids laugh <m> out loud </m> every time i walk by—it's so infuriating.||the popular kids laugh up their sleeves every time i walk by—it's so infuriating.||the popular kids laugh up their sleeves every time i walk by—it's so infuriating.
+the communication is being done through <m> impromptu </m> channels such as whatsapp.||the communication is being done through ad hoc channels such as whatsapp.||the communication is being done through off-the-cuff channels such as whatsapp.
+i gave up smoking this morning, and i'm already majorly <m> craving </m> a cigarette!||i gave up smoking this morning, and i'm already majorly jonesing for a cigarette!||i gave up smoking this morning, and i'm already majorly in the mood for a cigarette!
+are you kidding? i can't ask her out—she <m> would never spend time </m> with a guy like me.||are you kidding? i can't ask her out—she wouldn't be seen dead with a guy like me.||are you kidding?i can't ask her out—she wouldn't be caught dead with a guy like me.
+the crackers keep breaking apart in my hands when i try to <m> cover </m> them with peanut butter!||the crackers keep breaking apart in my hands when i try to spread them with peanut butter!||the crackers keep breaking apart in my hands when i try to stuff them with peanut butter!
+the cases of catholic priests' paedophilia in hong kong have been <m> desctibed more serious than imagination. </m>||the cases of catholic priests' paedophilia in hong kong have been blown up out of proportion.||the cases of catholic priests' paedophilia in hong kong have been bigger than imagination.
+i ca n't get rid of the <m> song i have heard today morning from my head. </m>||i ca n't get rid of the earmworm of the song i have heard today morning.||i ca n't get rid of the song i have heard today morning from my head.
+the faction sought to <m> engage in a battle </m> with the government as a means of securing greater autonomy.||the faction sought to break a lance with the government as a means of securing greater autonomy.||the faction sought to strike down with the government as a means of securing greater autonomy.
+our new chef is just amazing while the previous one was not skilled , they are <m> of two different classes. </m>||our new chef is just amazing while the previous one was not skilled , they are apples and oranges.||our new chef is just amazing while the previous one was not skilled , they are like brothers and sisters.
+i can't believe another school year is <m> completed. </m> they just fly by anymore!||i can't believe another school year is in the books. they just fly by anymore!||i can't believe another school year is in the books.they just fly by anymore!
+i really think she's <m> a failure </m> with this project—there's no way it'll get funded.||i really think she's on a loser with this project—there's no way it'll get funded.||i really think she's on the wrong side of the tracks with this project—there's no way it'll get funded.
+they had talked hurriedly, <m> excitedly, </m> on the sunday evening.||they had talked hurriedly, feverishly, on the sunday evening.||they had talked hurriedly, like kittens, on the sunday evening.
+the medical insurance premium is <m> comparatively unimportant </m> compared to hospitalisation fees.||the medical insurance premium is small beer compared to hospitalisation fees.||the medical insurance premium is small compared to hospitalisation fees.
+i am not much interested in knowing my wife’s past. it is better to <m> keep it secret. </m>||i am not much interested in knowing my wife’s past. it is better to sweep it under the carpet.||i am not much interested in knowing my wife’s past.it is better to keep it under wraps.
+when i'm in a small space for too long, i start to feel as though the walls are <m> encircling </m> me.||when i'm in a small space for too long, i start to feel as though the walls are closing in on me.||when i'm in a small space for too long, i start to feel as though the walls are wrapping around me.
+he said the majority of the work i'd be doing for him would entail—be <m> patient—copying </m> data from one source to another.||he said the majority of the work i'd be doing for him would entail—be still my heart—copying data from one source to another.||he said the majority of the work i'd be doing for him would entail—be patient—copying data from one source to another.
+even though i look like a woman, my experience of gender has always been <m> non-binary. </m>||even though i look like a woman, my experience of gender has always been nonbinary.||even though i look like a woman, my experience of gender has always been mixed.
+you've mourned long enough—it's time to get back <m> to work </m> and date again.||you've mourned long enough—it's time to get back in the saddle and date again.||you've mourned long enough—it's time to get back on the job and date again.
+the other kids <m> identified </m> him as an outsider the moment he joined their class.||the other kids stamped him as an outsider the moment he joined their class.||the other kids saw him as an outsider the moment he joined their class.
+is it safe to <m> remove </m> these calluses on my feet?||is it safe to file away these calluses on my feet?||is it safe to scrape off these calluses on my feet?
+it looks like i wasted my <m> time </m> trying to pitch my idea to the board of directors.||it looks like i wasted my breath trying to pitch my idea to the board of directors.||it looks like i wasted my breath trying to pitch my idea to the board of directors.
+conjuring things , like money , was <m> easy. </m>||conjuring things , like money , was child 's play.||conjuring things , like money , was as easy as a pie.
+two out ofthree women at the prestigious oxford university medical school consider surgery as a career. but consultant jane clarke says <m> 80of them are fored to leave </m> away from the profession by senior staf f||two out ofthree women at the prestigious oxford university medical school consider surgery as a career. but consultant jane clarke says 80%of them are steered away from the profession by senior staf f||two out ofthree women at the prestigious oxford university medical school consider surgery as a career.but consultant jane clarke says 80of them are foreclosed away from the profession by senior staf.
+<m> in the future </m> we will have to learn to live in an increasingly multicultural society.||down the road we will have to learn to live in an increasingly multicultural society.||in time we will have to learn to live in an increasingly multicultural society.
+well, if he insists on remaining so inhospitable, then i shall simply <m> try to attract </m> a man with a greater sense of charm and decency.||well, if he insists on remaining so inhospitable, then i shall simply set my cap at a man with a greater sense of charm and decency.||well, if he insists on remaining so inhospitable, then i shall simply lure in a man with a greater sense of charm and decency.
+it's just a minor technical error that should resolve itself—don't <m> worry </m> about it.||it's just a minor technical error that should resolve itself—don't trouble yourself about it.||it's just a minor technical error that should resolve itself—don't fret about it.
+she's <m> determined to come </m> here for thanksgiving, so we better clean the guest room.||she's hell-bent on coming here for thanksgiving, so we better clean the guest room.||she's got her heart set on coming here for thanksgiving, so we better clean the guest room.
+they specialize in tax arrangements that are <m> just short </m> of illegal.||they specialize in tax arrangements that are this side of illegal.||they specialize in tax arrangements that are nothing short of illegal.
+i plan to stay <m> hidden </m> until this controversy blows over.||i plan to stay under the radar until this controversy blows over.||i plan to stay under the radar screen until this controversy blows over.
+he's <m> been reading </m> a book for the entire camping trip. i wish he would take a break and enjoy the scenery.||he's had his nose in a book for the entire camping trip. i wish he would take a break and enjoy the scenery.||he's had his nose in a book for the entire camping trip.i wish he would take a break and enjoy the scenery.
+read whatever that paper publishes with <m> caution—it's </m> really just a trashy tabloid.||read whatever that paper publishes with a grain of salt—it's really just a trashy tabloid.||read whatever that paper publishes with a grain of salt—it's really just a trashy tabloid.
+the prime minister has <m> the authority </m> in the decision making and not the parliament, in such cases.||the prime minister has an upper hand in the decision making and not the parliament, in such cases.||the prime minister has a hand in the decision making and not the parliament, in such cases.
+we need someone who won't <m> avoid </m> making tough decisions.||we need someone who won't shrink from making tough decisions.||we need someone who won't run away from making tough decisions.
+once they started paying more attention to their customers , they were back in <m> profit. </m> '||once they started paying more attention to their customers , they were back in the black. '||once they started paying more attention to their customers , they were back in the saddle. '
+expect to <m> be scolded or lectured by </m> the government if you decide to skip out on paying your taxes.||expect to hear from the government if you decide to skip out on paying your taxes.||expect to fall under the spell of the government if you decide to skip out on paying your taxes.
+apparently, my kids <m> are unwilling </m> to put their clothes into the hamper like they're supposed to.||apparently, my kids can't be arsed to put their clothes into the hamper like they're supposed to.||apparently, my kids don't have the guts to put their clothes into the hamper like they're supposed to.
+i could feel someone <m> moving close beside </m> me as i walked.||i could feel someone pulling close alongside me as i walked.||i could feel someone holding on to me as i walked.
+the <m> </m> law should be respected.||the rule of law should be respected.||the rule of law should be respected.
+it's kind of a <m> stressful </m> situation—there's still a lot of tension between them because of the divorce.||it's kind of a hairy situation—there's still a lot of tension between them because of the divorce.||it's kind of a sticky situation—there's still a lot of tension between them because of the divorce.
+the prime minister's casual remarks about the role of ethnicity in unemployment numbers has predictably <m> caused unrest </m> on both sides of the political spectrum.||the prime minister's casual remarks about the role of ethnicity in unemployment numbers has predictably put the cat among the pigeons on both sides of the political spectrum.||the prime minister's casual remarks about the role of ethnicity in unemployment numbers has predictably stirred up a storm on both sides of the political spectrum.
+this is the management's second <m> change of opinion </m> on the matter.||this is the management's second about-turn on the matter.||this is the management's second blow on the matter.
+a vicar's wife accused them of <m> feasting themselves with the expense of churchgoers. </m>||a vicar's wife accused them of pigging themselves' at the expense ofchurchgoers.||a vicar's wife accused them of feeding themselves on the expense of churchgoers.
+though many were skeptical of its success, the sequel is largely <m> popular </m> with the devoted fanbase.||though many were skeptical of its success, the sequel is largely in favor with the devoted fanbase.||though many were skeptical of its success, the sequel is largely on the radar screen with the devoted fanbase.
+until the election campaign started, he was an unknown rank <m> contestant without chance to win, </m> having left the country twenty-one years ago.||until the election campaign started, he was an unknown rank outsider, having left the country twenty-one years ago.||until the election campaign started, he was an unknown rank duck, having left the country twenty-one years ago.
+tell everyone to keep <m> an eye on </m> the health inspector. we heard she'll be doing a surprise inspection someday soon.||tell everyone to keep their eyes open for the health inspector. we heard she'll be doing a surprise inspection someday soon.||tell everyone to keep their eyes peeled for the health inspector.we heard she'll be doing a surprise inspection someday soon.
+i don't know if i'll be able to pass my driving test; i had to learn on my dad's old <m> four-speed manual transmission. </m>||i don't know if i'll be able to pass my driving test; i had to learn on my dad's old four-on-the-floor.||i don't know if i'll be able to pass my driving test; i had to learn on my dad's old four-wheel drive.
+a: "why do teachers always treat me like some kind of troublemaker?" b: "if <m> it </m> fits...."||a: "why do teachers always treat me like some kind of troublemaker?" b: "if the hat fits...."||a: "why do teachers always treat me like some kind of troublemaker?"b: "if it fits...."
+a gentle approach is the <m> secret </m> to maintaining beautiful, healthy-looking skin.||a gentle approach is the key to maintaining beautiful, healthy-looking skin.||a gentle approach is the secret to maintaining beautiful, healthy-looking skin.
+i took the <m> easiest way </m> and agreed to early retirement.||i took the line of least resistance and agreed to early retirement.||i took the road less traveled and agreed to early retirement.
+he was so optimistic that he should have ‘when life gives you <m> happiness‘ </m> tattooed on his forehead.||he was so optimistic that he should have ‘when life gives you lemons‘ tattooed on his forehead.||he was so optimistic that he should have ‘when life gives you wings‘ tattooed on his forehead.
+as loving friends that should not <m> be separated . </m>||as loving friends that should not part.||as loving friends that should not separate.
+he thinks he's <m> about to make </m> an important discovery.||he thinks he's on the threshold of an important discovery.||he thinks he's about to make an important discovery.
+this medicine <m> works as per the instructions, </m> because i feel so much better.||this medicine does exactly what it says on the tin, because i feel so much better.||this medicine does what it says on the box, because i feel so much better.
+johnny's in a bit of a bad mood, but just give him a new toy to play with and he'll be <m> happy </m> again in no time.||johnny's in a bit of a bad mood, but just give him a new toy to play with and he'll be high, wide, and handsome again in no time.||johnny's in a bit of a bad mood, but just give him a new toy to play with and he'll be a happy bunny again in no time.
+mark was worried that his chinese heritage might result in a <m> discriminatory barrier </m> if he tried to get a promotion down the line.||mark was worried that his chinese heritage might result in a bamboo ceiling if he tried to get a promotion down the line.||mark was worried that his chinese heritage might result in a black hole if he tried to get a promotion down the line.
+his years of experience in the spoken english field <m> have been useful for him. </m>||his years of experience in the spoken english field has stood him in good stead.||his years of experience in the spoken english field have come in handy.
+man u <m> broadened </m> their lead at the top of the table.||man u stretched their lead at the top of the table.||man u widened their lead at the top of the table.
+i had a <m> hard time speaking </m> as i watched the casket of the fallen soldier return home.||i had a lump in the throat as i watched the casket of the fallen soldier return home.||i had a hard time speaking as i watched the casket of the fallen soldier return home.
+i thought the internship would teach me valuable skills in business, but all i did was <m> do errands </m> for the office manager.||i thought the internship would teach me valuable skills in business, but all i did was fetch and carry for the office manager.||i thought the internship would teach me valuable skills in business, but all i did was run errands for the office manager.
+my daughter is a great student, so she's <m> likely to receive </m> many academic awards at graduation.||my daughter is a great student, so she's in the frame for many academic awards at graduation.||my daughter is a great student, so she's on the receiving end of many academic awards at graduation.
+i do not believe in fighting <m> cruelly </m> and the dignity of a fight is lost when people do that.||i do not believe in fighting below the belt and the dignity of a fight is lost when people do that.||i do not believe in fighting against the clock and the dignity of a fight is lost when people do that.
+go see janet, she'll <m> mark your arrival at work. </m>||go see janet, she'll clock you in.||go see janet, she'll mark your arrival at work.
+man, we are totally <m> screwed </m> if we can't get this prototype working before the big presentation.||man, we are totally screwed, blued, and tattooed if we can't get this prototype working before the big presentation.||man, we are totally screwed if we can't get this prototype working before the big presentation.
+i'll try and <m> eventually find </m> the information you need.||i'll try and hunt out the information you need.||i'll try and track down the information you need.
+can we have a quick briefing so that in committee we <m> will all agree </m> ?||can we have a quick briefing so that in committee we sing from the same hymn-sheet ?||can we have a quick briefing so that in committee we are all in agreement ?
+the bride looked <m> virtuous </m> in her gown.||the bride looked as pure as the driven snow in her gown.||the bride looked regal in her gown.
+a: "this renovation will cost a fortune if you <m> remove the drywall or similar material from the house." </m> b: "yes, but on the plus side, you can design the house exactly as you want."||a: "this renovation will cost a fortune if you take the house down to the studs." b: "yes, but on the plus side, you can design the house exactly as you want."||a: "this renovation will cost a fortune if you strip the drywall or similar material out."b: "yes, but on the plus side, you can design the house exactly as you want."
+this is too hot today but looking <m> cool. </m>||this is too hot today but looking as cool as cucumber.||this is too hot today but looking like heaven.
+i only found out recently that tom's dad died many years ago by <m> killing himself. </m>||i only found out recently that tom's dad died many years ago by taking the gas pipe.||i only found out recently that tom's dad died many years ago by taking his own life.
+what's wrong, daniel? you look <m> terrified, shocked, or pale from fright! </m>||what's wrong, daniel? you look as though you've seen a ghost!||what's wrong, daniel?you look as scared as a dog!
+the suit is <m> sealed tightly </m> to keep inclement weather conditions out, but the lack of ventilation turns it into something of a sauna while you wear it.||the suit is tight as a drum to keep inclement weather conditions out, but the lack of ventilation turns it into something of a sauna while you wear it.||the suit is stitched together to keep inclement weather conditions out, but the lack of ventilation turns it into something of a sauna while you wear it.
+a: "what's wrong, sonny? <m> he's </m> just shy around new people, that's all."||a: "what's wrong, sonny? cat got your tongue?" b: "oh, he's just shy around new people, that's all."||a: "what's wrong, sonny?he's just shy around new people, that's all."
+after my breakup with judy, i couldn’t understand why things had to end so tragically, but i now understand <m> recovery takes time </m> in my new relationship.||after my breakup with judy, i couldn’t understand why things had to end so tragically, but i now understand time puts everything in its place in my new relationship.||after my breakup with judy, i couldn’t understand why things had to end so tragically, but i now understand healing takes time in my new relationship.
+his voice was <m> out frighteningly from </m> his throat , spewing out with his every word.||his voice was like hellfire burning deep within his throat , spewing out with his every word.||his voice was running down his throat , spewing out with his every word.
+this humidity is <m> causing </m> havoc on my hair.||this humidity is wreaking havoc on my hair.||this humidity is wreaking havoc on my hair.
+<m> who smiles prevailed not for the test </m> of time.||whose smiles prevailed not for the frown of time.||whose smiles prevailed not for the test of time.
+i don't know why i always <m> put in a lot of effort </m> to impress your parents—they never appreciate what i do anyway.||i don't know why i always lay myself out to impress your parents—they never appreciate what i do anyway.||i don't know why i always go to great lengths to impress your parents—they never appreciate what i do anyway.
+if you can, please explain it <m> briefly. </m>||if you can, please explain it in brief.||if you can, please explain it in a nutshell.
+while the results of the drug trial are encouraging, there are still a huge number of tests we must run—after all, you must <m> understand the details before moving on to that which requires greater skill or experience. </m>||while the results of the drug trial are encouraging, there are still a huge number of tests we must run—after all, you must learn to walk before you can run.||while the results of the drug trial are encouraging, there are still a huge number of tests we must run—after all, you must learn to walk before you can walk.
+the senator has <m> provoked criticism </m> with constituents over his callous remarks.||the senator has gotten into hot water with constituents over his callous remarks.||the senator has sparked outrage with constituents over his callous remarks.
+that teacher just seems to have a <m> prejudice </m> against me—she never calls on me in class, and she grades my papers so harshly.||that teacher just seems to have a bias against me—she never calls on me in class, and she grades my papers so harshly.||that teacher just seems to have a bias against me—she never calls on me in class, and she grades my papers so harshly.
+this looks like a good spot to <m> set up everything one needs for a functioning campsite. </m>||this looks like a good spot to pitch camp.||this looks like a good spot to set everything up.
+any potter got loadsa stuff <m> very much. </m>||any potter got loadsa stuff like dis. '||any potter got loadsa stuff to eat.
+my husband won't be able to come in to work today—he's been <m> unable to move </m> by the flu.||my husband won't be able to come in to work today—he's been laid low by the flu.||my husband won't be able to come in to work today—he's been knocked out of action by the flu.
+my son and i discussed a lot of things while we tossed the baseball <m> </m> in the back yard.||my son and i discussed a lot of things while we tossed the baseball back and forth in the back yard.||my son and i discussed a lot of things while we tossed the baseball around in the back yard.
+tommy <m> ran </m> up to his teacher to tell him what happened.||tommy raced up to his teacher to tell him what happened.||tommy ran up to his teacher to tell him what happened.
+i know he seems friendly, but he'll <m> berate </m> you in an instant if you disagree with him.||i know he seems friendly, but he'll round on you in an instant if you disagree with him.||i know he seems friendly, but he'll bite you in an instant if you disagree with him.
+they inducted some new <m> personnel </m> in the system to eliminate the negativity that was created by the existing politicians.||they inducted some new blood in the system to eliminate the negativity that was created by the existing politicians.||they inducted some new blood in the system to eliminate the negativity that was created by the existing politicians.
+i think her assessment of the situation is <m> precise. </m>||i think her assessment of the situation is right on the button.||i think her assessment of the situation is spot on.
+<m> franks shall be killed, and france will be </m> deserted.||franks shall be slain , and france lie deserted.||franks shall be killed, and france will be deserted.
+my mother was convinced <m> </m> that he was the best match for me. as usual, mothers are always right.||my mother was convinced beyond a shadow of doubt that he was the best match for me. as usual, mothers are always right.||my mother was convinced beyond a shadow of doubt that he was the best match for me.as usual, mothers are always right.
+even though i am old , i am not ready to quit working yet and i have <m> much to do before i quit. </m>||even though i am old , i am not ready to quit working yet and i have miles to go before i sleep.||even though i am old , i am not ready to quit working yet and i have a long way to go before i quit.
+before i can formulate anything coherent to say , he adds , well , then , his amber eyes light up <m> shining. </m>||before i can formulate anything coherent to say , he adds , well , then , his amber eyes light up like flames.||before i can formulate anything coherent to say , he adds , well , then , his amber eyes light up like diamonds.
+i'm really nervous to live at school, but i know i need to <m> try new things </m> and get some experience living without my family.||i'm really nervous to live at school, but i know i need to expand my horizons and get some experience living without my family.||i'm really nervous to live at school, but i know i need to go out on a limb and get some experience living without my family.
+and my heart <m> has been full of the sweet coming from my </m> dreams.||and my heart hath gathered honey of many dreams.||and my heart is full of the sweet coming from my dreams.
+the other kids <m> identified </m> him as an outsider the moment he joined their class.||the other kids stamped him as an outsider the moment he joined their class.||the other kids saw him as an outsider the moment he joined their class.
+she has been in <m> poor condition </m> ever since her parents left for the pilgrimage.||she has been in a bad way ever since her parents left for the pilgrimage.||she has been in disarray ever since her parents left for the pilgrimage.
+you're really annoying me, so <m> leave me alone! </m>||you're really annoying me, so bag it!||you're really annoying me, so leave me alone!
+if the recruiter has a <m> negative </m> opinion of you, then i doubt that they'll offer you the job.||if the recruiter has a low opinion of you, then i doubt that they'll offer you the job.||if the recruiter has a bad opinion of you, then i doubt that they'll offer you the job.
+<m> he tends to be interested in </m> socialism.||he's always leaned towards socialism.||he tends to be drawn to socialism.
+this deal also <m> considers your two sons. </m>||this deal also takes your two sons into account.||this deal also takes into account your two sons.
+i'll try my <m> best </m> to be there for your wedding, but i don't know if i'll have enough money to buy the plane ticket.||i'll try my utmost to be there for your wedding, but i don't know if i'll have enough money to buy the plane ticket.||i'll try my best to be there for your wedding, but i don't know if i'll have enough money to buy the plane ticket.
+the company has already been <m> in existence </m> for the last two years. if we don't do something to improve sales soon, it will be forced to close down completely.||the company has already been existing hand to mouth for the last two years. if we don't do something to improve sales soon, it will be forced to close down completely.||the company has already been around for the last two years.if we don't do something to improve sales soon, it will be forced to close down completely.
+it's not entirely fair that the bankers are the only ones being <m> blamed </m> for the economic collapse, when a great many politicians are to blame as well.||it's not entirely fair that the bankers are the only ones being taken to task for the economic collapse, when a great many politicians are to blame as well.||it's not entirely fair that the bankers are the only ones being laid to the ground for the economic collapse, when a great many politicians are to blame as well.
+he walks into the room with such confidence that you immediately know he's <m> a leader. </m>||he walks into the room with such confidence that you immediately know he's an alpha male.||he walks into the room with such confidence that you immediately know he's a man of action.
+i ca n't believe that my husband remembered to bring home sugar and i will have to <m> feel foolish about what i said. </m>||i ca n't believe that my husband remembered to bring home sugar and i will have to eat my words.||i ca n't believe that my husband remembered to bring home sugar and i will have to bite my tongue.
+the senator has long been accused of insider trading, but it seems like this time the authorities have finally caught <m> him. </m>||the senator has long been accused of insider trading, but it seems like this time the authorities have finally caught him in the cookie jar.||the senator has long been accused of insider trading, but it seems like this time the authorities have finally caught him out.
+they 're everywhere , their eyes reflecting against the snow and the ice like <m> brightly coloured </m> fireflies.||they 're everywhere , their eyes reflecting against the snow and the ice like fireflies.||they 're everywhere , their eyes reflecting against the snow and the ice like fireflies.
+the ship began <m> carrying </m> water through the crack in its hull.||the ship began taking on water through the crack in its hull.||the ship began pumping water through the crack in its hull.
+they <m> are </m> for sale at golden price.||they stand for sale at golden price.||they are for sale at golden price.
+the company <m> suppressed </m> reports indicating a health risk in their products for nearly ten years until sick customers started coming forward with lawsuits.||the company sat upon reports indicating a health risk in their products for nearly ten years until sick customers started coming forward with lawsuits.||the company shut down reports indicating a health risk in their products for nearly ten years until sick customers started coming forward with lawsuits.
+that's it—i'm going out and <m> cutting </m> off the part of the bush that's blocking the driveway!||that's it—i'm going out and hacking off the part of the bush that's blocking the driveway!||that's it—i'm going out and cutting off the part of the bush that's blocking the driveway!
+despite the guy's size, i managed to <m> keep my position </m> during the fight.||despite the guy's size, i managed to stand my ground during the fight.||despite the guy's size, i managed to hold my ground during the fight.
+the show is excellent, but the tickets <m> is very expensive. </m>||the show is excellent, but the tickets cost an arm and a leg.||the show is excellent, but the tickets are a bit steep.
+would you really like to do the same job <m> again and again? </m> wouldn’t it get boring?||would you really like to do the same job time after time? wouldn’t it get boring?||would you really like to do the same job over and over again?wouldn’t it get boring?
+during the economic boom, people spent money on credit <m> very aggressively, </m> with no regard for how they'd pay it all back.||during the economic boom, people spent money on credit like billy-oh, with no regard for how they'd pay it all back.||during the economic boom, people spent money on credit like pigeons, with no regard for how they'd pay it all back.
+i don't know how they survived that plane crash. <m> according to the information that is available, </m> they should be dead right now!||i don't know how they survived that plane crash. by all accounts, they should be dead right now!||i don't know how they survived that plane crash.from what i can tell, they should be dead right now!
+he made a career of <m> producing </m> cheesy romance novels.||he made a career of pumping out cheesy romance novels.||he made a career of putting out cheesy romance novels.
+because alice loves performing, she's always <m> calm </m> before taking the stage.||because alice loves performing, she's always cooled out before taking the stage.||because alice loves performing, she's always in her element before taking the stage.
+around him people were <m> scattered so easily. </m>||around him people were scattering like leaves on the wind.||around him people were scattered like sardines.
+look, don't get <m> angry—i </m> barely bumped your car.||look, don't get your tits in a wringer—i barely bumped your car.||look, don't get suckered—i barely bumped your car.
+he joined the city's <m> homeless, </m> sleeping rough on the streets around leicester square.||he joined the city's flotsam, sleeping rough on the streets around leicester square.||he joined the city's homeless, sleeping rough on the streets around leicester square.
+grandma is still so <m> young—i </m> can't believe she's taking dance lessons at 90 years old!||grandma is still so young at heart—i can't believe she's taking dance lessons at 90 years old!||grandma is still so young at heart—i can't believe she's taking dance lessons at 90 years old!
+the decorated general has been <m> selected </m> by the president for the position of secretary of state.||the decorated general has been tapped by the president for the position of secretary of state.||the decorated general has been nominated by the president for the position of secretary of state.
+jenna published a <m> large hardbound </m> book that featured beautiful photographs from her european vacations.||jenna published a coffee table book that featured beautiful photographs from her european vacations.||jenna published a hardcover book that featured beautiful photographs from her european vacations.
+he's so <m> nice -- whenever i ask him a favour he always makes an extra effort. </m>||he's so nice--whenever i ask him a favour he always goes the extra mile.||he's so nice -- whenever i ask him a favour he always goes the extra mile.
+after spending so much money on the tickets to his concert, <m> i was determined to stay. </m>||after spending so much money on the tickets to his concert, wild horses could drag me away!||after spending so much money on the tickets to his concert, my heart was set on staying.
+our boss is <m> clever; </m> her daredevil schemes always sound like they'll bankrupt us, but they invariably bring in a huge profit.||our boss is crazy like a fox; her daredevil schemes always sound like they'll bankrupt us, but they invariably bring in a huge profit.||our boss is as sharp as a knife; her daredevil schemes always sound like they'll bankrupt us, but they invariably bring in a huge profit.
+you don't have to be <m> particularly intelligent </m> to learn how to change the oil in your car.||you don't have to be a rocket scientist to learn how to change the oil in your car.||you don't have to be a rocket scientist to learn how to change the oil in your car.
+boys, this is <m> a very serious topic. </m> one of you could have been seriously hurt.||boys, this is no laughing matter. one of you could have been seriously hurt.||boys, this is a hot potato.one of you could have been seriously hurt.
+i can't understand a thing about how this engine works, it's like a dang <m> </m> puzzle!||i can't understand a thing about how this engine works, it's like a dang chinese puzzle!||i can't understand a thing about how this engine works, it's like a dang puzzle!
+he gained a bit of national attention after his <m> </m> piece on immigration reform was picked up by several major news outlets.||he gained a bit of national attention after his think piece on immigration reform was picked up by several major news outlets.||he gained a bit of national attention after his piece on immigration reform was picked up by several major news outlets.
+they've been married for 50 years, so their relationship has to be <m> stable. </m>||they've been married for 50 years, so their relationship has to be solid as a rock.||they've been married for 50 years, so their relationship has to be on the straight and narrow.
+the two of them lived <m> happily </m> off the settlement they got from the government after the accident.||the two of them lived like pigs in clover off the settlement they got from the government after the accident.||the two of them lived off the settlement they got from the government after the accident.
+gore <m> joined </m> the last presidential election.||gore ran in the last presidential election.||gore took part in the last presidential election.
+the customer has been <m> complaining </m> about the service charge we included on his bill.||the customer has been raising hell about the service charge we included on his bill.||the customer has been raising hell about the service charge we included on his bill.
+i'm really <m> annoyed </m> about his constant attempts to undermine me to the boss.||i'm really hacked about his constant attempts to undermine me to the boss.||i'm really pissed off about his constant attempts to undermine me to the boss.
+recent economic turbulence in the eurozone has <m> caused </m> doubt about the strength of the economy's recovery.||recent economic turbulence in the eurozone has planted the seed of doubt about the strength of the economy's recovery.||recent economic turbulence in the eurozone has stoked doubt about the strength of the economy's recovery.
+i <m> called a taxi </m> so i wouldn't have to lug this stuff all the way home.||i hailed a cab so i wouldn't have to lug this stuff all the way home.||i took a taxi so i wouldn't have to lug this stuff all the way home.
+he turns into a bit of a <m> fiery person </m> when he is drinking, always looking to get into a fight with someone.||he turns into a bit of a hothead when he is drinking, always looking to get into a fight with someone.||he turns into a bit of a hot potato when he is drinking, always looking to get into a fight with someone.
+i never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a <m> certified </m> member of the freemasons.||i never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a paid-up member of the freemasons.||i never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a paid-up member of the freemasons.
+if it's <m> not convenient for me, </m> i can pick it up myself tomorrow.||if it's out of the way, i can pick it up myself tomorrow.||if it's out of my league, i can pick it up myself tomorrow.
+<m> quickly, </m> mary finished her exam and raced out of the classroom.||quick as lightning, mary finished her exam and raced out of the classroom.||quick as a button, mary finished her exam and raced out of the classroom.
+<m> spread </m> out and search the entire neighborhood!||fan out and search the entire neighborhood!||spread out and search the entire neighborhood!
+this course seemed <m> ideally suited to my interests </m> when i signed up for it, but it ended up being dreadfully boring.||this course seemed right up my alley when i signed up for it, but it ended up being dreadfully boring.||this course seemed right up my alley when i signed up for it, but it ended up being dreadfully boring.
+i prefer to focus on endurance and muscle tone when i go to the gym, not on <m> getting bigger. </m>||i prefer to focus on endurance and muscle tone when i go to the gym, not on bulking out.||i prefer to focus on endurance and muscle tone when i go to the gym, not on building up.
+sorry to <m> upset you, </m> but you won't get any credits for the class unless you attend every single lecture.||sorry to pee in your corn flakes, but you won't get any credits for the class unless you attend every single lecture.||sorry to put you off, but you won't get any credits for the class unless you attend every single lecture.
+i spent a lot of my teenage years <m> protesting </m> against my parents, but looking back, i gave them way more grief than they deserved.||i spent a lot of my teenage years raging against my parents, but looking back, i gave them way more grief than they deserved.||i spent a lot of my teenage years protesting against my parents, but looking back, i gave them way more grief than they deserved.
+i just worry that our store's sales will go <m> backward </m> once everyone reads that terrible review.||i just worry that our store's sales will go into reverse once everyone reads that terrible review.||i just worry that our store's sales will go downhill once everyone reads that terrible review.
+oh, that antique vase came <m> </m> to me from my grandmother.||oh, that antique vase came down to me from my grandmother.||oh, that antique vase came home to me from my grandmother.
+the basses sing an ostinato figure <m> at a lower pitch. </m>||the basses sing an ostinato figure underneath.||the basses sing an ostinato figure down.
+our show really depends on the audience engaging with the performance, so it's always very off-putting when the people watching just <m> refuse to applaud </m> the whole time.||our show really depends on the audience engaging with the performance, so it's always very off-putting when the people watching just sit on their hands the whole time.||our show really depends on the audience engaging with the performance, so it's always very off-putting when the people watching just turn their back on the whole time.
+i went to sarah's office to start planning the project, but she was already two <m> steps </m> ahead.||i went to sarah's office to start planning the project, but she was already two jumps ahead.||i went to sarah's office to start planning the project, but she was already two steps ahead.
+<m> becoming enamored with </m> a good book is fun.||getting caught up in a good book is fun.||becoming enamored of a good book is fun.
+sorry for not being more straightforward about my plans, but i'm keeping this one <m> secret </m> for the time being.||sorry for not being more straightforward about my plans, but i'm keeping this one close to the chest for the time being.||sorry for not being more straightforward about my plans, but i'm keeping this one under wraps for the time being.
+i always told myself that i would <m> leave my job </m> after spending five years working for them.||i always told myself that i would pull chocks after spending five years working for them.||i always told myself that i would walk away from my job after spending five years working for them.
+karen mentioned the party <m> casually </m> the other day, but she didn't go into detail.||karen mentioned the party in passing the other day, but she didn't go into detail.||karen mentioned the party in passing the other day, but she didn't go into detail.
+this is just a rough cut of the timber—i still need to <m> remove </m> the imperfections down.||this is just a rough cut of the timber—i still need to plane the imperfections down.||this is just a rough cut of the timber—i still need to smooth the imperfections down.
+we'll make a <m> lot of money </m> if we can manage to secure a trading partner in china.||we'll make a packet if we can manage to secure a trading partner in china.||we'll make a fortune if we can manage to secure a trading partner in china.
+it just feels like sarah always <m> ignores me </m> for her work.||it just feels like sarah always sets me aside for her work.||it just feels like sarah always turns me aside for her work.
+something was wrong, but i couldn't <m> kown exactly what's wrong. </m>||something was wrong, but i couldn't put my finger on it.||something was wrong, but i couldn't pin it down.
+the hoots of derision didn't <m> cause actors angry. </m>||the hoots of derision didn't ruffle the actors.||the hoots of derision didn't put actors on edge.
+this humidity is <m> causing </m> havoc upon my hair.||this humidity is wreaking havoc upon my hair.||this humidity is wreaking havoc upon my hair.
+why are we scrapping the entire project? come on, don't <m> waste your valuables. </m>||why are we scrapping the entire project? come on, don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.||why are we scrapping the entire project?come on, don't put your money where your mouth is.
+we've been <m> introducing </m> a new company-wide policy to help deal with cyber security threats.||we've been phasing in a new company-wide policy to help deal with cyber security threats.||we've been rolling out a new company-wide policy to help deal with cyber security threats.
+it dies and <m> made her more pale </m> than before.||it dies and leaves her paler than before.||it dies and paled her more than before.
+i think i’ve done more than enough to save our marriage. the <m> responsibility of taking action lies with you </m> now.||i think i’ve done more than enough to save our marriage. the ball is in your court now.||i think i’ve done more than enough to save our marriage.the ball is in your court now.
+with all the red paint, i'm not surprised to hear that the artist <m> directed </m> a lot of anger into this piece.||with all the red paint, i'm not surprised to hear that the artist channeled a lot of anger into this piece.||with all the red paint, i'm not surprised to hear that the artist poured a lot of anger into this piece.
+if you don't do exactly what i want at my funeral, i'll <m> reanimate </m> and harass you all!||if you don't do exactly what i want at my funeral, i'll come back from the dead and harass you all!||if you don't do exactly what i want at my funeral, i'll come back to life and harass you all!
+i <m> felt </m> boredom during that lecture this afternoon.||i was out of my mind with boredom during that lecture this afternoon.||i smelt boredom during that lecture this afternoon.
+he has been sick for three days <m> consecutively. </m>||he has been sick for three days in a row.||he has been sick for three days at a time.
+the kids write to me <m> every now and then </m> letting me know of their latest adventures.||the kids write to me from time to time letting me know of their latest adventures.||the kids write to me from time to time letting me know of their latest adventures.
+ugh, the winters here are <m> extremely cold—that's </m> why i'm moving to florida.||ugh, the winters here are cold as a well digger's ass—that's why i'm moving to florida.||ugh, the winters here are cold as hell—that's why i'm moving to florida.
+i am not the <m> successful person </m> and understand why you went to him to get your work done.||i am not the big cheese and understand why you went to him to get your work done.||i am not the bright spark and understand why you went to him to get your work done.
+you might not agree with your parents' rules, but be careful about <m> scorning them, </m> because you owe everything you have to them.||you might not agree with your parents' rules, but be careful about biting the hand that feeds you, because you owe everything you have to them.||you might not agree with your parents' rules, but be careful about taking them for granted, because you owe everything you have to them.
+i appreciate that she offers to tidy my desk for me, but i always end up having to <m> correct it </m> afterwards.||i appreciate that she offers to tidy my desk for me, but i always end up having to make it right afterwards.||i appreciate that she offers to tidy my desk for me, but i always end up having to put it right afterwards.
+jenny did all the hard parts of the project, so we need to <m> give </m> the work to her.||jenny did all the hard parts of the project, so we need to credit the work to her.||jenny did all the hard parts of the project, so we need to pass the work to her.
+content with love and <m> happiness. </m>||content with love and happiness should dwell.||content with love and joy.
+all of us slept till late afternoon after we had a <m> good night of celebration </m> and returned after dawn.||all of us slept till late afternoon after we had a night out on the town and returned after dawn.||all of us slept till late afternoon after we had a good night's sleep and returned after dawn.
+ugh, the mall is <m> filled </m> with teenagers tonight—let's get out of here.||ugh, the mall is crawling with teenagers tonight—let's get out of here.||ugh, the mall is jammed with teenagers tonight—let's get out of here.
+i <m> placed </m> the note by his computer so that he would be sure to see it.||i laid the note by his computer so that he would be sure to see it.||i set the note by his computer so that he would be sure to see it.
+a: "i thought you liked country and jazz." b: "i do, and that's why this band is so disappointing—it's <m> an unappealing combination of two very different things." </m>||a: "i thought you liked country and jazz." b: "i do, and that's why this band is so disappointing—it's neither one thing nor the other."||a: "i thought you liked country and jazz."b: "i do, and that's why this band is so disappointing—it's a mix of two very different things."
+the student <m> gave up hope, </m> claiming that the math problems were impossible to solve.||the student threw his arms up in despair, claiming that the math problems were impossible to solve.||the student gave up hope, claiming that the math problems were impossible to solve.
+she is well <m> educated </m> does not mean that she can go out on the streets and fend for herself. to be street smart is a requirement in what she wants to do.||she is well read does not mean that she can go out on the streets and fend for herself. to be street smart is a requirement in what she wants to do.||she is well rounded does not mean that she can go out on the streets and fend for herself.to be street smart is a requirement in what she wants to do.
+if you have an issue with something we're doing, the best course of action is to <m> make </m> a complaint against it with the hr department right away.||if you have an issue with something we're doing, the best course of action is to lodge a complaint against it with the hr department right away.||if you have an issue with something we're doing, the best course of action is to lodge a complaint against it with the hr department right away.
+whenever i go to study my younger sister starts <m> ticking me off </m> by crying so loud.||whenever i go to study my younger sister starts getting on my nerves by crying so loud.||whenever i go to study my younger sister starts beating me up by crying so loud.
+geez, this report is a total mess. i guess it's true what they say—if you want something done <m> right, </m> do it yourself.||geez, this report is a total mess. i guess it's true what they say—if you want something done well, do it yourself.||geez, this report is a total mess.i guess it's true what they say—if you want something done right, do it yourself.
+if you want to write for this paper, kid, you're going to have to <m> adhere to </m> my rules!||if you want to write for this paper, kid, you're going to have to play by my rules!||if you want to write for this paper, kid, you're going to have to play by my rules!
+what's the <m> distinction </m> between loyalty and nepotism ?||what's the dividing line between loyalty and nepotism ?||what's the line between loyalty and nepotism ?
+johnson, get <m> involved </m> and cover number eight.||johnson, get in there and cover number eight.||johnson, get in on the ground floor and cover number eight.
+she moves out nearly every year; she’s a <m> transient. </m>||she moves out nearly every year; she’s a true bird of passage.||she moves out nearly every year; she’s a wanderer.
+we must ensure our supplies are fully stocked before we <m> embark </m> upon the unforgiving atlantic ocean.||we must ensure our supplies are fully stocked before we launch forth upon the unforgiving atlantic ocean.||we must ensure our supplies are fully stocked before we launch forth upon the unforgiving atlantic ocean.
+if you insult me like that again, i'll knock <m> you </m> off!||if you insult me like that again, i'll knock your head off!||if you insult me like that again, i'll knock your head off!
+a: "your history teacher says you've been skipping class." b: "she just doesn't <m> understand. </m> learning about this topic has been filling me with anxiety."||a: "your history teacher says you've been skipping class." b: "she just doesn't get it. learning about this topic has been filling me with anxiety."||a: "your history teacher says you've been skipping class."b: "she just doesn't get it.learning about this topic has been filling me with anxiety."
+all of my friends have <m> got married </m> and started having kids.||all of my friends have tied the knot and started having kids.||all of my friends have tied the knot and started having kids.
+i'm a very versatile performer, but i've been <m> restricted </m> as a comedic actress by the studio.||i'm a very versatile performer, but i've been boxed in as a comedic actress by the studio.||i'm a very versatile performer, but i've been confined as a comedic actress by the studio.
+sorry, i got a little <m> excited </m> there—i just love talking about my favorite artists!||sorry, i got a little carried away there—i just love talking about my favorite artists!||sorry, i got a little carried away there—i just love talking about my favorite artists!
+if someone is looking for me, please tell them that i have just <m> expired </m> for a second.||if someone is looking for me, please tell them that i have just run out for a second.||if someone is looking for me, please tell them that i have just run out for a second.
+the new mcdonald drive-through store on national highway will remain open <m> continuously. </m>||the new mcdonald drive-through store on national highway will remain open round the clock.||the new mcdonald drive-through store on national highway will remain open day and night.
+you should listen to our parents and appreciate their hard work because they 're right , money <m> takes hard work to earn. </m>||you should listen to our parents and appreciate their hard work because they 're right , money does n't grow on trees.||you should listen to our parents and appreciate their hard work because they 're right , money 's a labor of love.
+a week on vacation with my relatives is enough to <m> annoy me. </m>||a week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me up the wall.||a week on vacation with my relatives is enough to make my hair stand on end.
+she always <m> gives an assurance </m> when we have to go out together. perhaps she does not like our company.||she always takes a rain check when we have to go out together. perhaps she does not like our company.||she always gives an assurance when we have to go out together.perhaps she does not like our company.
+the agency was given to him because he slid into the contract through <m> an indirect route. </m>||the agency was given to him because he slid into the contract through the back door.||the agency was given to him because he slid into the contract through thin air.
+for my friend maria the juggling is <m> a snap. </m>||for my friend maria the juggling is as easy as a pie.||for my friend maria the juggling is as easy as pie.
+we sat on the beach with our drinks, watching the foolish <m> person </m> going into the water alone for an evening swim.||we sat on the beach with our drinks, watching the foolish shark baiter going into the water alone for an evening swim.||we sat on the beach with our drinks, watching the foolish cat going into the water alone for an evening swim.
+he has had many such urges and <m> natural emotions </m> in the past.||he has had many such urges and calls of the wild in the past.||he has had many such urges and fires in the past.
+his plans to add two more singers to the choir was <m> done precisely. </m> the choir won the competition.||his plans to add two more singers to the choir was down to a t. the choir won the competition.||his plans to add two more singers to the choir was executed to the letter.the choir won the competition.
+i wish these software agreements would be written in <m> clear </m> english, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.||i wish these software agreements would be written in plain english, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.||i wish these software agreements would be written in plain english, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
+i don't understand why you always have to <m> go against popular opinion </m> instead of making things a little easier on yourself!||i don't understand why you always have to swim against the stream instead of making things a little easier on yourself!||i don't understand why you always have to go against the tide instead of making things a little easier on yourself!
+the play <m> changed </m> from tragedy into comedy when hamlet dropped his sword into the orchestra pit.||the play tipped over from tragedy into comedy when hamlet dropped his sword into the orchestra pit.||the play morphed from tragedy into comedy when hamlet dropped his sword into the orchestra pit.
+it's clear that the owners have <m> spent a lot of time and effort </m> over the interior design of the new restaurant.||it's clear that the owners have taken great pains over the interior design of the new restaurant.||it's clear that the owners have gone to great lengths over the interior design of the new restaurant.
+if you learn early <m> </m> that most people are set in their views, you won't waste time trying to convert them.||if you learn early on that most people are set in their views, you won't waste time trying to convert them.||if you learn early on that most people are set in their views, you won't waste time trying to convert them.
+the mother of two was just <m> before </m> thirty when she was killed by cancer.||the mother of two was just this side of thirty when she was killed by cancer.||the mother of two was just under thirty when she was killed by cancer.
+the team has been <m> working hard </m> at their shot for a championship all year.||the team has been forging away at their shot for a championship all year.||the team has been working hard at their shot for a championship all year.
+<m> successful developments in medical technology could reduce </m> the cost of healthcare.||modern advances in medical technology should have reduced the cost of healthcare.||advancing medical technology could cut the cost of healthcare.
+that department always <m> was </m> under the cfo, they're just making it official now.||that department always belonged under the cfo, they're just making it official now.||that department always ran under the cfo, they're just making it official now.
+i'm so jealous, everyone <m> </m> is going on a vacation this summer except for me.||i'm so jealous, everyone and his cousin is going on a vacation this summer except for me.||i'm so jealous, everyone and his brother is going on a vacation this summer except for me.
+<m> before </m> moving away, i used to live in that neighborhood.||prior to moving away, i used to live in that neighborhood.||before moving away, i used to live in that neighborhood.
+judy paints, does photography, and writes novels. she's <m> successful in many areas. </m>||judy paints, does photography, and writes novels. she's a woman for all seasons.||judy paints, does photography, and writes novels.she's a household name.
+march usually <m> straddles winter and spring in the northern hemisphere, </m> but it's been a lion from beginning to end this year!||march usually goes out like a lamb, but it's been a lion from beginning to end this year!||march usually crosses the line between winter and spring in the northern hemisphere, but it's been a lion from beginning to end this year!
+`` please <m> stop talking. </m> ''||`` please button your lip. ''||please stop. ''
+i wish these software agreements would be <m> clear and straightforward, </m> rather than this legalese gobbledygook.||i wish these software agreements would be in plain english, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.||i wish these software agreements would be straight forward, rather than this legalese gobbledygook.
+i do n't know anything about fixing computers , but i will <m> try to fix it. </m>||i do n't know anything about fixing computers , but i will give it my best shot. ''||i do n't know anything about fixing computers , but i will give it a shot.
+after our gig got canceled, i <m> achieved success </m> by finding our band an even better one!||after our gig got canceled, i came up trumps by finding our band an even better one!||after our gig got canceled, i made a comeback by finding our band an even better one!
+a: "could you follow what rob said?" b: "not at all. the way he talks <m> very fast, </m> i couldn't keep up!"||a: "could you follow what rob said?" b: "not at all. the way he talks a blue streak, i couldn't keep up!"||a: "could you follow what rob said?"b: "not at all.the way he talks so fast, i couldn't keep up!"
+and custom <m> grows up to second nature . </m>||and custom into second nature grows.||and custom grows up to second nature.
+it's nearly twelve months since the film took america by <m> causing a sensation. </m>||it's nearly twelve months since the film took america by storm.||it's nearly twelve months since the film took america by storm.
+you can't just <m> attach </m> fliers onto the wall outside my classroom—that's what the bulletin boards are for!||you can't just clap fliers onto the wall outside my classroom—that's what the bulletin boards are for!||you can't just mount fliers onto the wall outside my classroom—that's what the bulletin boards are for!
+<m> he takes advantage of what others leave--he took </m> my unwanted books.||he's quite a jackal--he took all my unwanted books.||he takes advantage of what others leave--he took my unwanted books.
+though her team lost, the captain's impressive display on the pitch led to her being named <m> best female athlete. </m>||though her team lost, the captain's impressive display on the pitch led to her being named woman of the match.||though her team lost, the captain's impressive display on the pitch led to her being named runner-up.
+he thought he could steal my job by concocting terrible stories about me to tell the boss, but <m> he's </m> getting fired for misuse of company time.||he thought he could steal my job by concocting terrible stories about me to tell the boss, but the laugh's on him—he's getting fired for misuse of company time.||he thought he could steal my job by concocting terrible stories about me to tell the boss, but he's got fired for misuse of company time.
+my father came all the way to see me in college <m> as a precaution if </m> i needed something and did not ask it from him.||my father came all the way to see me in college just in case i needed something and did not ask it from him.||my father came all the way to see me in college just in case i needed something and did not ask it from him.
+mr. stewart may seem crotchety, but he's <m> gentle—he's </m> actually helped me carry my groceries many times.||mr. stewart may seem crotchety, but he's as gentle as a lamb—he's actually helped me carry my groceries many times.||mr. stewart may seem crotchety, but he's a gentlemen's man—he's actually helped me carry my groceries many times.
+we've done everything we can to reach a reasonable compromise with the other party, but they have been <m> excited about </m> an argument at every turn.||we've done everything we can to reach a reasonable compromise with the other party, but they have been spoiling for an argument at every turn.||we've done everything we can to reach a reasonable compromise with the other party, but they have been getting into an argument at every turn.
+i had to transfer money into my <m> checking </m> account.||i had to transfer money into my current account.||i had to transfer money into my checking account.
+when i was growing up, we never would have believed you that we'd be using phones as powerful as computers in the <m> </m> future.||when i was growing up, we never would have believed you that we'd be using phones as powerful as computers in the not-too-distant future.||when i was growing up, we never would have believed you that we'd be using phones as powerful as computers in the not-too-distant future.
+it'll be <m> a huge amount of effort </m> to get the new plan adopted.||it'll be an uphill struggle to get the new plan adopted.||it'll be a mountain of work to get the new plan adopted.
+how much will it <m> cost </m> for you to do another month's worth of work for us?||how much will it be for you to do another month's worth of work for us?||how much will it run for you to do another month's worth of work for us?
+she is a strict mother and teaches her children to <m> organize </m> everything and have everything in place.||she is a strict mother and teaches her children to make a place for everything and have everything in place.||she is a strict mother and teaches her children to organize everything and have everything in place.
+and then , just before then- fingers made contact , thea felt a <m> sudden panic. </m>||and then , just before then- fingers made contact , thea felt a jolt of panic like ice water.||and then , just before then- fingers made contact , thea felt a surge of panic.
+i’ve always been <m> a diligent </m> guy. so, i always reach first.||i’ve always been an early-bird-gets-the-worm kind of guy. so, i always reach first.||i’ve always been a hard-working guy.so, i always reach first.
+his words <m> were spoken loudly. </m>||his words rolled out like thunder.||his words roared like thunder.
+i know this is difficult work , but we are all <m> experiencing the same thing </m> here , so we 'll have to do this together.||i know this is difficult work , but we are all in the same boat here , so we 'll have to do this together.||i know this is difficult work , but we are all in the same boat here , so we 'll have to do this together.
+i really <m> put myself in danger </m> by sneaking out of the house late at night.||i really took the bear by the tooth by sneaking out of the house late at night.||i really put myself at risk by sneaking out of the house late at night.
+the tv presenter tripped as she was walking up the red carpet, but she <m> acted in a confident manner </m> pretty admirably.||the tv presenter tripped as she was walking up the red carpet, but she styled it out pretty admirably.||the tv presenter tripped as she was walking up the red carpet, but she carried herself pretty admirably.
+your aunt is going out of her way to take care of you while you're sick, so don't <m> take it from her. </m>||your aunt is going out of her way to take care of you while you're sick, so don't milk it.||your aunt is going out of her way to take care of you while you're sick, so don't take it from her.
+i was <m> cheated by the shop that sold me this camera-- i found it at half the price at </m> another shop.||i was fleeced by the shop that sold me this camera-- i found it at half the price in another shop.||i was ripped off by the shop that sold me this camera-- i found it at half the price at another shop.
+i was so anxious to be see my parents that i <m> ran suddenly and at high speed toward </m> them as soon as i saw them in the airport.||i was so anxious to be see my parents that i made a break for them as soon as i saw them in the airport.||i was so anxious to be see my parents that i ran toward them as soon as i saw them in the airport.
+if you don't call the recruiter back right away, you're going to miss the <m> opportunity. </m>||if you don't call the recruiter back right away, you're going to miss the boat.||if you don't call the recruiter back right away, you're going to miss the boat.
+a: "don't call her right now, it's after midnight." b: "no, it's fine, she <m> stays up late at night." </m>||a: "don't call her right now, it's after midnight." b: "no, it's fine, she keeps late hours."||a: "don't call her right now, it's after midnight."b: "no, it's fine, she stays up late."
+i certainly hope that nothing catastrophic happens, but i can't guarantee <m> </m> it—none of us can.||i certainly hope that nothing catastrophic happens, but i can't guarantee against it—none of us can.||i certainly hope that nothing catastrophic happens, but i can't guarantee against it—none of us can.
+i was the lead salesperson, so i knew that i would be <m> blamed </m> when my team lost that big client.||i was the lead salesperson, so i knew that i would be called to account when my team lost that big client.||i was the lead salesperson, so i knew that i would be on the hook when my team lost that big client.
+in his toughest speech yet on the economy, mr major <m> refuted </m> his critics.||in his toughest speech yet on the economy, mr major demolished his critics.||in his toughest speech yet on the economy, mr major slammed his critics.
+a lot of people are <m> angry </m> at our government for putting the interests of companies ahead of its citizens.||a lot of people are pissed off at our government for putting the interests of companies ahead of its citizens.||a lot of people are mad at our government for putting the interests of companies ahead of its citizens.
+she can not <m> take away </m> my pain.||she can not rid me of my pain.||she can not wash away my pain.
+we don't like <m> impolite </m> behaviour here.||we don't like loutish unrefined behaviour here.||we don't like rude behaviour here.
+the kids have been glued to the tv all day not <m> doing anything. </m>||the kids have been glued to the tv all day not moving a muscle.||the kids have been glued to the tv all day not giving a damn.
+i spent the whole day moving furniture, so i'm barely <m> alive </m> now.||i spent the whole day moving furniture, so i'm barely able to fog a mirror now.||i spent the whole day moving furniture, so i'm barely on the move now.
+to make him into a good citizen of the country is quite a challenging task since he is full of hatred <m> totally. </m>||to make him into a good citizen of the country is quite a challenging task since he is full of hatred to the core.||to make him into a good citizen of the country is quite a challenging task since he is full of hatred to the core.
+when jack and taylor arrived at the award function together, everyone <m> misinterpreted the event. </m>||when jack and taylor arrived at the award function together, everyone got the wrong end of the stick.||when jack and taylor arrived at the award function together, everyone got the wrong side of the story.
+there are <m> approximately </m> 6 million people infected.||there are close to 6 million people infected.||there are in the region of 6 million people infected.
+i'm telling you, their live concerts are <m> awe-inspiring! </m>||i'm telling you, their live concerts are pure fucking magic!||i'm telling you, their live concerts are awe-inspiring!
+the governor, after veering away from his party's core ideologies, is now discovering that <m> politicians will have a greater wrath. </m>||the governor, after veering away from his party's core ideologies, is now discovering that hell has no fury like politicians scorned.||the governor, after veering away from his party's core ideologies, is now discovering that hell has no fury like politicians.
+i tried swapping out the carburetor, but no <m> luck. </m>||i tried swapping out the carburetor, but no dice.||i tried swapping out the carburetor, but no dice.
+she thought she'd never amount to anything in new york city unless she managed to <m> leave behind her rural hometown. </m>||she thought she'd never amount to anything in new york city unless she managed to shake the dust of her rural hometown from her feet.||she thought she'd never amount to anything in new york city unless she managed to get off the beaten track.
+the small aboriginal population has been <m> in a temporary position </m> since the invaders began colonizing their land.||the small aboriginal population has been existing on borrowed time since the invaders began colonizing their land.||the small aboriginal population has been on the rocks since the invaders began colonizing their land.
+people in the office <m> have the same information </m> about this product.||people in the office are on the same page about this product.||people in the office are on the same page about this product.
+they'll be laughing <m> </m> when they realize how much they'll have to pay in late fees.||they'll be laughing out of the other side of their faces when they realize how much they'll have to pay in late fees.||they'll be laughing up their sleeves when they realize how much they'll have to pay in late fees.
+mrs clarke urged her son to go look for a job so that he can <m> earn money for the family. </m>||mrs clarke urged her son to go look for a job so that he can bring home the bacon.||mrs clarke urged her son to go look for a job so that he can make ends meet.
+i didn't <m> tell her anything, </m> so i don't know how she found out all about it.||i didn't disclose any information to her, so i don't know how she found out all about it.||i didn't give her a damn, so i don't know how she found out all about it.
+you need to <m> stay away from me </m> when i'm trying to vacuum.||you need to keep out of my way when i'm trying to vacuum.||you need to stay out of my way when i'm trying to vacuum.
+we didn't have enough kids to make two full teams, so i ended up having to <m> play </m> for both sides.||we didn't have enough kids to make two full teams, so i ended up having to bat for both sides.||we didn't have enough kids to make two full teams, so i ended up having to score for both sides.
+everyone knew that their business venture would <m> fail and cause a lot of heartache to everyone involved. </m>||everyone knew that their business venture would end in tears.||everyone knew that their business venture would go down in flames.
+don't <m> mislead me—tell </m> me what is really going on here.||don't lead me up the garden path—tell me what is really going on here.||don't lead me into thinking—tell me what is really going on here.
+i know she said she was joking about being depressed, but i'm <m> concerned—the things that one jokes about may in fact be true or become true. </m>||i know she said she was joking about being depressed, but i'm concerned—there's many a true word spoken in jest.||i know she said she was joking about being depressed, but i'm a little concerned—jokes are not always true.
+the two best friends were attracted to the same person, and that became <m> a cause of unhappiness </m> between them.||the two best friends were attracted to the same person, and that became an apple of discord between them.||the two best friends were attracted to the same person, and that became a bone of contention between them.
+he <m> put </m> pressure on the minister to resign.||he brought pressure on the minister to resign.||he put pressure on the minister to resign.
+the incident has remained something of an <m> obvious truth </m> within our family.||the incident has remained something of an elephant in the corner within our family.||the incident has remained something of an open secret within our family.
+a: "does that guy <m> be vain </m> or what?" b: "oh yes, he's definitely his favorite topic of conversation!"||a: "does that guy have tickets on himself or what?" b: "oh yes, he's definitely his favorite topic of conversation!"||a: "does that guy have a heart or what?"b: "oh yes, he's definitely his favorite topic of conversation!"
+i've been a professional actor for a few years now, but i've only been able to find work as <m> an actor </m> in a couple of television shows.||i've been a professional actor for a few years now, but i've only been able to find work as a bit player in a couple of television shows.||i've been a professional actor for a few years now, but i've only been able to find work as an actor in a couple of television shows.
+i'll give you the <m> signal </m> when it's time to come out on stage.||i'll give you the high sign when it's time to come out on stage.||i'll give you the green light when it's time to come out on stage.
+a: "what's that noise?" b: "just some coyotes <m> howling </m> at the moon."||a: "what's that noise?" b: "just some coyotes baying at the moon."||a: "what's that noise?"b: "just some coyotes barking at the moon."
+and earth shall give thee all it can <m> give. </m>||and earth shall give thee all it can bestow.||and earth shall give thee all it can give.
+it's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach who <m> stays calm. </m>||it's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach who has both feet on the ground.||it's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach who stays on the straight and narrow.
+the new medication that the doctor gave me for the flu really <m> makes me drowsy. </m>||the new medication that the doctor gave me for the flu really knocks me out.||the new medication that the doctor gave me for the flu really knocks my socks off.
+have a look at this website. it talks of everything <m> imaginable. </m>||have a look at this website. it talks of everything but the kitchen sink.||have a look at this website.it talks of everything but the kitchen sink.
+i think this issue will resolve itself quickly, so i'm not going to <m> worry </m> about it.||i think this issue will resolve itself quickly, so i'm not going to bother my head about it.||i think this issue will resolve itself quickly, so i'm not going to make a fuss about it.
+tommy seems like an <m> older person </m> since he's always repeating the outdated phrases he hears from his grandmother.||tommy seems like an old head on young shoulders since he's always repeating the outdated phrases he hears from his grandmother.||tommy seems like an old hat since he's always repeating the outdated phrases he hears from his grandmother.
+his sermon <m> moved on </m> from one subject to another.||his sermon rambled from one subject to another.||his sermon moved from one subject to another.
+she's always <m> dressed well, </m> so i'm sure she'll come to dinner in pearls and high heels.||she's always well turned out, so i'm sure she'll come to dinner in pearls and high heels.||she's always dressed to the nines, so i'm sure she'll come to dinner in pearls and high heels.
+when we were traveling, janet used to eat things like crickets and jellyfish without <m> showing any emotion. </m>||when we were traveling, janet used to eat things like crickets and jellyfish without batting an eyelash.||when we were traveling, janet used to eat things like crickets and jellyfish without batting an eyelash.
+but the pure <m> essence </m> of the soul remains.||but the pure ether of the soul remains.||but the pure essence of the soul remains.
+a: "i think it's supposed to be sunny this weekend." b: <m> "i'm </m> planning on having a big barbecue in the park."||a: "i think it's supposed to be sunny this weekend." b: "i hope so! i'm planning on having a big barbecue in the park."||a: "i think it's supposed to be sunny this weekend."b: "i'm planning on having a big barbecue in the park."
+this was the single most important scientific <m> achievement </m> of the whole space programme.||this was the single most important scientific fruit of the whole space programme.||this was the single most important scientific achievement of the whole space programme.
+it's hard to get the ceo's <m> attention, but i do know his assistant pretty well—that suggestion of yours might just become </m> reality.||it's hard to get the ceo's ear, but i do know his assistant pretty well—that suggestion of yours might just become a reality.||it's hard to get the ceo's attention, but i do know his assistant pretty well—that suggestion of yours might just become reality.
+the ships are <m> behind each other </m> now, captain. how shall we proceed?||the ships are in range now, captain. how shall we proceed?||the ships are tangled up now, captain.how shall we proceed?
+john had been <m> highly respected by </m> his boss ever since he managed to secure that lucrative client.||john had been in favor with his boss ever since he managed to secure that lucrative client.||john had been on the high echelon of his boss ever since he managed to secure that lucrative client.
+this is the best pie i've ever had, <m> easily and decisively! </m>||this is the best pie i've ever had, hands down!||this is the best pie i've ever had, in a nutshell!
+he didn’t express his opinion in the meeting but <m> a placid exterior can be dangerous. </m>||he didn’t express his opinion in the meeting but still waters run deep.||he didn’t express his opinion in the meeting but a placid exterior is a dangerous thing.
+we need to keep <m> making progress </m> with this project or we're not going to make the january deadline.||we need to keep the wheels turning with this project or we're not going to make the january deadline.||we need to keep on track with this project or we're not going to make the january deadline.
+her father would have an <m> angry reaction </m> if he ever learned she 'd spoken to , never mind kissed , a man like wren.||her father would have an apoplexy if he ever learned she 'd spoken to , never mind kissed , a man like wren.||her father would have an ax to grind if he ever learned she 'd spoken to , never mind kissed , a man like wren.
+i <m> ate </m> the burger so i could get back on the road straight away.||i slammed down the burger so i could get back on the road straight away.||i slammed down the burger so i could get back on the road straight away.
+the new pro-drilling bill that's being put through congress certainly fails the <m> moral </m> test, and many are suspicious that big oil has been responsible for its inception.||the new pro-drilling bill that's being put through congress certainly fails the smell test, and many are suspicious that big oil has been responsible for its inception.||the new pro-drilling bill that's being put through congress certainly fails the moral test, and many are suspicious that big oil has been responsible for its inception.
+michael showed me exactly who had broken my vase when he hid his <m> </m> shame in response to my question.||michael showed me exactly who had broken my vase when he hid his face in shame in response to my question.||michael showed me exactly who had broken my vase when he hid his face in shame in response to my question.
+jimmy, quit making <m> fun of </m> sarah this instant and pay attention!||jimmy, quit making faces at sarah this instant and pay attention!||jimmy, quit making fun of sarah this instant and pay attention!
+you've got to improve your <m> attitude </m> if you want to get that job. no one's going to hire someone who isn't confident in their own abilities!||you've got to improve your frame of mind if you want to get that job. no one's going to hire someone who isn't confident in their own abilities!||you've got to improve your game if you want to get that job.no one's going to hire someone who isn't confident in their own abilities!
+those toys are <m> scarce </m> ever since that website featured them.||those toys are in short supply ever since that website featured them.||those toys are in short supply ever since that website featured them.
+although she was simply trying not to <m> be aggressive, </m> many people found her to be wishy-washy instead.||although she was simply trying not to come on too strong, many people found her to be wishy-washy instead.||although she was simply trying not to get into trouble, many people found her to be wishy-washy instead.
+whose headlong passions <m> result to </m> their proper woes.||whose headlong passions form their proper woes.||whose headlong passions lead to their proper woes.
+the security guard <m> drove </m> away the kids who were loitering near the entrance of the mall.||the security guard shooed away the kids who were loitering near the entrance of the mall.||the security guard chased away the kids who were loitering near the entrance of the mall.
+you <m> mentioned the subject of teenage pregnancy ? </m>||you raised the subject of teenage pregnancy.||you touched on teenage pregnancy?
+dad, you're nearly 70—why don't you <m> retire </m> and let someone younger do that job?||dad, you're nearly 70—why don't you step aside and let someone younger do that job?||dad, you're nearly 70—why don't you pull the plug and let someone younger do that job?
+my dog is terrified of cats and avoids them <m> as much as possible. </m>||my dog is terrified of cats and avoids them like the plague.||my dog is terrified of cats and avoids them like the plague.
+there <m> are </m> five minutes between lectures.||there is an interval of five minutes between lectures.||there are five minutes between lectures.
+you've got a serious problem with <m> unruly driving, </m> tom. it's not normal to scream and shout like that just because the person ahead of you is driving a little bit too slow.||you've got a serious problem with road rage, tom. it's not normal to scream and shout like that just because the person ahead of you is driving a little bit too slow.||you've got a serious problem with slam dunk, tom.it's not normal to scream and shout like that just because the person ahead of you is driving a little bit too slow.
+it's good to see you <m> healthy after an illness. </m>||it's good to see you up and around.||it's good to see you in good condition.
+i had a <m> difficult </m> time repairing the engine because it was so rusty, but i eventually got it running again.||i had a rough time repairing the engine because it was so rusty, but i eventually got it running again.||i had a hard time repairing the engine because it was so rusty, but i eventually got it running again.
+the anaconda <m> tried to do a task beyond its capability. </m> it just killed a big cattle but couldn’t swallow it.||the anaconda bit off more than it could chew. it just killed a big cattle but couldn’t swallow it.||the anaconda threw itself at a challenge.it just killed a big cattle but couldn’t swallow it.
+the president has pledged to <m> focus </m> on the growing problem of adolescent obesity.||the president has pledged to get a bead on the growing problem of adolescent obesity.||the president has pledged to keep an eye on the growing problem of adolescent obesity.
+my uncle is <m> solvent, </m> how can he file for a bankruptcy?||my uncle is in the black, how can he file for a bankruptcy?||my uncle is in the black, how can he file for a bankruptcy?
+if anyone wants to hear dr sanders' <m> opinion </m> about the anti-vaccination debate, you can tune in to his podcast this friday.||if anyone wants to hear dr sanders' two penn'orth about the anti-vaccination debate, you can tune in to his podcast this friday.||if anyone wants to hear dr sanders' take on the anti-vaccination debate, you can tune in to his podcast this friday.
+his wife <m> abandoned </m> him when she found out about the affair.||his wife ran out on him when she found out about the affair.||his wife turned a blind eye to him when she found out about the affair.
+the way the gums are <m> receding </m> from your teeth is a clear sign of gingivitis.||the way the gums are shrinking from your teeth is a clear sign of gingivitis.||the way the gums are receding from your teeth is a clear sign of gingivitis.
+it's a new <m> era, </m> ladies and gentlemen. our device is the future of smartphones.||it's a new dawn, ladies and gentlemen. our device is the future of smartphones.||it's a new era, ladies and gentlemen.our device is the future of smartphones.
+the film closes on <m> an unsolvable </m> ending, with the audience never knowing whether the villain or the protagonist is killed.||the film closes on a lady-or-the-tiger ending, with the audience never knowing whether the villain or the protagonist is killed.||the film closes on a dead end ending, with the audience never knowing whether the villain or the protagonist is killed.
+jason was a true man—a man who fought tirelessly for his family and his community. he was <m> an african-american man, </m> and he will not be forgotten.||jason was a true man—a man who fought tirelessly for his family and his community. he was a soul brother, and he will not be forgotten.||jason was a true man—a man who fought tirelessly for his family and his community.he was a black man, and he will not be forgotten.
+you should always <m> respect </m> your elders.||you should always pay respect to your elders.||you should always pay respect to your elders.
+ok, it's time to <m> move </m> that sheep now that she's had babies.||ok, it's time to shed out that sheep now that she's had babies.||ok, it's time to move that sheep now that she's had babies.
+don't <m> mislead me—tell </m> me what is really going on here.||don't lead me up the garden path—tell me what is really going on here.||don't lead me into thinking—tell me what is really going on here.
+back in the times past , we <m> managed </m> with a tiny house.||back in the times past , we made do with a tiny house.||back in the times past , we made do with a tiny house.
+i can appreciate your desire to follow the path less <m> popular, </m> but the company needs to make some tried-and-true financial choices right now.||i can appreciate your desire to follow the path less chosen, but the company needs to make some tried-and-true financial choices right now.||i can appreciate your desire to follow the path less traveled, but the company needs to make some tried-and-true financial choices right now.
+sorry, honey, i won't be home in time for dinner. i have to stay <m> </m> and help get this prototype finished for the meeting tomorrow.||sorry, honey, i won't be home in time for dinner. i have to stay back and help get this prototype finished for the meeting tomorrow.||sorry, honey, i won't be home in time for dinner.i have to stay up and help get this prototype finished for the meeting tomorrow.
+the political situation is <m> filled </m> with possibilities for reform.||the political situation is pregnant with possibilities for reform.||the political situation is chock-a-block with possibilities for reform.
+we don't have the budget for a big marketing campaign, so we'll just have to hope that buzz about our shop gets spread <m> through social media. </m>||we don't have the budget for a big marketing campaign, so we'll just have to hope that buzz about our shop gets spread by word of mouth.||we don't have the budget for a big marketing campaign, so we'll just have to hope that buzz about our shop gets spread like wildfire.
+every year, the government promises to do something about the homelessness problem, yet every year it seems to <m> be ignored. </m>||every year, the government promises to do something about the homelessness problem, yet every year it seems to fly beneath the radar.||every year, the government promises to do something about the homelessness problem, yet every year it seems to fall under the radar screen.
+<m> my husband has left </m> me.||i am all alone , my husband has run out on me.||my husband has left me.
+i know you're feeling down about the loss, but just <m> accept it </m> and practice harder tomorrow.||i know you're feeling down about the loss, but just take it on the chin and practice harder tomorrow.||i know you're feeling down about the loss, but just take it on the chin and practice harder tomorrow.
+you've got to <m> be able to help others without tiring yourself, </m> that's for sure!||you've got to have a broad back to be a therapist, that's for sure!||you've got to have a heart of gold, that's for sure!
+the <m> germs </m> are resisted by the immune system.||the invaders are resisted by the immune system.||the germs are resisted by the immune system.
+retiring was a <m> relief from responsibility. </m>||retiring was a weight off my shoulders.||retiring was a breath of fresh air.
+the dramatic irony at the end of act iv gave the play an unexpected <m> change. </m>||the dramatic irony at the end of act iv gave the play an unexpected twist.||the dramatic irony at the end of act iv gave the play an unexpected twist.
+his tardiness is a <m> fact </m> now, so it will definitely affect his performance review.||his tardiness is a matter of record now, so it will definitely affect his performance review.||his tardiness is a matter of fact now, so it will definitely affect his performance review.
+he was <m> a bas person </m> on saturday afternoon and is a disgrace to english football.||he was an animal on saturday afternoon and is a disgrace to english football.||he was a bastard on saturday afternoon and is a disgrace to english football.
+there's no way to turn back time on the way i treated my brother growing up. all i can do now is <m> act in a way that shows one's penitence poor behavior. </m>||there's no way to turn back time on the way i treated my brother growing up. all i can do now is wear sackcloth and ashes.||there's no way to turn back time on the way i treated my brother growing up.all i can do now is put one's penitence to shame.
+one <m> glance and ill be back so fast. </m>||one wink and ill be back like cannon shot.||one glance and ill be back so fast.
+the novel <m> returns to the same position </m> by the end, with the errant prince reclaiming his rightful place on the throne.||the novel goes full circle by the end, with the errant prince reclaiming his rightful place on the throne.||the novel returns to square one by the end, with the errant prince reclaiming his rightful place on the throne.
+there's only one <m> small problem - we don't have </m> any matches to light the fire.||there's only one snag--we haven't any matches to light the fire.||there's only one problem - we don't have any matches to light the fire.
+<m> it is difficult to understand why he rejected </m> the job offer.||it's difficult to understand the workings of his mind in rejecting the job offer.||it's hard to understand why he turned down the job offer.
+her candidacy was a <m> very small chance </m> from the beginning, and her landslide defeat was no surprise.||her candidacy was a long shot from the beginning, and her landslide defeat was no surprise.||her candidacy was a shot in the dark from the beginning, and her landslide defeat was no surprise.
+my students' approach to literature is <m> based on deep emotion rather than analysis. </m>||my students' approach to literature is visceral rather than analytical.||my students' approach to literature is based on deep emotion rather than analysis.
+the police said they would <m> do everything that is possible </m> in their search for the stolen jewellery.||the police said they would leave no stone unturned in their search for the stolen jewellery.||the police said they would go the extra mile in their search for the stolen jewellery.
+i was just getting <m> comfortable with </m> data entry when my bosses reassigned me to a different project.||i was just getting into the swing of data entry when my bosses reassigned me to a different project.||i was just getting into data entry when my bosses reassigned me to a different project.
+my drawing is a mess—i'm <m> unsuccessful </m> as an artist.||my drawing is a mess—i'm a dead loss as an artist.||my drawing is a mess—i'm on a roll as an artist.
+the bridal party <m> moved </m> past the applauding guests.||the bridal party filed past the applauding guests.||the bridal party raced past the applauding guests.
+after a few lean years, our business is finally having <m> success, </m> thank goodness.||after a few lean years, our business is finally having a purple patch, thank goodness.||after a few lean years, our business is finally having a head start, thank goodness.
+i can't believe that i was <m> discarded </m> after 20 years of hard work for that company!||i can't believe that i was kicked to the curb after 20 years of hard work for that company!||i can't believe that i was thrown out the window after 20 years of hard work for that company!
+he seemed like a bit of a jerk to me, but i guess you <m> cannot determine characteristics of someone just by assessing superficial details alone. </m>||he seemed like a bit of a jerk to me, but i guess you can't judge a book by its cover.||he seemed like a bit of a jerk to me, but i guess you can't judge a person by their appearance.
+my son is a holy terror, but my daughter is <m> very </m> nice, thank goodness.||my son is a holy terror, but my daughter is sugar and spice and everything nice, thank goodness.||my son is a holy terror, but my daughter is just as nice, thank goodness.
+i've been putting $50 aside every month in an attempt to <m> increase </m> my savings.||i've been putting $50 aside every month in an attempt to build up my savings.||i've been putting $50 aside every month in an attempt to build up my savings.
+i had to help david pick up all his gear from the <m> </m> sale he was holding near the chairlift.||i had to help david pick up all his gear from the yard sale he was holding near the chairlift.||i had to help david pick up all his gear from the yard sale he was holding near the chairlift.
+i knew it would cost me my job, but i felt <m> obliged </m> to tell them that the data breach was my fault.||i knew it would cost me my job, but i felt in honor bound to tell them that the data breach was my fault.||i knew it would cost me my job, but i felt compelled to tell them that the data breach was my fault.
+some people are never going to agree with you on this, so it's no use <m> trying to </m> convince everyone.||some people are never going to agree with you on this, so it's no use beating your head against a stone wall to try and convince everyone.||some people are never going to agree with you on this, so it's no use trying to convince everyone.
+the <m> most significant moment </m> of her life had to be her marriage.||the turning point of her life had to be her marriage.||the turning point of her life had to be her marriage.
+don 't attack the chest ; the flight muscles there are <m> very strong. </m>||don 't attack the chest ; the flight muscles there are like armer.||don 't attack the chest ; the flight muscles there are like steel.
+my sister is very spoilt and when she does n't get her way , she goes into <m> an outburst because she feels like she has been wronged. </m>||my sister is very spoilt and when she does n't get her way , she goes into a fit of anger.||my sister is very spoilt and when she does n't get her way , she goes into a rage.
+why don't you go <m> rest </m> for a while, and i'll fix dinner for tonight?||why don't you go take a load off for a while, and i'll fix dinner for tonight?||why don't you go take a break for a while, and i'll fix dinner for tonight?
+racism is <m> an idea taken </m> from colonialism.||racism is a hangover from colonialism.||racism is derived from colonialism.
+our neighbor is in the hospital because a burglar <m> injured </m> him.||our neighbor is in the hospital because a burglar beat the daylights out of him.||our neighbor is in the hospital because a burglar knocked the hell out of him.
+as we walked into the bustling streets of delhi, we knew we <m> were no longer </m> in kansas anymore.||as we walked into the bustling streets of delhi, we knew we weren't in kansas anymore.||as we walked into the bustling streets of delhi, we knew we weren't in kansas anymore.
+don't <m> do things preemptively </m> and pick out your dream car before you have any money saved up for a down payment.||don't set the cart before the horse and pick out your dream car before you have any money saved up for a down payment.||don't jump to conclusions and pick out your dream car before you have any money saved up for a down payment.
+we've asked for air support to create a <m> dense cloud </m> so we can evacuate our troops in safety.||we've asked for air support to create a smokescreen so we can evacuate our troops in safety.||we've asked for air support to create a black hole so we can evacuate our troops in safety.
+we've had some problems in our marriage for a while, but we're committed to <m> getting through them. </m>||we've had some problems in our marriage for a while, but we're committed to sticking it to the end.||we've had some problems in our marriage for a while, but we're committed to making it through.
+i haven't seen cynthia in weeks because she <m> abandoned me completely </m> once she started hanging out with the cool kids.||i haven't seen cynthia in weeks because she dropped me like a hot potato once she started hanging out with the cool kids.||i haven't seen cynthia in weeks because she gave me the green light once she started hanging out with the cool kids.
+he spent the afternoon <m> playing </m> with us.||he spent the afternoon jamming with us.||he spent the afternoon playing with us.
+i always used to get terribly carsick when we drove into the mountains because the roads up there are constantly <m> turning in the opposite direction. </m>||i always used to get terribly carsick when we drove into the mountains because the roads up there are constantly switching back on themselves.||i always used to get terribly carsick when we drove into the mountains because the roads up there are constantly turning in the opposite direction.
+a: "dad? could i talk to you for a minute?" b: "sure, son. what's <m> bothering you?" </m>||a: "dad? could i talk to you for a minute?" b: "sure, son. what's on your mind?"||a: "dad?could i talk to you for a minute?"b: "sure, son.what's driving you nuts?"
+after weeks of being in bed with the flu i am now <m> getting better. </m>||after weeks of being in bed with the flu i am now on the mend.||after weeks of being in bed with the flu i am now on the mend.
+that's a beauty of a <m> car </m> you've got there. what is it, a '67?||that's a beauty of a jam jar you've got there. what is it, a '67?||that's a beauty of a car you've got there.what is it, a '67?
+come on, let's go <m> attend </m> the neighbors' party—i'm sure they won't mind us showing up.||come on, let's go crash the neighbors' party—i'm sure they won't mind us showing up.||come on, let's go host the neighbors' party—i'm sure they won't mind us showing up.
+if you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out the <m> peace sign. </m>||if you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out the olive branch.||if you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out the olive branch.
+<m> he quitted the running for the </m> vice president.||he's out of the running for vice president.||he quit the running for vice president.
+the company is selling a more modest version of the phone, <m> reducing </m> the specs as well as the cost.||the company is selling a more modest version of the phone, trimming down the specs as well as the cost.||the company is selling a more modest version of the phone, trimming down the specs as well as the cost.
+there , where <m> we would like you to </m> go.||there , where our hearts would have you go.||there , where we want you to go.
+he'll never see <m> his mistakes </m> if he keeps being rewarded for the bad decisions he's made.||he'll never see the error of his ways if he keeps being rewarded for the bad decisions he's made.||he'll never see the light if he keeps being rewarded for the bad decisions he's made.
+for it <m> leads to great lot of red </m> shame.||for it bears great blossoms of scarlet shame.||for it leads to great lot of red shame.
+he has <m> an advantage due to </m> his long experience.||he has a head start because of his long experience.||he has the advantage of his long experience.
+a crowd of nearly 20,000 fans <m> enjoyed </m> the songs of the ultra-popular boy band.||a crowd of nearly 20,000 fans rocked along to the songs of the ultra-popular boy band.||a crowd of nearly 20,000 fans soaked up the songs of the ultra-popular boy band.
+will you <m> believe in </m> jesus christ ?||will you follow jesus christ ?||will you believe in jesus christ ?
+and honour <m> remain for a moment </m> ere it leaves the land.||and honour linger ere it leaves the land.||and honour rest ere it leaves the land.
+i feel like i've been <m> trying to understand this math equation hopelessly. </m>||i feel like i've been running my head against a brick wall trying to understand this math equation.||i feel like i've been beating my head against a brick wall trying to understand this math equation.
+if you want to <m> be pleasing to my mom, </m> i suggest getting a bit dressed up for dinner.||if you want to get on my mom's right side, i suggest getting a bit dressed up for dinner.||if you want to please my mom, i suggest getting a bit dressed up for dinner.
+old people still <m> refuse to give up </m> superstitious burning of paper money.||old people still cling to superstitious burning of paper money.||old people still refuse to give up superstitious burning of paper money.
+the worst affected areas will be small businesses, the main <m> impetus </m> of job-creation.||the worst affected areas will be small businesses, the main engine of job-creation.||the worst affected areas will be small businesses, the main engine of job-creation.
+watch out when you deal with that little guy, denny—he snaps at everyone and definitely lives up to the idea that a <m> person small in stature or of mind is quickly made angry! </m>||watch out when you deal with that little guy, denny—he snaps at everyone and definitely lives up to the idea that a little pot is too soon hot!||watch out when you deal with that little guy, denny—he snaps at everyone and definitely lives up to the idea that a pig is a pig!
+i don't need my glasses all the time, but everything is slightly <m> blurry </m> without them.||i don't need my glasses all the time, but everything is slightly out of focus without them.||i don't need my glasses all the time, but everything is slightly out of focus without them.
+the builder said , `` <m> quick </m> , we must hurry '' to his project manager when he was visiting the site.||the builder said , `` come on , we must hurry '' to his project manager when he was visiting the site.||the builder said ,  come on , we must hurry '' to his project manager when he was visiting the site.
+you guys are really <m> struggling, </m> huh? here, let me try opening that jar.||you guys are really riding the struggle bus, huh? here, let me try opening that jar.||you guys are really at loggerheads, huh?here, let me try opening that jar.
+whenever i see a singer who can't stay in tune, i just want to say, "don't <m> leave your current job in order to pursue some other ambition" </m>||whenever i see a singer who can't stay in tune, i just want to say, "don't give up your day job!"||whenever i see a singer who can't stay in tune, i just want to say, "don't walk away from your current job."
+the new pro-drilling bill that's being put through congress certainly fails the <m> moral </m> test, and many are suspicious that big oil has been responsible for its inception.||the new pro-drilling bill that's being put through congress certainly fails the smell test, and many are suspicious that big oil has been responsible for its inception.||the new pro-drilling bill that's being put through congress certainly fails the moral test, and many are suspicious that big oil has been responsible for its inception.
+if you don't call 9-1-1 right now, this guy's going to <m> die! </m>||if you don't call 9-1-1 right now, this guy's going to bag!||if you don't call 9-1-1 right now, this guy's going to go to the grave!
+we can't <m> ignore </m> those with differing political beliefs; they have as much of a stake in this country as we do.||we can't shut our ears to those with differing political beliefs; they have as much of a stake in this country as we do.||we can't turn a blind eye to those with differing political beliefs; they have as much of a stake in this country as we do.
+after what seemed <m> so long </m> , but was probably only a few minutes , zarek stopped the snowmachine.||after what seemed like hours , but was probably only a few minutes , zarek stopped the snowmachine.||after what seemed like hours , but was probably only a few minutes , zarek stopped the snowmachine.
+when they refused to give me a refund, i <m> cried </m> until the manager came out.||when they refused to give me a refund, i screamed blue murder until the manager came out.||when they refused to give me a refund, i screamed bloody murder until the manager came out.
+the doctor will be with you in <m> a short time. </m>||the doctor will be with you in just a second.||the doctor will be with you in no time.
+no, you know mr. lewis—his house is <m> diagonally </m> to ours.||no, you know mr. lewis—his house is catty-corner to ours.||no, you know mr. lewis—his house is parallel to ours.
+<m> stop—adam's </m> a better skateboarder than you, and no amount of practice will change that.||give it up—adam's a better skateboarder than you, and no amount of practice will change that.||stop—adam's a better skateboarder than you, and no amount of practice will change that.
+the country hit by terrorism needs a strong leader, and the new prime minister just doesn’t <m> fit </m> the bill.||the country hit by terrorism needs a strong leader, and the new prime minister just doesn’t fill the bill.||the country hit by terrorism needs a strong leader, and the new prime minister just doesn’t fit the bill.
+wow, you finished a 32-ounce steak in less than five minutes? that's <m> a record holder! </m>||wow, you finished a 32-ounce steak in less than five minutes? that's one for the record books!||wow, you finished a 32-ounce steak in less than five minutes?that's one for the record books!
+<m> from another view, </m> maybe you should just stay home tonight.||on the other hand, maybe you should just stay home tonight.||from a different angle, maybe you should just stay home tonight.
+of course that dude wiped out—he's a total <m> idiot! </m>||of course that dude wiped out—he's a total hodaddy!||of course that dude wiped out—he's a total shit!
+my legs <m> suddenly felt weak </m> and i clenched his hands.||my legs became like jell-o and i clenched his hands.||my legs came to a halt and i clenched his hands.
+my boss grilled me about the mix-up in the report, making me explain the whole thing right <m> there. </m>||my boss grilled me about the mix-up in the report, making me explain the whole thing right there on the spot.||my boss grilled me about the mix-up in the report, making me explain the whole thing right there on the spot.
+are you coming out with us for lunch? <m> no, </m> i have a lot of work to do, i’ll have something from the cafeteria.||are you coming out with us for lunch? no dice, i have a lot of work to do, i’ll have something from the cafeteria.||are you coming out with us for lunch?no dice, i have a lot of work to do, i’ll have something from the cafeteria.
+if you would just remember to get your oil changed, you wouldn't keep <m> overusing your cars. </m>||if you would just remember to get your oil changed, you wouldn't keep running your cars into the ground.||if you would just remember to get your oil changed, you wouldn't keep burning your cars to smithereens.
+there were more <m> dead animals </m> than we could count along that stretch of the highway.||there were more road pizzas than we could count along that stretch of the highway.||there were more dead bodies than we could count along that stretch of the highway.
+he is being <m> made to suffer </m> for the betterment of his brother’s political career.||he is being as the scapegoat for the betterment of his brother’s political career.||he is being cut off for the betterment of his brother’s political career.
+that guy fell asleep at the wheel and <m> hit </m> a crowd of people at the parade.||that guy fell asleep at the wheel and drove into a crowd of people at the parade.||that guy fell asleep at the wheel and drove into a crowd of people at the parade.
+the woman kept <m> bumping </m> her bag into other passengers as she made her way down the aisle.||the woman kept knocking her bag into other passengers as she made her way down the aisle.||the woman kept bumping her bag into other passengers as she made her way down the aisle.
+their bright-orange house really <m> stands </m> out against the rest of the neighborhood.||their bright-orange house really sticks out against the rest of the neighborhood.||their bright-orange house really stands out against the rest of the neighborhood.
+once you release the catch, the disk drive should <m> exit in an inconspicuous manner! </m>||once you release the catch, the disk drive should slide right out!||once you release the catch, the disk drive should pop out!
+i worry that all the trauma she's already been through at such a young age will <m> stop her </m> against other people.||i worry that all the trauma she's already been through at such a young age will steel her heart against other people.||i worry that all the trauma she's already been through at such a young age will hold her back against other people.
+i really thought mike would be perfect for the job, but he had to be <m> forced </m> into an interview for it.||i really thought mike would be perfect for the job, but he had to be dragged kicking and screaming into an interview for it.||i really thought mike would be perfect for the job, but he had to be pushed into an interview for it.
+the kids <m> exploded </m> into laughter as soon as the clown started dancing.||the kids dissolved into laughter as soon as the clown started dancing.||the kids burst into laughter as soon as the clown started dancing.
+she <m> marked </m> off all of the things that she still had to do before the end of the day.||she ticked off all of the things that she still had to do before the end of the day.||she ticked off all of the things that she still had to do before the end of the day.
+a: "are you going to work late tonight?" b: "i <m> should. </m> i have nothing else going on."||a: "are you going to work late tonight?" b: "i might as well. i have nothing else going on."||a: "are you going to work late tonight?"b: "i should.i have nothing else going on."
+it will be a <m> difficult task </m> for them to dethrone the former champions in this year's super bowl, but they certainly have a shot.||it will be a labor of hercules for them to dethrone the former champions in this year's super bowl, but they certainly have a shot.||it will be a tough sell for them to dethrone the former champions in this year's super bowl, but they certainly have a shot.
+and she has <m> freed young bicham. </m>||and she has set young bicham free.||and she has freed young bicham.
+they wanted to keep the news under wraps to avoid a scandal , but someone on the inside <m> betrayed them. </m>||they wanted to keep the news under wraps to avoid a scandal , but someone on the inside sold them out.||they wanted to keep the news under wraps to avoid a scandal , but someone on the inside pulled the wool over their eyes.
+you have to add the baking soda <m> at the critical moment </m> , otherwise it wo n't work.||you have to add the baking soda in the nick of time , otherwise it wo n't work.||you have to add the baking soda in the nick of time , otherwise it wo n't work.
+i always have trouble <m> winning </m> my sets. i might have a great streak going, but i invariably seem to crack under the pressure and give up the serve.||i always have trouble serving out my sets. i might have a great streak going, but i invariably seem to crack under the pressure and give up the serve.||i always have trouble nailing down my sets.i might have a great streak going, but i invariably seem to crack under the pressure and give up the serve.
+the radio host is known for always <m> showing his superiority, </m> despite the fact that everyone knows he's a creep.||the radio host is known for always climbing on his high horse, despite the fact that everyone knows he's a creep.||the radio host is known for always putting on a show, despite the fact that everyone knows he's a creep.
+susan is <m> trying to be out of reach </m> after her break up because she is way too upset these days.||susan is lying low after her break up because she is way too upset these days.||susan is on the fence after her break up because she is way too upset these days.
+i'm hoping to <m> reduce </m> this project by friday night so i don't have so much to do over the weekend.||i'm hoping to take a bite out of this project by friday night so i don't have so much to do over the weekend.||i'm hoping to trim this project by friday night so i don't have so much to do over the weekend.
+young children are more <m> easily influenced </m> than teenagers.||young children are more malleable than teenagers.||young children are more easily influenced than teenagers.
+the crowd kept <m> quiet </m> as the golfer began her final putt.||the crowd kept very still as the golfer began her final putt.||the crowd kept quiet as the golfer began her final putt.
+the crowd's cheering was <m> in a state of excitement </m> when the band finally appeared on stage.||the crowd's cheering was at fever pitch when the band finally appeared on stage.||the crowd's cheering was on fire when the band finally appeared on stage.
+as the two leaders ratified the treaty, 10 years of civil war ended at <m> once. </m>||as the two leaders ratified the treaty, 10 years of civil war ended at a blow.||as the two leaders ratified the treaty, 10 years of civil war ended at one blow.
+a: "that's a hideous vintage number. i wonder how long it took her to dust the cobwebs off that dress. " b: "ouch, back in the <m> closet, </m> miss sharp!"||a: "that's a hideous vintage number. i wonder how long it took her to dust the cobwebs off that dress. " b: "ouch, back in the knife drawer, miss sharp!"||a: "that's a hideous vintage number.i wonder how long it took her to dust the cobwebs off that dress. "b: "ouch, back in the closet, miss sharp!"
+my boss wants <m> an explanation </m> of the software—can you help her?||my boss wants a demo of the software—can you help her?||my boss wants an in-depth explanation of the software—can you help her?
+archer's career began <m> with much attention </m> and ended in notoriety.||archer's career began in a blaze of success and ended in notoriety.||archer's career began on a high note and ended in notoriety.
+he was feeling pretty <m> upset </m> when he didn't get the promotion.||he was feeling pretty put out when he didn't get the promotion.||he was feeling pretty low when he didn't get the promotion.
+with all the legal hurdles behind us, it was <m> moving forward </m> as we began construction of the new resort.||with all the legal hurdles behind us, it was full speed ahead as we began construction of the new resort.||with all the legal hurdles behind us, it was on the mend as we began construction of the new resort.
+after 20 years, my faithful old truck finally broke down for good. it's <m> useless </m> anymore.||after 20 years, my faithful old truck finally broke down for good. it's no use to man or beast anymore.||after 20 years, my faithful old truck finally broke down for good.it's no use at all anymore.
+i was a little nervous coming to a big northern city like new york with <m> an accent typical of the southern united states </m> like mine, but everyone's been much nicer than i expected.||i was a little nervous coming to a big northern city like new york with a mouth full of south like mine, but everyone's been much nicer than i expected.||i was a little nervous coming to a big northern city like new york with a southern accent like mine, but everyone's been much nicer than i expected.
+i am just going to tolerate you until you find another apartment. don’t <m> be irritating me </m> until then.||i am just going to tolerate you until you find another apartment. don’t get under my skin until then.||i am just going to tolerate you until you find another apartment.don’t bite my tongue until then.
+but do your results <m> remain valid </m> in more extreme climates ?||but do your results hold in more extreme climates ?||but do your results hold in more extreme climates ?
+it’s <m> an unparalled </m> painting, she is so creative.||it’s a doozy of a painting, she is so creative.||it’s a wild and wild painting, she is so creative.
+she may eventually require surgery <m> due to abnormal </m> heartbeat.||she may eventually require surgery for her irregular heartbeat.||she may eventually require surgery due to abnormal heartbeat.
+i don't know what to do. <m> they won't take </m> my kids to the dentist!||i don't know what to do. wild horses won't drag my kids to the dentist!||i don't know what to do.they won't take my kids to the dentist!
+because she makes the whole world <m> warm. </m>||because she makes the whole world sweet.||because she makes the whole world warm.
+we were all <m> keen </m> on traveling to spain for the summer, until lizzy broke her leg and we had to cancel it.||we were all dead set on traveling to spain for the summer, until lizzy broke her leg and we had to cancel it.||we were all keen on traveling to spain for the summer, until lizzy broke her leg and we had to cancel it.
+did i come across <m> as </m> a capable president when i made my speech to the school?||did i come across like a capable president when i made my speech to the school?||did i come across as a capable president when i made my speech to the school?
+please <m> be patient. </m> three people are already in the queue before you.||please hold your horses. three people are already in the queue before you.||please bear with me.three people are already in the queue before you.
+while a great politician, i think it's wrong to see her as some <m> </m> hope of the party.||while a great politician, i think it's wrong to see her as some white hope of the party.||while a great politician, i think it's wrong to see her as some ray of hope of the party.
+how much longer will we keep letting them take advantage of us? we've got to <m> set a certain threshold. </m>||how much longer will we keep letting them take advantage of us? we've got to draw a line somewhere!||how much longer will we keep letting them take advantage of us?we've got to set a certain bar.
+it is important to teach your children how to share. they need to <m> alternate </m> playing with an object.||it is important to teach your children how to share. they need to take turns playing with an object.||it is important to teach your children how to share.they need to switch between playing with an object.
+the leader tried to make government more accountable in <m> operating. </m>||the leader tried to make government more accountable in its workings.||the leader tried to make government more accountable in operation.
+so let 's just get this done and hope <m> that </m> your plan works , okay ?||so let 's just get this done and hope like hell your plan works , okay ?||so let 's just get this done and hope that your plan works , okay ?
+i'm really sick of the trend in recent horror movies to have the whole thing filmed <m> by hand. </m> it isn't scary, it's just nauseating!||i'm really sick of the trend in recent horror movies to have the whole thing filmed in shaky camera. it isn't scary, it's just nauseating!||i'm really sick of the trend in recent horror movies to have the whole thing filmed on location.it isn't scary, it's just nauseating!
+a: "tom found a stash of gold hidden at the old abandoned quarry!" b: "quick, let's go get it before anyone else gets <m> aware!" </m>||a: "tom found a stash of gold hidden at the old abandoned quarry!" b: "quick, let's go get it before anyone else gets wind!"||a: "tom found a stash of gold hidden at the old abandoned quarry!"b: "quick, let's go get it before anyone else gets caught!"
+tina was really upset this morning. apparently, she really messed up the boardroom meeting, and the boss told her to <m> leave. </m>||tina was really upset this morning. apparently, she really messed up the boardroom meeting, and the boss told her to take a hike.||tina was really upset this morning.apparently, she really messed up the boardroom meeting, and the boss told her to get out.
+thankfully, the construction crew was able to <m> stay </m> ahead of schedule throughout the build, so we should be able to move into the house before winter.||thankfully, the construction crew was able to remain ahead of schedule throughout the build, so we should be able to move into the house before winter.||thankfully, the construction crew was able to stay ahead of schedule throughout the build, so we should be able to move into the house before winter.
+so, what's <m> not widely known about </m> you and jake? are you two, like, an item now?||so, what's the inside dope on you and jake? are you two, like, an item now?||so, what's out of the ordinary about you and jake?are you two, like, an item now?
+the bake sale was <m> an old-fashioned </m> success.||the bake sale was a rootin'-tootin' success.||the bake sale was a rollicking success.
+do you know that your <m> intuition </m> is created to keep you away from troubles and gets sharper when you need it the most ?||do you know that your sixth sense is created to keep you away from troubles and gets sharper when you need it the most ?||do you know that your mind is created to keep you away from troubles and gets sharper when you need it the most ?
+a: "i'm sorry for what happened." b: "eh, it didn't bother me. <m> i don't care." </m>||a: "i'm sorry for what happened." b: "eh, it didn't bother me. no fox given."||a: "i'm sorry for what happened."b: "eh, it didn't bother me.i don't care."
+you can just <m> lean the bedframe </m> against the wall for now. we'll assemble it later.||you can just stand the bedframe up against the wall for now. we'll assemble it later.||you can just lay the bedframe down against the wall for now.we'll assemble it later.
+<m> move closer to </m> the contract so i can have a look at the fine print.||slide over the contract so i can have a look at the fine print.||bring up the contract so i can have a look at the fine print.
+with all the evidence we've got, we'll be able to sue <m> their company for a huge sum of money. </m>||with all the evidence we've got, we'll be able to sue the pants off of their company.||with all the evidence we've got, we'll be able to sue their company out of court.
+i know it's embarrassing, but sappy movies like that always <m> make me cry. </m>||i know it's embarrassing, but sappy movies like that always reduce me to tears.||i know it's embarrassing, but sappy movies like that always make my hair stand on end.
+europe isn't a place you can just <m> pass </m> through—there are so many famous sites to visit!||europe isn't a place you can just breeze through—there are so many famous sites to visit!||europe isn't a place you can just pass through—there are so many famous sites to visit!
+she looks grumpy but she just has <m> a perpetually angry neutral </m> face. she's actually very approachable!||she looks grumpy but she just has resting bitch face. she's actually very approachable!||she looks grumpy but she just has a sour face.she's actually very approachable!
+craig earned a little extra money by signing up to be a <m> subject </m> in some local clinical studies.||craig earned a little extra money by signing up to be a guinea pig in some local clinical studies.||craig earned a little extra money by signing up to be a participant in some local clinical studies.
+when it dived to the ground , it moved <m> quickly. </m>||when it dived to the ground , it moved like light.||when it dived to the ground , it moved like lightning.
+i planned to stop working at 9, but then i got my <m> energy back </m> and just kept going.||i planned to stop working at 9, but then i got my second wind and just kept going.||i planned to stop working at 9, but then i got my back and just kept going.
+i know it's hard for you to believe, but <m> generation </m> xers like me had to grow up without the internet.||i know it's hard for you to believe, but generations xers like me had to grow up without the internet.||i know it's hard for you to believe, but generation xers like me had to grow up without the internet.
+the clouds were <m> spreading all over the sky. </m>||the clouds were rolling like ink poured into water.||the clouds were flying all over the sky.
+you <m> surprised </m> me when you told me i was adopted. i just need some time to think about things.||you laid a heavy trip on me when you told me i was adopted. i just need some time to think about things.||you knocked the socks off me when you told me i was adopted.i just need some time to think about things.
+i'd really rather not have to talk about my <m> birthing class </m> in front of your parents, so let's not bring up the birthing class.||i'd really rather not have to talk about my vajayjay in front of your parents, so let's not bring up the birthing class.||i'd really rather not have to talk about my baby shower in front of your parents, so let's not bring up the birthing class.
+i had to <m> do everything i could </m> to get a flight home at christmastime.||i had to move heaven and earth to get a flight home at christmastime.||i had to go to great lengths to get a flight home at christmastime.
+dana and her new boyfriend were <m> close </m> as they walked toward us.||dana and her new boyfriend were arm in arm as they walked toward us.||dana and her new boyfriend were as close as they walked toward us.
+there is <m> no </m> tolerance for littering in the society that i live in. that is how we maintain a clean premises.||there is zero tolerance for littering in the society that i live in. that is how we maintain a clean premises.||there is zero tolerance for littering in the society that i live in.that is how we maintain a clean premises.
+the interviewer kept asking these really vague, convoluted questions and got me <m> agitated. </m>||the interviewer kept asking these really vague, convoluted questions and got me all in a tizz.||the interviewer kept asking these really vague, convoluted questions and got me up in the air.
+arguing need not be destructive but can be a <m> suitable </m> way of resolving issues.||arguing need not be destructive but can be a healthy way of resolving issues.||arguing need not be destructive but can be a good way of resolving issues.
+a few words <m> entered his mind , toughly </m> digging at the lid of a stone coffin.||a few words scraped into his mind , like fingernails digging at the lid of a stone coffin.||a few words came into his mind , like nails digging at the lid of a stone coffin.
+jack's a nice guy, he's just <m> unattractive, </m> you know?||jack's a nice guy, he's just no oil painting, you know?||jack's a nice guy, he's just plain ugly, you know?
+good luck fighting those parking tickets—you might as well <m> </m> fight city hall!||good luck fighting those parking tickets—you might as well go fight city hall!||good luck fighting those parking tickets—you might as well go fight city hall!
+doug has always been a bully, but now the new manager has him under her thumb, so he's finally getting <m> help. </m>||doug has always been a bully, but now the new manager has him under her thumb, so he's finally getting a dose of his own medicine.||doug has always been a bully, but now the new manager has him under her thumb, so he's finally getting a break.
+i know kim has <m> a plan in place </m> in case word gets out about the promotion.||i know kim has her ear to the ground in case word gets out about the promotion.||i know kim has her back in place in case word gets out about the promotion.
+i didn't want to <m> show my </m> anger, so i left the room.||i didn't want to explode with anger, so i left the room.||i didn't want to show my anger, so i left the room.
+if you need a graphic designer, i highly recommend jeff. his work is well above <m> average. </m>||if you need a graphic designer, i highly recommend jeff. his work is well above par.||if you need a graphic designer, i highly recommend jeff.his work is well above par.
+i need to find another mechanic because this bill is just <m> an exorbitant price! </m> i can't believe how much he charged for a simple repair.||i need to find another mechanic because this bill is just daylight robbery! i can't believe how much he charged for a simple repair.||i need to find another mechanic because this bill is just over the top!i can't believe how much he charged for a simple repair.
+well, what <m> do i do next? </m> we rebooted the system, but we're still not getting any signal.||well, what now? we rebooted the system, but we're still not getting any signal.||well, what next?we rebooted the system, but we're still not getting any signal.
+he had a depressing three years, during which he <m> sencountered the problem </m> from one crisis to another.||he had a depressing three years, during which he stumbled from one crisis to another.||he had a depressing three years, during which he ran from one crisis to another.
+do n't cut that wood <m> perpendicular to the direction of the fibers </m> , it will be rough around the edges.||do n't cut that wood against the grain , it will be rough around the edges.||do n't cut that wood in reverse , it will be rough around the edges.
+would you mind <m> moving </m> the car out of this parking spot for me?||would you mind backing the car out of this parking spot for me?||would you mind pulling the car out of this parking spot for me?
+john's nothing but a middling musician with a <m> heroin addiction. </m> he'll never make it anywhere if he doesn't get himself clean.||john's nothing but a middling musician with a skag jones. he'll never make it anywhere if he doesn't get himself clean.||john's nothing but a middling musician with a heroin addiction.he'll never make it anywhere if he doesn't get himself clean.
+from <m> </m> our hearts, we are congratulating you for your successful project.||from the bottom of our hearts, we are congratulating you for your successful project.||from the bottom of our hearts, we are congratulating you for your successful project.
+we better <m> leave early </m> before traffic gets even worse.||we better hit the road before traffic gets even worse.||we better get off before traffic gets even worse.
+his jokes always <m> cause to </m> a smile.||his jokes always raise a smile.||his jokes always lead to a smile.
+drinking all of this prune juice keeps me <m> healthy bowel movements! </m>||drinking all of this prune juice keeps me regular as clockwork!||drinking all of this prune juice keeps me on my feet!
+getting all of the extended family into their right places for the reunion photo was <m> difficult ! </m>||getting all of the extended family into their right places for the reunion photo was like herding cats!||getting all of the extended family into their right places for the reunion photo was no picnic!
+she is <m> an imposter </m> of one of my friends. i in fact walked up to her at an event mistaking her for my friend.||she is a dead ringer of one of my friends. i in fact walked up to her at an event mistaking her for my friend.||she is a fig leaf of one of my friends.i in fact walked up to her at an event mistaking her for my friend.
+the children <m> suddenly laugh. </m>||the children burst out laughing.||the children burst into laughter.
+come on, you can beat this disease. you can't just <m> give up </m> and die!||come on, you can beat this disease. you can't just lay down and die!||come on, you can beat this disease.you can't just throw your hands up in despair and die!
+would you kids quit watching <m> television </m> and go outside? it's a beautiful day!||would you kids quit watching the box and go outside? it's a beautiful day!||would you kids quit watching cable and go outside?it's a beautiful day!
+she's looking to <m> live comfortably </m> with a cushy tenured position.||she's looking to set herself up for life with a cushy tenured position.||she's looking to make ends meet with a cushy tenured position.
+that form of music may not be very popular with the masses any more, but it is certainly <m> lively and active </m> in some parts of the world.||that form of music may not be very popular with the masses any more, but it is certainly alive and kicking in some parts of the world.||that form of music may not be very popular with the masses any more, but it is certainly alive and kicking in some parts of the world.
+the man i admire the most has always taught me that <m> keep a good deed low key. </m>||the man i admire the most has always taught me that discretion is the greater part of valour.||the man i admire the most has always taught me that a good deed is never a good deed.
+because the meeting ran so long, we're <m> postponing </m> the last issue on the agenda.||because the meeting ran so long, we're carrying over the last issue on the agenda.||because the meeting ran so long, we're putting off the last issue on the agenda.
+they <m> furnished the office space </m> with brand new desks, chairs, and computers.||they kitted the office space up with brand new desks, chairs, and computers.||they outfitted the office space up with brand new desks, chairs, and computers.
+the movie is starting in 15 minutes. <m> get moving! </m>||the movie is starting in 15 minutes. look alive!||the movie is starting in 15 minutes.get moving!
+he decided to <m> end </m> his plans for a new company.||he decided to squelch his plans for a new company.||he decided to close the door on his plans for a new company.
+you can come with me if you want, but you'll be waiting <m> </m> in the car most of the time while i do my errands.||you can come with me if you want, but you'll be waiting around in the car most of the time while i do my errands.||you can come with me if you want, but you'll be waiting around in the car most of the time while i do my errands.
+the demolition crew <m> smashed the building into tiny pieces </m> in a matter of seconds.||the demolition crew blew the building to smithereens in a matter of seconds.||the demolition crew knocked the building to smithereens in a matter of seconds.
+i'm sick of don coming into these meetings and <m> controlling him. </m> can't he just leave us to our own devices?||i'm sick of don coming into these meetings and throwing his weight around. can't he just leave us to our own devices?||i'm sick of don coming into these meetings and putting his head in his mouth.can't he just leave us to our own devices?
+we are waiting to get our <m> </m> orders from the project leader before we begin development of the next iteration of the software.||we are waiting to get our marching orders from the project leader before we begin development of the next iteration of the software.||we are waiting to get our marching orders from the project leader before we begin development of the next iteration of the software.
+when pete fractured his knee , it was a <m> misfortune that unexpectedly turned into good fortune </m> , for he got some much needed rest and a break from his hectic work life and refocused on some important things in his life.||when pete fractured his knee , it was a blessing in disguise , for he got some much needed rest and a break from his hectic work life and refocused on some important things in his life.||when pete fractured his knee , it was a turn of events , for he got some much needed rest and a break from his hectic work life and refocused on some
+the invention of the silicon chip was <m> an important stage </m> in computer development.||the invention of the silicon chip was a landmark in computer development.||the invention of the silicon chip was a turning point in computer development.
+when the tree <m> fell </m> in the woods, it woke us all up.||when the tree crashed down in the woods, it woke us all up.||when the tree came down in the woods, it woke us all up.
+dorothy keeps saying she can outrun anyone in our school, but she's <m> exaggerating </m> if you ask me.||dorothy keeps saying she can outrun anyone in our school, but she's talking through her hat if you ask me.||dorothy keeps saying she can outrun anyone in our school, but she's going over the top if you ask me.
+he has been at the centre of politics for too long to escape responsibility for the state's deeper <m> problems. </m>||he has been at the centre of politics for too long to escape responsibility for the state's deeper sicknesses.||he has been at the centre of politics for too long to escape responsibility for the state's deeper problems.
+he loved her <m> extremely,and </m> said that he could not stop loving her even when he knew that she had been unfaithful to him.||he loved her to death, and said that he could not stop loving her even when he knew that she had been unfaithful to him.||he loved her heart and soul, and said that he could not stop loving her even when he knew that she had been unfaithful to him.
+can you believe that milly and i <m> met </m> today? i haven't seen her in years!||can you believe that milly and i crossed paths today? i haven't seen her in years!||can you believe that milly and i met today?i haven't seen her in years!
+their company has been in a <m> very bad </m> state ever since jonathan took over.||their company has been in a sorry state ever since jonathan took over.||their company has been in a bad state ever since jonathan took over.
+bruce's <m> ultimate goal </m> has been to serve justice to those who evade the law.||bruce's mission in life has been to serve justice to those who evade the law.||bruce's goal in life has been to serve justice to those who evade the law.
+he was in love with her--so he <m> ignored </m> her faults.||he was in love with her--so he winked at her faults.||he was in love with her--so he brushed aside her faults.
+our back yard opens <m> up </m> onto an enormous forest.||our back yard opens out onto an enormous forest.||our back yard opens up onto an enormous forest.
+i believe <m> that our personalities are compatibly </m> well.||i believe our personalities mesh well.||i believe that our personalities blend together well.
+the budget is <m> pieced together stiffly </m> of federal subsidies and tax breaks.||the budget is a dreadful stew of federal subsidies and tax breaks.||the budget is made up of federal subsidies and tax breaks.
+i was completely exhausted and decided to <m> end </m> the party early.||i was completely exhausted and decided to wind up the party early.||i was completely exhausted and decided to close the party early.
+just like morgead , they were the <m> random people </m> of the san francisco streets.||just like morgead , they were the flotsam and jetsam of the san francisco streets.||just like morgead , they were the flies of the san francisco streets.
+our company <m> sends </m> the donated clothes and food to families in need all over the state.||our company routes the donated clothes and food to families in need all over the state.||our company delivers the donated clothes and food to families in need all over the state.
+her father has to <m> tell an unbelievable story </m> each night to make his daughter sleep else she would start crying||her father has to spin a yarn each night to make his daughter sleep else she would start crying||her father has to spin a yarn each night to make his daughter sleep else she would start crying
+the children just ignored their grandmother's <m> helpful advice. </m>||the children just ignored their grandmother's pearls of wisdom.||the children just ignored their grandmother's good advice.
+the press is going to have a <m> lot of fun </m> if this story gets out.||the press is going to have a field day if this story gets out.||the press is going to have a ball if this story gets out.
+even after trying so hard, i could not <m> stop </m> the habit of drinking.||even after trying so hard, i could not kick the habit of drinking.||even after trying so hard, i could not break the habit of drinking.
+transportation was free, but <m> a place to sleep and get daily meals </m> set me back $700.||transportation was free, but bed and board set me back $700.||transportation was free, but bed and breakfast set me back $700.
+this new pitbull song is <m> really catchy </m> and i have n't been able to get it out of my head since last week.||this new pitbull song is a real earworm and i have n't been able to get it out of my head since last week.||this new pitbull song is really catchy and i have n't been able to get it out of my head since last week.
+before personal hygiene and food safety practices became commonplace, children became ill and died from what adults rather flippantly called <m> severe gastrointestinal infections. </m>||before personal hygiene and food safety practices became commonplace, children became ill and died from what adults rather flippantly called summer complaints.||before personal hygiene and food safety practices became commonplace, children became ill and died from what adults rather flippantly called swine flu.
+could you please you <m> direct </m> everyone in for the performance?||could you please you conduct everyone in for the performance?||could you please you call everyone in for the performance?
+not only did the club stop the team from playing, they also took away their equipment – that’s <m> making things worse. </m>||not only did the club stop the team from playing, they also took away their equipment – that’s adding insult to injury.||not only did the club stop the team from playing, they also took away their equipment – that’s adding fuel to the flames.
+the picture frame fell off the wall and <m> fell </m> to the floor.||the picture frame fell off the wall and crashed to the floor.||the picture frame fell off the wall and fell to the floor.
+boys! stop <m> laughing </m> and focus on these math problems!||boys! stop cutting up and focus on these math problems!||boys!stop laughing up your sleeves and focus on these math problems!
+my brother <m> exchanges his car </m> for a new one every year. he loves to have the newest model on the market.||my brother trades his car in for a new one every year. he loves to have the newest model on the market.||my brother trades his car in for a new one every year.he loves to have the newest model on the market.
+she's an ace negotiator, so you know she has a few more surprises in her <m> arsenal of skills. </m>||she's an ace negotiator, so you know she has a few more surprises in her bag of tricks.||she's an ace negotiator, so you know she has a few more surprises in her bag of tricks.
+bystanders <m> were stunned </m> at the heroic figure as she kept going back into the burning building to rescue the people trapped inside.||bystanders wondered at the heroic figure as she kept going back into the burning building to rescue the people trapped inside.||bystanders gasped at the heroic figure as she kept going back into the burning building to rescue the people trapped inside.
+god, what a dreadful <m> pun—away and stop being annoying! </m>||god, what a dreadful pun—on your bike!||god, what a dreadful pun—away and stop being annoying!
+as the sister of the superstar, for years she <m> experienced success, </m> until she finally got her own shot at fame.||as the sister of the superstar, for years she basked in reflected glory, until she finally got her own shot at fame.||as the sister of the superstar, for years she rode the waves, until she finally got her own shot at fame.
+<m> put </m> on the lights for me, and we'll see if we can find the documents you're looking for.||throw on the lights for me, and we'll see if we can find the documents you're looking for.||put on the lights for me, and we'll see if we can find the documents you're looking for.
+i'd wear a warmer coat if i were you—it's <m> cold </m> out there today!||i'd wear a warmer coat if i were you—it's taters in the mould out there today!||i'd wear a warmer coat if i were you—it's frigid out there today!
+better that they rot behind bars or get <m> turned on </m> in an electric chair.||better that they rot behind bars or get lit up like times square in an electric chair.||better that they rot behind bars or get turned on in an electric chair.
+don’t be rude to others. you won’t like it <m> if you are mistreated the same way he has mistreated others. </m>||don’t be rude to others. you won’t like it when you get a taste of your own medicine.||don’t be rude to others.you won’t like it if you are treated the same way he has treated you.
+a: "you had a lot to drink last night. how are you feeling this morning?" b: <m> "very ill." </m>||a: "you had a lot to drink last night. how are you feeling this morning?" b: "like death warmed up."||a: "you had a lot to drink last night.how are you feeling this morning?"b: "it's as bad as it gets."
+two weeks after the gruesome murder that shocked the small town, police still have no <m> suspects. </m>||two weeks after the gruesome murder that shocked the small town, police still have no suspects in the frame.||two weeks after the gruesome murder that shocked the small town, police still have no suspects on the loose.
+parents <m> become less involved </m> in their children's education.||parents intervene too little in their children's education.||parents drop out of their involvement in their children's education.
+the way those branches are <m> leaning </m> toward our house is really starting to worry me.||the way those branches are inclining toward our house is really starting to worry me.||the way those branches are leaning toward our house is really starting to worry me.
+the beginning of the young <m> people eager for rebellion </m> was after they started becoming organized and confident of their power and abilities.||the beginning of the young turk 's party was after they started becoming organized and confident of their power and abilities.||the beginning of the young rebels was after they started becoming organized and confident of their power and abilities.
+when the referee disallowed his goal, he <m> got annoyed at that time </m> and was given a red card.||when the referee disallowed his goal, he hit the roof and was given a red card.||when the referee disallowed his goal, he threw his hands up in frustration and was given a red card.
+you'll get better at taking dictation—you're a receptionist now, and it's <m> an acquired skill. </m>||you'll get better at taking dictation—you're a receptionist now, and it's a trick of the trade.||you'll get better at taking dictation—you're a receptionist now, and it's an acquired taste.
+i went on <m> a while you are at work </m> training course for teachers.||i went on an in-service training course for teachers.||i went on a while you're at it training course for teachers.
+shouldn't you wake mom up? oh, you sneak—you're trying to <m> protect your advantage </m> so that she sleeps through your practice and you don't have to go.||shouldn't you wake mom up? oh, you sneak—you're trying to run out the clock so that she sleeps through your practice and you don't have to go.||shouldn't you wake mom up?oh, you sneak—you're trying to keep your nose clean so that she sleeps through your practice and you don't have to go.
+sorry, but the digital assets i've created are not <m> available for sale. </m>||sorry, but the digital assets i've created are not for hire.||sorry, but the digital assets i've created are not on sale.
+oh, emily is a loyal friend—she would definitely <m> keep a secret for the duration of her life. </m>||oh, emily is a loyal friend—she would definitely take the secret to the grave.||oh, emily is a loyal friend—she would definitely keep a secret to herself.
+don't worry, i've got a few interns <m> ready </m> to help me with this.||don't worry, i've got a few interns in the bullpen to help me with this.||don't worry, i've got a few interns on hand to help me with this.
+as i promised, you can pick anything in the store you'd like to take home with you—it's yours for <m> free. </m>||as i promised, you can pick anything in the store you'd like to take home with you—it's yours for the asking.||as i promised, you can pick anything in the store you'd like to take home with you—it's yours for the taking.
+the custom’s officer recognised the man from a wanted poster and <m> revealed his true identity </m> right out.||the custom’s officer recognised the man from a wanted poster and blew his cover right out.||the custom’s officer recognised the man from a wanted poster and painted his face right out.
+well, gentlemen, if we're settled upon the terms of the agreement, then let's sign the contract without any <m> delay. </m>||well, gentlemen, if we're settled upon the terms of the agreement, then let's sign the contract without any further ado.||well, gentlemen, if we're settled upon the terms of the agreement, then let's sign the contract without any further ado.
+i'm so sick of <m> collecting </m> after the kids. they need to start putting their toys away at night!||i'm so sick of picking up after the kids. they need to start putting their toys away at night!||i'm so sick of chasing after the kids.they need to start putting their toys away at night!
+it's clear, however, that the political party is <m> not in agreement </m> with the eccentric senator, as many of his peers have called on him to resign.||it's clear, however, that the political party is out of sympathy with the eccentric senator, as many of his peers have called on him to resign.||it's clear, however, that the political party is at odds with the eccentric senator, as many of his peers have called on him to resign.
+also , he was kind of <m> attractive. </m>||also , he was kind of like shiny.||also , he was kind of a girl 's man.
+it's <m> worthwhile to visit </m> geneva.||it's worth visiting geneva.||it's worth a visit to geneva.
+the accountant had been using the exact numbers from the sales data, while i had been <m> using the next-lowest number </m> when doing my own calculations.||the accountant had been using the exact numbers from the sales data, while i had been rounding them down when doing my own calculations.||the accountant had been using the exact numbers from the sales data, while i had been using the next-lowest number when doing my own calculations.
+back in my day, it was pretty unheard of to even live with someone outside of <m> marriage. </m>||back in my day, it was pretty unheard of to even live with someone outside of wedlock.||back in my day, it was pretty unheard of to even live with someone outside of marriage.
+we should start cutting down on some of our expenses before we become <m> overwhelmed with </m> money.||we should start cutting down on some of our expenses before we become pushed for money.||we should start cutting down on some of our expenses before we become stuffed to the gills with money.
+that kid isn't bullying you, so if you tattle on him to the teacher, you're definitely <m> going to cause problems later. </m>||that kid isn't bullying you, so if you tattle on him to the teacher, you're definitely burning your bridge in front of you.||that kid isn't bullying you, so if you tattle on him to the teacher, you're definitely going to cause trouble.
+susanne is a real <m> doer; </m> she spread positive vibes all over.||susanne is a real live wire; she spread positive vibes all over.||susanne is a real do-it-yourselfer; she spread positive vibes all over.
+geez, i thought i was going to <m> vomit </m> out on that boat—i felt so seasick!||geez, i thought i was going to earl out on that boat—i felt so seasick!||geez, i thought i was going to spit it out on that boat—i felt so seasick!
+both the u.s. and now an old colonial flag <m> shook and snapped about to perish. </m>||both the u.s. and now an old colonial flag rippled and snapped like sheets on a clothesline.||both the u.s. and now an old colonial flag shook and snapped.
+and reverently they <m> took </m> her into hall.||and reverently they bore her into hall.||and reverently they led her into hall.
+with words of sweetness may <m> be a cold man. </m>||with words of sweetness may lie cold.||with words of sweetness may shiver a cold man.
+that documentary really <m> elicits an emotional reaction—you'll </m> want to adopt all of those kids after watching it.||that documentary really plays on the heartstrings—you'll want to adopt all of those kids after watching it.||that documentary really knocks the socks off—you'll want to adopt all of those kids after watching it.
+i <m> dressed formally </m> for the birthday party and was embarrassed to find the other guests in shorts and t-shirts.||i duded up for the birthday party and was embarrassed to find the other guests in shorts and t-shirts.||i dressed up for the birthday party and was embarrassed to find the other guests in shorts and t-shirts.
+he suffered from irritation of the digestive <m> connected tubes in the body. </m>||he suffered from irritation of the digestive tract.||he suffered from irritation of the digestive organs.
+i won 't have someone like xavier using my sister for sex and <m> leaving her without attaching any importance to her. </m>||i won 't have someone like xavier using my sister for sex and tossing her aside like trash.||i won 't have someone like xavier using my sister for sex and taking her for granted.
+seeing the queen of england , even as she passed by in her car was <m> an experience i have dreamed of. </m>||seeing the queen of england , even as she passed by in her car was a total dream come true.||seeing the queen of england , even as she passed by in her car was a dream come true.
+the acquittal of the mass murderer is an absolute <m> imitation of the way the justice system is supposed to operate. </m>||the acquittal of the mass murderer is an absolute travesty of justice.||the acquittal of the mass murderer is an absolute slap on the wrist.
+with war tearing the country apart, being <m> kind </m> can cost you your life.||with war tearing the country apart, being on the side of the angels can cost you your life.||with war tearing the country apart, being a good samaritan can cost you your life.
+mom, why are you calling this early? it's six in the <m> morning! </m>||mom, why are you calling this early? it's six in the morning, for crying out loud!||mom, why are you calling this early?it's six in the morning!
+i guess you need a <m> motivational speech </m> to finish the work.||i guess you need a pep talk to finish the work.||i guess you need a motivational speech to finish the work.
+trodden in vain till he <m> back to </m> the path.||trodden in vain till he regain the path.||treaded in vain till he retraced the path.
+the board members <m> addressed </m> one after another to give their thoughts on the restructuring plan for the company.||the board members took the floor one after another to give their thoughts on the restructuring plan for the company.||the board members sat down one after another to give their thoughts on the restructuring plan for the company.
+ouch, that one hit him right in the <m> funny way. </m>||ouch, that one hit him right in the wedding tackle.||ouch, that one hit him right in the head.
+if we all work together on the essay, we will be able to complete it <m> immediately. </m>||if we all work together on the essay, we will be able to complete it in no time.||if we all work together on the essay, we will be able to complete it in no time.
+i can't stand the way my family always treats my younger brother with <m> gentle care, </m> trying to protect him from every little thing!||i can't stand the way my family always treats my younger brother with kid gloves, trying to protect him from every little thing!||i can't stand the way my family always treats my younger brother with love, trying to protect him from every little thing!
+after neglecting his vision for years, my grandfather became <m> blind, </m> unable to even see shadows.||after neglecting his vision for years, my grandfather became blind as a bat, unable to even see shadows.||after neglecting his vision for years, my grandfather became blind as a dog, unable to even see shadows.
+the notorious <m> cheater </m> came to know every trick possible in order to game the system in his favor.||the notorious sharp came to know every trick possible in order to game the system in his favor.||the notorious jack of all trades came to know every trick possible in order to game the system in his favor.
+i'm willing to <m> accept </m> you as a guest as a favor to my wife, but do not think that this courtesy extends any further than this evening.||i'm willing to receive you as a guest as a favor to my wife, but do not think that this courtesy extends any further than this evening.||i'm willing to take you as a guest as a favor to my wife, but do not think that this courtesy extends any further than this evening.
+that was a strong earthquake – you can’t predict the <m> events of nature. </m>||that was a strong earthquake – you can’t predict the acts of god.||that was a strong earthquake – you can’t predict the storms of nature.
+manchester united's star striker <m> was petulant </m> after he was ejected from the match for biting another player.||manchester united's star striker threw his rattle out of the cot after he was ejected from the match for biting another player.||manchester united's star striker threw his hands up in frustration after he was ejected from the match for biting another player.
+i know you're scared, but i really need you to <m> stop moving </m> for the shot.||i know you're scared, but i really need you to stand still for the shot.||i know you're scared, but i really need you to pull back for the shot.
+save me the <m> argument—i'm </m> not interested in buying this car.||save me the sales pitch—i'm not interested in buying this car.||save me the argument—i'm not interested in buying this car.
+we had to <m> emerge quickly </m> as the enemy line advanced toward our position.||we had to break cover as the enemy line advanced toward our position.||we had to spring forth as the enemy line advanced toward our position.
+there was this old man <m> singing </m> the blues at the bar last night; it was a really moving bit of music.||there was this old man crying the blues at the bar last night; it was a really moving bit of music.||there was this old man playing the blues at the bar last night; it was a really moving bit of music.
+we'll never be able to carry all these boxes out <m> in one trip—we'll </m> have to make several trips.||we'll never be able to carry all these boxes out at one go—we'll have to make several trips.||we'll never be able to carry all these boxes out on one trip—we'll have to make several trips.
+i've had some good winnings at blackjack, but i don't think i should <m> lose </m> any further.||i've had some good winnings at blackjack, but i don't think i should press my luck any further.||i've had some good winnings at blackjack, but i don't think i should go down the drain any further.
+i <m> became friends </m> with a strange crowd of people in high school.||i fell in with a strange crowd of people in high school.||i fell in with a strange crowd of people in high school.
+having proof of their actual existence <m> made her feel heavy. </m>||having proof of their actual existence settled like lead in her stomach.||having proof of their actual existence weighed heavily on her.
+while you are on <m> holiday, i'm sure wendy your secretary will supervise your activities. </m>||while you are on holiday i'm sure wendy your secretary will hold the fort for you.||while you are on holiday i'm sure wendy your secretary will supervise your activities.
+oh for <m> surprise, </m> i just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it!||oh for pity's sake, i just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it!||oh for heaven's sake, i just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it!
+the program was <m> introduced </m> over a period of seven years, with the final implementation going live today.||the program was phased in over a period of seven years, with the final implementation going live today.||the program was rolled out over a period of seven years, with the final implementation going live today.
+<m> 5 is an insignificant </m> amount.||$5 is a piddling amount.||5 is a small amount.
+the government's use of drone strikes and artillery bombing on the town to wipe out a tiny faction of rebels is totally unjustifiable—who <m> uses excessive force to wipe out a tiny faction of </m>||the government's use of drone strikes and artillery bombing on the town to wipe out a tiny faction of rebels is totally unjustifiable—who breaks a butterfly upon a wheel?||the government's use of drone strikes and artillery bombing on the town to wipe out a tiny faction of rebels is totally unjustifiable—who uses excessive force to wipe out a tiny faction of rebels?
+a <m> rough estimate </m> in serving food is that two handfuls make a portion.||a useful rule of thumb in serving food is that two handfuls make a portion.||a rough guide in serving food is that two handfuls make a portion.
+she's arguing that the antique stopwatch rightfully belongs to her, but possession is <m> a strong legal claim to it. </m>||she's arguing that the antique stopwatch rightfully belongs to her, but possession is nine parts of the law.||she's arguing that the antique stopwatch rightfully belongs to her, but possession is a bone of contention.
+the terrorists have indicated that they will not leave the building peacefully, so police are planning to simply <m> deprive them of their freedom. </m>||the terrorists have indicated that they will not leave the building peacefully, so police are planning to simply starve them out.||the terrorists have indicated that they will not leave the building peacefully, so police are planning to simply strip them off.
+i hope they <m> consider </m> her age when they judge her work.||i hope they take into account her age when they judge her work.||i hope they take into account her age when they judge her work.
+it’s been ages since you have been dating each other. when do you plan to get <m> married? </m>||it’s been ages since you have been dating each other. when do you plan to get hitched?||it’s been ages since you have been dating each other.when do you plan to get married?
+i think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. that way, we'll all be <m> having the same understanding </m> before we begin.||i think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. that way, we'll all be singing from the same hymn sheet before we begin.||i think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project.that way, we'll all be singing from the same hymnbook before we begin.
+jen's nice and all, but she's just not <m> accepted. </m>||jen's nice and all, but she's just not one of the girls.||jen's nice and all, but she's just not up her alley.
+we need to <m> educate those freshmen—they </m> can't keep coming into the senior hallway!||we need to put those freshmen wise—they can't keep coming into the senior hallway!||we need to train those freshmen—they can't keep coming into the senior hallway!
+a proposal to knock down the old town hall was <m> denied. </m>||a proposal to knock down the old town hall was defeated.||a proposal to knock down the old town hall was turned down.
+it would release me from the <m> restrictive way </m> of an office-based job and give me the freedom to pursue other projects, or even to travel.||it would release me from the chains of an office-based job and give me the freedom to pursue other projects, or even to travel.||it would release me from the confines of an office-based job and give me the freedom to pursue other projects, or even to travel.
+our app aims to <m> remove </m> users' profiles of any personal information that could make them vulnerable to cyber attacks.||our app aims to wash users' profiles of any personal information that could make them vulnerable to cyber attacks.||our app aims to wipe users' profiles of any personal information that could make them vulnerable to cyber attacks.
+ok, i only <m> looked </m> at the map, but i'm pretty sure we're lost!||ok, i only glanced at the map, but i'm pretty sure we're lost!||ok, i only glanced at the map, but i'm pretty sure we're lost!
+her eyes expand , and her lashes <m> each one is curved. </m>||her eyes expand , and her lashes flex like spider legs.||her eyes expand , and her lashes curve like curves.
+the third-tier candidate couldn't <m> express his opinion </m> at the debate.||the third-tier candidate couldn't get a word in edgewise at the debate.||the third-tier candidate couldn't make his voice heard at the debate.
+a: "why don't you ask your dad for the money?" b: "because getting my dad to lend money is <m> impossible." </m>||a: "why don't you ask your dad for the money?" b: "because getting my dad to lend money is like getting blood from a stone."||a: "why don't you ask your dad for the money?"b: "because getting my dad to lend money is no picnic."
+did you see the guy who's wearing two different shoes? what a <m> stupid person. </m>||did you see the guy who's wearing two different shoes? what a bb brain.||did you see the guy who's wearing two different shoes?what a pig.
+she started by selling fast food on the street, but her recipe was so good that she quickly went from <m> poor to wealthy </m> and now she has her own restaurant.||she started by selling fast food on the street, but her recipe was so good that she quickly went from rags to riches and now she has her own restaurant.||she started by selling fast food on the street, but her recipe was so good that she quickly went from rags to riches and now she has her own restaurant.
+i've been trying to <m> get </m> the baby to sleep for hours now, but she just won't settle.||i've been trying to rock the baby to sleep for hours now, but she just won't settle.||i've been trying to get the baby to sleep for hours now, but she just won't settle.
+the supervisor <m> rejected </m> the clerk's refusal.||the supervisor overrode the clerk's refusal.||the supervisor turned down the clerk's refusal.
+as ceo of the company, i <m> created the foundation </m> for one of the most successful international firms in the country.||as ceo of the company, i prepared the way for one of the most successful international firms in the country.||as ceo of the company, i laid the groundwork for one of the most successful international firms in the country.
+we've got a lot of kids to keep track of, so we're going to <m> divide them into smaller </m> groups to be supervised by each of the chaperones.||we've got a lot of kids to keep track of, so we're going to parcel them out in small groups to be supervised by each of the chaperones.||we've got a lot of kids to keep track of, so we're going to break them up into groups to be supervised by each of the chaperones.
+it rose and fell <m> and the movements fellow the regular pattern. </m>||it rose and fell like waves.||it rose and fell like clockwork and the movements fellow like clockwork.
+i like the idea of a convertible, but i would never <m> allow </m> the top down because i hate having all that wind blowing around me while i drive.||i like the idea of a convertible, but i would never leave the top down because i hate having all that wind blowing around me while i drive.||i like the idea of a convertible, but i would never allow the top down because i hate having all that wind blowing around me while i drive.
+oh, jack is <m> outdated, </m> we broke up weeks ago!||oh, jack is ancient history, we broke up weeks ago!||oh, jack is out of date, we broke up weeks ago!
+carl mostly follows the <m> trend </m> that others blazed.||carl mostly follows the trail that others blazed.||carl mostly follows the trail that others blazed.
+i felt <m> morally pured </m> by the religious retreat.||i felt cleansed by the religious retreat.||i felt cleansed by the religious retreat.
+we ’ ll see what the weather ’ s like and <m> decide according to the situation without preparation. </m>||we ’ ll see what the weather ’ s like and play it by ear.||we ’ ll see what the weather ’ s like and go with the flow.
+the <m> smaller animals whereon his feast he cooks. </m>||the lesser beasts whereon his feast he makes.||the smaller animals whereon his feast he cooks.
+they seem to be <m> angry, but their arguments are friendly. </m>||they seem to be angry but their arguments are only sparring matches.||they seem to be frightened, but their arguments are friendly.
+i'm not keen to <m> spend several hundred dollars </m> on a house we're only renting.||i'm not keen to lay several hundred dollars out on a house we're only renting.||i'm not keen to shell out several hundred dollars on a house we're only renting.
+when they <m> bury me, </m> i want the whole affair to be a joyous one. i want it to be a celebration, not a mourning.||when they lay me away, i want the whole affair to be a joyous one. i want it to be a celebration, not a mourning.||when they lay me to rest, i want the whole affair to be a joyous one.i want it to be a celebration, not a mourning.
+it really hurt steph's feelings to know that the group had been <m> mocking </m> her that whole time.||it really hurt steph's feelings to know that the group had been taking the mickey out of her that whole time.||it really hurt steph's feelings to know that the group had been making fun of her that whole time.
+good luck <m> staying on top of </m> that wild horse!||good luck keeping yourself on that wild horse!||good luck keeping your head above water with that wild horse!
+one should always aspire to be the type of employee who will take <m> initiative, </m> for it says more about you than merely doing what you're told.||one should always aspire to be the type of employee who will take a message to garcia, for it says more about you than merely doing what you're told.||one should always aspire to be the type of employee who will take the lead, for it says more about you than merely doing what you're told.
+that movie really <m> impressed me—i </m> didn't expect it to be so good!||that movie really knocked me out—i didn't expect it to be so good!||that movie really knocked my socks off—i didn't expect it to be so good!
+i do want to get married, but <m> in the future, </m> not any time soon.||i do want to get married, but down the road, not any time soon.||i do want to get married, but in the near future, not any time soon.
+take the brisket out of the oven, <m> cover it with sauce, </m> and stick it back in for another 10–15 minutes.||take the brisket out of the oven, sauce it up, and stick it back in for another 10–15 minutes.||take the brisket out of the oven, season it up, and stick it back in for another 10–15 minutes.
+you don't want your personal relationship with your employees to <m> blur </m> your vision.||you don't want your personal relationship with your employees to cloud your vision.||you don't want your personal relationship with your employees to blur your vision.
+just <m> draw </m> out all of the words that you feel need to be deleted in the next draft.||just x out all of the words that you feel need to be deleted in the next draft.||just draw out all of the words that you feel need to be deleted in the next draft.
+my father used to say this a lot <m> not making a show of helping </m> but today’s generation is all about showing it off on their social media accounts.||my father used to say this a lot discretion is the greater part of valour but today’s generation is all about showing it off on their social media accounts.||my father used to say this a lot begging for help but today’s generation is all about showing it off on their social media accounts.
+he argued that the film was edited to <m> make him appear evil, </m> taking his statements out of context and mixing them with ominous music.||he argued that the film was edited to paint him black, taking his statements out of context and mixing them with ominous music.||he argued that the film was edited to make him look evil, taking his statements out of context and mixing them with ominous music.
+the <m> sign of some bad corruption hangs over </m> everything.||the odour of corruption hung about everything.||the shadow of some bad corruption hangs over everything.
+they decided to let <m> the past be forgotten </m> and made peace with each other.||they decided to let bygones be bygones and made peace with each other.||they decided to let go of the past and made peace with each other.
+the authorities have managed to <m> repress any smouldering </m> discontent.||the authorities have managed to keep the lid on any simmering discontent.||the authorities have managed to dampen any smoldering discontent.
+the <m> linking </m> that goes on in this forum has made it nearly unreadable in recent times.||the link whoring that goes on in this forum has made it nearly unreadable in recent times.||the linking that goes on in this forum has made it nearly unreadable in recent times.
+he said he'd knock my <m> head </m> off if i kept insulting his mother.||he said he'd knock my block off if i kept insulting his mother.||he said he'd knock my head off if i kept insulting his mother.
+it's fourth down and ten, but we're within <m> striking </m> distance if we opt for a field goal—what should we do, coach?||it's fourth down and ten, but we're within scoring distance if we opt for a field goal—what should we do, coach?||it's fourth down and ten, but we're within striking distance if we opt for a field goal—what should we do, coach?
+what a comeback! they've certainly <m> increased their speed </m> since halftime, haven't they?||what a comeback! they've certainly poured on coal since halftime, haven't they?||what a comeback!they've certainly picked up speed since halftime, haven't they?
+i'm not enough of a rock <m> climber </m> to tackle a cliff like that.||i'm not enough of a rock jock to tackle a cliff like that.||i'm not enough of a rock climber to tackle a cliff like that.
+the company's stock profile continued <m> to fall </m> for the third day in a row today.||the company's stock profile continued going south for the third day in a row today.||the company's stock profile continued to slide for the third day in a row today.
+we had to wait in line at the amusement park for so long that i <m> lost consciousness </m> from the heat.||we had to wait in line at the amusement park for so long that i fainted from the heat.||we had to wait in line at the amusement park for so long that i fell to my death from the heat.
+well, you need to <m> stop using </m> the chocolates if you want to lose weight!||well, you need to lay off the chocolates if you want to lose weight!||well, you need to give up the chocolates if you want to lose weight!
+the extremely fast growth in wall street has some economists worried that another <m> financial disaster </m> might be ahead if such growth continues unchecked.||the extremely fast growth in wall street has some economists worried that another black friday might be ahead if such growth continues unchecked.||the extremely fast growth in wall street has some economists worried that another bear market might be ahead if such growth continues unchecked.
+the fish camouflages itself and disappears onto the ocean floor, relying on <m> secrecy </m> to catch its prey.||the fish camouflages itself and disappears onto the ocean floor, relying on the element of surprise to catch its prey.||the fish camouflages itself and disappears onto the ocean floor, relying on secrecy to catch its prey.
+the flowers haven't bloomed because i didn't <m> plan </m> for such cold weather.||the flowers haven't bloomed because i didn't allow for such cold weather.||the flowers haven't bloomed because i didn't plan for such cold weather.
+don't <m> talk </m> about this! i would die of embarrassment if anyone were to find out.||don't open your mouth about this! i would die of embarrassment if anyone were to find out.||don't talk about this!i would die of embarrassment if anyone were to find out.
+can you believe the boss <m> gave me complete freedom </m> on this project? finally, i can present a campaign with my own vision!||can you believe the boss allowed me full rein on this project? finally, i can present a campaign with my own vision!||can you believe the boss gave me full rein on this project?finally, i can present a campaign with my own vision!
+i was put off by their <m> unfriendly attitude. </m>||i was put off by their chilly politeness.||i was put off by their cold heartedness.
+after the boss resigned, it was a regular game of <m> rearranging </m> in the company to figure out who would take over for whom.||after the boss resigned, it was a regular game of musical chairs in the company to figure out who would take over for whom.||after the boss resigned, it was a regular game of chess in the company to figure out who would take over for whom.
+i can't believe you told them about our plan! geez, <m> he </m> wouldn't get caught if he kept his mouth shut—come on, man!||i can't believe you told them about our plan! geez, even a fish wouldn't get caught if he kept his mouth shut—come on, man!||i can't believe you told them about our plan!geez, he wouldn't get caught if he kept his mouth shut—come on, man!
+i never said you were lazy—stop <m> lying to me! </m>||i never said you were lazy—stop putting words in my mouth!||i never said you were lazy—stop putting your nose in my mouth!
+i <m> ignored </m> all the kids that are present today.||i crossed off all the kids that are present today.||i left out all the kids that are present today.
+i often have to <m> keep calm </m> when he tells me how good he is at football. i know that he can hardly kick.||i often have to hold my tongue when he tells me how good he is at football. i know that he can hardly kick.||i often have to keep my cool when he tells me how good he is at football.i know that he can hardly kick.
+her final performance <m> alive </m> will go down in history as one of her very finest.||her final performance in the land of the living will go down in history as one of her very finest.||her final performance alive and kicking will go down in history as one of her very finest.
+yeah, i'll have a <m> beer, </m> but stu just wants a club soda.||yeah, i'll have a brewski, but stu just wants a club soda.||yeah, i'll have a pint, but stu just wants a club soda.
+this approach helps to put an important issue <m> on the first position to consider. </m>||this approach helps to put an important issue back on the front burner.||this approach helps to put an important issue on the table.
+a large curtain <m> divided </m> the two groups of students, ensuring that neither side could see what the other was doing.||a large curtain split between the two groups of students, ensuring that neither side could see what the other was doing.||a large curtain separated the two groups of students, ensuring that neither side could see what the other was doing.
+the board was placed near the manhole to <m> inform the kids forcefully </m> from playing there.||the board was placed near the manhole to warn off the kids from playing there.||the board was placed near the manhole to discourage the kids from playing there.
+in a <m> last-ditch </m> effort to avoid a government shutdown, congress has pushed forward a new spending bill.||in a last-gasp effort to avoid a government shutdown, congress has pushed forward a new spending bill.||in a last ditch effort to avoid a government shutdown, congress has pushed forward a new spending bill.
+even the best salesmen miss <m> an opportunity </m> once in a while. you'll get the next one.||even the best salesmen miss a trick once in a while. you'll get the next one.||even the best salesmen miss the boat once in a while.you'll get the next one.
+i <m> slipped money into my brother's hand </m> to stop him from telling mom that i had a party while she was away.||i oiled my brother's palm to stop him from telling mom that i had a party while she was away.||i slipped money into my brother's pocket to stop him from telling mom that i had a party while she was away.
+`` you can get this item for cheap , but you 'll have to compromise on quality and you can not have the <m> benefit of both. </m> ''||`` you can get this item for cheap , but you 'll have to compromise on quality and you can not have the best of both worlds. ''||you can get this item for cheap , but you 'll have to compromise on quality and you can not have the best of both worlds. ''
+susana claimed the <m> majority </m> of the money for her success at the concert.||susana claimed the lion 's share of the money for her success at the concert.||susana claimed the bulk of the money for her success at the concert.
+after a lot of struggle and hard work, he finally <m> achieved his dream </m> as an entrepreneur.||after a lot of struggle and hard work, he finally found his feet as an entrepreneur.||after a lot of struggle and hard work, he finally made it big as an entrepreneur.
+the coach was supposed to give us a final <m> </m> talk before the beginning of the match.||the coach was supposed to give us a final pep talk before the beginning of the match.||the coach was supposed to give us a final pitch talk before the beginning of the match.
+geez, i thought i was going to <m> vomit </m> out on that boat—i felt so seasick!||geez, i thought i was going to cry ralph out on that boat—i felt so seasick!||geez, i thought i was going to spit it out on that boat—i felt so seasick!
+he <m> scared </m> me into taking out insurance.||he frightened me into taking out insurance.||he scared me into taking out insurance.
+i will deal with your friend when he is back in the country but for now he is out of <m> my way , so he is not a problem from </m> me.||i will deal with your friend when he is back in the country but for now he is out of sight , out of mind for me.||i will deal with your friend when he is back in the country but for now he is out of bounds , so he is not a problem for me.
+the <m> development of speculation reached the climax </m> in 1987.||the speculation reached fever pitch in 1987.||the height of speculation reached its zenith in 1987.
+it turns out the boss had already chosen a direction for the project, so my presentation was a complete waste of <m> time. </m>||it turns out the boss had already chosen a direction for the project, so my presentation was a complete waste of energy.||it turns out the boss had already chosen a direction for the project, so my presentation was a complete waste of time.
+it would be great if you could watch the kids for me this afternoon, but i <m> can't </m> ask you to do that.||it would be great if you could watch the kids for me this afternoon, but i couldn't ask you to do that.||it would be great if you could watch the kids for me this afternoon, but i won't ask you to do that.
+a: "the surgeon has just arrived." b: "and <m> it is too late! </m> this patient needs an operation immediately!"||a: "the surgeon has just arrived." b: "and without a moment to spare! this patient needs an operation immediately!"||a: "the surgeon has just arrived."b: "and the clock is ticking!this patient needs an operation immediately!"
+mom will <m> react angrily </m> when she finds out we disobeyed her again.||mom will go through the roof when she finds out we disobeyed her again.||mom will scream bloody murder when she finds out we disobeyed her again.
+can you <m> estimate </m> how much this repair will cost?||can you quote me a price for how much this repair will cost?||can you give an idea how much this repair will cost?
+those who go the furthest in life are the ones willing to <m> try something new </m> when a great opportunity arises.||those who go the furthest in life are the ones willing to jump off the deep end when a great opportunity arises.||those who go the furthest in life are the ones willing to take the plunge when a great opportunity arises.
+<m> i am not interested in classical music since </m> the salzburg festival.||i'm sated with classical music after the salzburg festival.||i don't have an interest in classical music since the salzburg festival.
+i will inform his sister about his health, she is listed as his <m> close relativ e </m>||i will inform his sister about his health, she is listed as his next to kin.||i will inform his sister about his health, she is listed as his best friend.
+the whole <m> ineffective </m> criminal justice system is costing ?8 billion annually.||the whole unwieldy criminal justice system is costing ?8 billion annually.||the whole inefficient criminal justice system is costing ?8 billion annually.
+don't <m> criticize experienced chefs, </m> man. cold pizza is the breakfast of champions.||don't knock it till you try it, man. cold pizza is the breakfast of champions.||don't take experienced chefs to task, man.cold pizza is the breakfast of champions.
+there were a few old <m> and weak people </m> sitting knitting in the library.||there were a few old crocks sitting knitting in the library.||there were a few old ladies sitting knitting in the library.
+the senator always tries to <m> convince others of his views </m> during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.||the senator always tries to take the moral high ground during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.||the senator always tries to blow his own trumpet during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.
+the stimulus package has helped <m> protect </m> several of the massive corporations deemed "too big to fail," but it wasn't enough to prevent the closure of thousands of other small businesses.||the stimulus package has helped nurse along several of the massive corporations deemed "too big to fail," but it wasn't enough to prevent the closure of thousands of other small businesses.||the stimulus package has helped shore up several of the massive corporations deemed "too big to fail," but it wasn't enough to prevent the closure of thousands of other small businesses.
+the policewoman made the old lady a cup of tea and told her to <m> be confident </m> that they would find her stolen property.||the policewoman made the old lady a cup of tea and told her to rest assured that they would find her stolen property.||the policewoman made the old lady a cup of tea and told her to put her mind at rest that they would find her stolen property.
+i'm going to have to make <m> a great deal of effort </m> on this exam marking before my vacation.||i'm going to have to make an assault on this exam marking before my vacation.||i'm going to have to make a lot of noise on this exam marking before my vacation.
+i didn't <m> plan </m> for traffic this morning, and now, i'm going to be late.||i didn't allow for traffic this morning, and now, i'm going to be late.||i didn't plan for traffic this morning, and now, i'm going to be late.
+a: "john quit his job to be a clown in the circus." b: <m> "but </m> he was earning, like, $100,000 a year!"||a: "john quit his job to be a clown in the circus." b: "say what? but he was earning, like, $100,000 a year!"||a: "john quit his job to be a clown in the circus."b: "but he was earning, like, $100,000 a year!"
+the farmer forth <m> gave the three pounds out. </m>||the farmer forth the three pounds fetched.||the farmer forth gave the three pounds out.
+we're going to florida for our vacation this year, <m> instead of </m> the local beach.||we're going to florida for our vacation this year, as opposed to the local beach.||we're going to florida for our vacation this year, on the local beach.
+i totally forgot to do my homework, so all i could do was hide my <m> </m> shame as my teacher collected it from everyone else.||i totally forgot to do my homework, so all i could do was hide my face in shame as my teacher collected it from everyone else.||i totally forgot to do my homework, so all i could do was hide my face in shame as my teacher collected it from everyone else.
+arresting the communal leader in such a tense situation will only <m> worsen the situation. </m>||arresting the communal leader in such a tense situation will only add fuel to the flames.||arresting the communal leader in such a tense situation will only add fuel to the flames.
+other memories <m> came up suddenly and stefan held on to them , even though the pain tore into him into parts. </m>||other memories surged up and stefan held on to them , even though the pain tore into him like claws.||other memories came up suddenly and stefan held on to them , even though the pain tore him apart.
+i used to love weird little <m> </m> shops like this when i was a kid—there was always something interesting i could find.||i used to love weird little variety shops like this when i was a kid—there was always something interesting i could find.||i used to love weird little coffee shops like this when i was a kid—there was always something interesting i could find.
+after losing the lead in the division, the team suffered another <m> setback </m> when their best player got injured in practice.||after losing the lead in the division, the team suffered another blow when their best player got injured in practice.||after losing the lead in the division, the team suffered another setback when their best player got injured in practice.
+because tom and joe had never met before, they <m> talked about benign topics </m> by the appetizers.||because tom and joe had never met before, they engaged in small talk by the appetizers.||because tom and joe had never met before, they traded barbs by the appetizers.
+they were privy to <m> unusual </m> occurrences like home invasion robberies where they had their throats slit in exchange for jewels.||they were privy to exotic occurrences like home invasion robberies where they had their throats slit in exchange for jewels.||they were privy to bizarre occurrences like home invasion robberies where they had their throats slit in exchange for jewels.
+the kids tried to <m> make fun of </m> the babysitter by pretending to be her boyfriend on the phone.||the kids tried to play a joke on the babysitter by pretending to be her boyfriend on the phone.||the kids tried to make fun of the babysitter by pretending to be her boyfriend on the phone.
+they <m> moved john up </m> to an assistant manager position so he would stop griping about his pay.||they kicked john upstairs to an assistant manager position so he would stop griping about his pay.||they elevated john up to an assistant manager position so he would stop griping about his pay.
+his resolve to either get a paid internship or drop out of school was <m> strict. </m>||his resolve to either get a paid internship or drop out of school was his line in the sand.||his resolve to either get a paid internship or drop out of school was razor sharp.
+<m> avoid </m> the boss today—he's yelling at everyone he sees.||steer away from the boss today—he's yelling at everyone he sees.||avoid the boss today—he's yelling at everyone he sees.
+it worked like <m> it has regular routine </m> ; they reacted predictably.||it worked like clockwork ; they reacted predictably.||it worked like clockwork ; they reacted predictably.
+sorry, but <m> it's not easy for you </m> to beat me at poker.||sorry, but you've got to get up pretty early in the morning to beat me at poker.||sorry, but there's no way around it to beat me at poker.
+though the project was <m> progressing </m> initially, it really stalled after the first few months.||though the project was cracking on initially, it really stalled after the first few months.||though the project was going well initially, it really stalled after the first few months.
+<m> i know </m> i need to do well on this test or i can kiss my scholarship goodbye!||heaven knows i need to do well on this test or i can kiss my scholarship goodbye!||i know i need to do well on this test or i can kiss my scholarship goodbye!
+it was pretty even for the first half, but the chargers <m> won </m> the game after they got that interception in the third quarter.||it was pretty even for the first half, but the chargers ran away with the game after they got that interception in the third quarter.||it was pretty even for the first half, but the chargers won the game after they got that interception in the third quarter.
+jim's a nice guy, but with some of the foolish things he does, i think he's not <m> very intelligent. </m>||jim's a nice guy, but with some of the foolish things he does, i think he's not all there.||jim's a nice guy, but with some of the foolish things he does, i think he's not the sharpest tool in the shed.
+you think i can't get an a in this class, but i'll make you <m> regret it </m> when we get our report cards!||you think i can't get an a in this class, but i'll make you eat dirt when we get our report cards!||you think i can't get an a in this class, but i'll make you cry when we get our report cards!
+that was one <m> impressive </m> party you threw for kelly. everyone said they had such a great time.||that was one heck of a party you threw for kelly. everyone said they had such a great time.||that was one hell of a party you threw for kelly.everyone said they had such a great time.
+the new house is ok, but it's <m> not great </m> compared to our last place.||the new house is ok, but it's no bargain compared to our last place.||the new house is ok, but it's nothing compared to our last place.
+he was <m> intent on </m> setting up a bookshop.||he was occupied with the idea of setting up a bookshop.||he was keen on setting up a bookshop.
+you can't go out without a coat at this time of year, you'll <m> get sick! </m>||you can't go out without a coat at this time of year, you'll catch your death!||you can't go out without a coat at this time of year, you'll catch a cold!
+employees <m> rushed </m> out of the building at the sound of the fire alarm.||employees flooded out of the building at the sound of the fire alarm.||employees rushed out of the building at the sound of the fire alarm.
+after huge losses a new ceo was appointed to <m> restore </m> the company.||after huge losses a new ceo was appointed to rebuild the company.||after huge losses a new ceo was appointed to clean up the company.
+i'm <m> terrified </m> that the tests are going to come back positive.||i'm frightened to death that the tests are going to come back positive.||i'm afraid to death that the tests are going to come back positive.
+scientists from around the world are joining together in a bid to <m> eradicate </m> the devastating disease.||scientists from around the world are joining together in a bid to stamp out the devastating disease.||scientists from around the world are joining together in a bid to wipe the earth of the devastating disease.
+listen, our relationship may have real problems, but it’s unfortunate that you have chosen to <m> talk about personal matters </m> in public.||listen, our relationship may have real problems, but it’s unfortunate that you have chosen to wash our dirty linen in public.||listen, our relationship may have real problems, but it’s unfortunate that you have chosen to open up in public.
+he wanted to <m> sleep </m> and did not feel like going out to party with his friends.||he wanted to hit the sack and did not feel like going out to party with his friends.||he wanted to lay low and did not feel like going out to party with his friends.
+dive in at the <m> wrong time </m>||dive in at the deep end||dive in at the wrong time
+that place is all the way out in the <m> distance—it'll </m> take us hours to get there.||that place is all the way out in the boondocks—it'll take us hours to get there.||that place is all the way out in the distance—it'll take us hours to get there.
+i love living in this neighborhood, but there are a few <m> prostitutes </m> who hang around looking for business after dark.||i love living in this neighborhood, but there are a few ladies of the night who hang around looking for business after dark.||i love living in this neighborhood, but there are a few chickens who hang around looking for business after dark.
+their research facility receives a huge amount of funding from the government, which has allowed them to <m> stay </m> ahead of the curve in their field for the last 50 years.||their research facility receives a huge amount of funding from the government, which has allowed them to remain ahead of the curve in their field for the last 50 years.||their research facility receives a huge amount of funding from the government, which has allowed them to stay ahead of the curve in their field for the last 50 years.
+i thought i could count on my best friend for support during this difficult time, but she proved to be <m> unreliable </m> and never returned my calls.||i thought i could count on my best friend for support during this difficult time, but she proved to be a broken reed and never returned my calls.||i thought i could count on my best friend for support during this difficult time, but she proved to be a thorn in my side and never returned my calls.
+ah, you've finally arrived! come on in and <m> rest </m> your feet.||ah, you've finally arrived! come on in and take the load off your feet.||ah, you've finally arrived!come on in and lay down your feet.
+you'll want to keep cash purchases like that fairly <m> hidden </m> if you don't want the feds investigating your finances.||you'll want to keep cash purchases like that fairly low profile if you don't want the feds investigating your finances.||you'll want to keep cash purchases like that fairly under wraps if you don't want the feds investigating your finances.
+he can <m> drink </m> a few beers and not feel a thing.||he can slam a few beers and not feel a thing.||he can sip a few beers and not feel a thing.
+a: "where's bill?" b: "oh, he spends most days getting <m> drunk </m> in the bar down the street."||a: "where's bill?" b: "oh, he spends most days getting preserved in the bar down the street."||a: "where's bill?"b: "oh, he spends most days getting drunk in the bar down the street."
+in this time and age, it is only fair that if you <m> give me favors, i’ll give you favors. </m>||in this time and age, it is only fair that if you scratch my back, i’ll scratch yours.||in this time and age, it is only fair that if you give me favors, i’ll give you favors.
+she married a <m> human rights lawyer with highest ranking. </m>||she married a top human rights lawyer.||she married a top human rights lawyer.
+i saw the toddler teetering on the edge of the wall, so i <m> jumped </m> to catch him.||i saw the toddler teetering on the edge of the wall, so i made a dive to catch him.||i saw the toddler teetering on the edge of the wall, so i jumped up to catch him.
+tired and weary i <m> took a nap. </m>||tired and weary i fell into a doze.||tired and weary i took a nap.
+everyone, take your seats on the bus so that i can count <m> the number of people present </m> before we leave the museum.||everyone, take your seats on the bus so that i can count heads before we leave the museum.||everyone, take your seats on the bus so that i can count the crowds before we leave the museum.
+you're going to <m> end up </m> in a whole heap of trouble if you don't start filing your taxes.||you're going to land in a whole heap of trouble if you don't start filing your taxes.||you're going to land in a whole heap of trouble if you don't start filing your taxes.
+the rally driver took off with engines <m> long loud deep sound. </m>||the rally driver took off with engines roaring.||the rally driver took off with engines like thunder.
+i need to make sure that everyone on our debate team is well-prepared, since a <m> weak link jeopardizes the integrity, quality, or effectiveness of a debate team. </m>||i need to make sure that everyone on our debate team is well-prepared, since a chain is no stronger than its weakest link.||i need to make sure that everyone on our debate team is well-prepared, since a weak link is a weak link.
+i know i can <m> be pessimistic, </m> so i'm trying to be more positive these days.||i know i can have a bad attitude, so i'm trying to be more positive these days.||i know i can turn a blind eye, so i'm trying to be more positive these days.
+he never stopped <m> boasting </m> about his gold medal.||he never stopped crowing about his gold medal.||he never stopped gushing about his gold medal.
+of course he doesn't know what he's doing with the livestock—he's a <m> businessman who owns and operates a farm as an investment property. </m>||of course he doesn't know what he's doing with the livestock—he's a queen street farmer.||of course he doesn't know what he's doing with the livestock—he's a farmer's son.
+his tuneless singing and drumming on the table <m> infuriates me. </m>||his tuneless singing and drumming on the table drives me up the wall.||his tuneless singing and drumming on the table makes my hair stand on end.
+sydney tried to wriggle away , but his grip was <m> tight. </m>||sydney tried to wriggle away , but his grip was like iron.||sydney tried to wriggle away , but his grip was like rubber.
+a good leader does not tell his team how things should be done, he shows them; after all, <m> your actions are more important than your </m> words.||a good leader does not tell his team how things should be done, he shows them; after all, actions speak louder than words.||a good leader does not tell his team how things should be done, he shows them; after all, actions speak louder than words.
+with the rise of smartphones, which require malleable, homogenous formats, crafting a piece of writing to be visually striking or appealing <m> </m> has become something of a lost art.||with the rise of smartphones, which require malleable, homogenous formats, crafting a piece of writing to be visually striking or appealing on the printed page has become something of a lost art.||with the rise of smartphones, which require malleable, homogenous formats, crafting a piece of writing to be visually striking or appealing on paper has become something of a lost art.
+my aunt <m> ignores </m> my uncle because he's just too meek to stand up for himself.||my aunt walks all over my uncle because he's just too meek to stand up for himself.||my aunt turns a blind eye to my uncle because he's just too meek to stand up for himself.
+the children of the <m> elite </m> crowd go to this school.||the children of the creme de la creme crowd go to this school.||the children of the elite crowd go to this school.
+...a <m> wrecked economy. </m>||...a paralysed economy.% %||...a wrecked economy.
+firefighters always go <m> above and beyond </m> to ensure that people are safe.||firefighters always go over and above to ensure that people are safe.||firefighters always go above and beyond to ensure that people are safe.
+i left early because it <m> seemed </m> to me that you weren't coming.||i left early because it appeared to me that you weren't coming.||i left early because it sounded to me that you weren't coming.
+i can't believe the vase shattered like that—i feel like i barely <m> touched </m> it.||i can't believe the vase shattered like that—i feel like i barely laid a finger on it.||i can't believe the vase shattered like that—i feel like i barely touched it.
+we'd better start <m> setting up </m> camp soon or we'll be doing it in the dark!||we'd better start pitching camp soon or we'll be doing it in the dark!||we'd better start pitching camp soon or we'll be doing it in the dark!
+the mechanic finished working on the engine and informed us we were <m> ready </m> to continue on our trip.||the mechanic finished working on the engine and informed us we were all set to continue on our trip.||the mechanic finished working on the engine and informed us we were all set to continue on our trip.
+sean called me a liar - <m> he is a hypocrite </m> !||sean called me a liar - that is the pot calling the kettle black !||sean called me a liar - he's a liar !
+there doesn't seem to be much activity in that <m> brain </m> of his.||there doesn't seem to be much activity in that think box of his.||there doesn't seem to be much activity in that head of his.
+his affected manner always <m> makes her annoyed. </m>||his affected manner always rubbed her up the wrong way.||his affected manner always puts her in a tizzy.
+if you really want to become a comic book artist, you have to <m> keep trying! </m> you can't just give up after your first rejection.||if you really want to become a comic book artist, you have to stay at it! you can't just give up after your first rejection.||if you really want to become a comic book artist, you have to keep at it!you can't just give up after your first rejection.
+if you <m> suppress </m> your anger like that, it's going to end up exploding down the line.||if you squash down your anger like that, it's going to end up exploding down the line.||if you hold down your anger like that, it's going to end up exploding down the line.
+i enjoy outdoor sports like swimming , surfing , hiking and <m> others. </m>||i enjoy outdoor sports like swimming , surfing , hiking and so on.||i enjoy outdoor sports like swimming , surfing , hiking and many more.
+i want you to <m> remove </m> all of this dust and debris from the workshop before you leave tonight.||i want you to sweep out all of this dust and debris from the workshop before you leave tonight.||i want you to dust off all of this dust and debris from the workshop before you leave tonight.
+the hike starts <m> </m> from the campsite and will take you all the way to the peak of the mountain.||the hike starts off from the campsite and will take you all the way to the peak of the mountain.||the hike starts out from the campsite and will take you all the way to the peak of the mountain.
+as my motor neuron disease progressed, my body began <m> refusing to work for </m> me.||as my motor neuron disease progressed, my body began revolting against me.||as my motor neuron disease progressed, my body began giving up on me.
+your dad has to line up these tiles very carefully, so <m> stay away from them, </m> all right?||your dad has to line up these tiles very carefully, so keep out of the way, all right?||your dad has to line up these tiles very carefully, so steer clear, all right?
+everyone it seems wants to know what is going on down there and how they can <m> take part in </m> the action.||everyone it seems wants to know what is going on down there and how they can get a slice of the action.||everyone it seems wants to know what is going on down there and how they can take part in the action.
+we've asked one of the directors to sit in on the interview and <m> examine </m> applicants.||we've asked one of the directors to sit in on the interview and run a rule over applicants.||we've asked one of the directors to sit in on the interview and weigh in on applicants.
+be careful because the street <m> rises </m> in about a mile.||be careful because the street falls away in about a mile.||be careful because the street rises in about a mile.
+you ca n't <m> deceive her </m> , she knows what 's going on.||you ca n't pull the wool over her eyes , she knows what 's going on.||you ca n't pull the wool over her eyes , she knows what 's going on.
+now, i don't want anyone to know that i'm pregnant yet, so <m> keep it secret. </m>||now, i don't want anyone to know that i'm pregnant yet, so mum's the word.||now, i don't want anyone to know that i'm pregnant yet, so keep it under wraps.
+they had a very <m> friendly and peaceful </m> marriage.||they had a very harmonious marriage.||they had a very friendly marriage.
+those workers worked long hours in toxic conditions just to be able to <m> survive. </m>||those workers worked long hours in toxic conditions just to be able to keep body and soul together.||those workers worked long hours in toxic conditions just to be able to make ends meet.
+the thought of having to give her presentation in front of an audience made her <m> angry. </m>||the thought of having to give her presentation in front of an audience made her toes curl.||the thought of having to give her presentation in front of an audience made her blood boil.
+the senator was referring <m> </m> to the speech she gave in may.||the senator was referring back to the speech she gave in may.||the senator was referring back to the speech she gave in may.
+the webcam <m> fits snugly </m> into a holster that i have mounted on top of my monitor.||the webcam snaps into a holster that i have mounted on top of my monitor.||the webcam slips into a holster that i have mounted on top of my monitor.
+<m> hurry </m> , i have only few minutes before i must go.||come on , i have only few minutes before i must go.||hurry up , i have only few minutes before i must go.
+the boss has <m> kept an eye </m> on her assistant ever since she first hired him.||the boss has had a tight rein on her assistant ever since she first hired him.||the boss has kept a close eye on her assistant ever since she first hired him.
+we've been searching <m> everywhere </m> for an apartment we can afford, but the housing market in this town is atrocious.||we've been searching high and low for an apartment we can afford, but the housing market in this town is atrocious.||we've been searching all over the place for an apartment we can afford, but the housing market in this town is atrocious.
+ack, don't touch me! your hands are <m> extremely cold! </m>||ack, don't touch me! your hands are as cold as a witch's caress!||ack, don't touch me!your hands are as cold as ice!
+a victory is <m> exactly what is wanted. </m>||a victory is just what the doctor ordered.||a victory is just what the doctor ordered.
+go up to their porch and <m> insert </m> this letter into the mailbox.||go up to their porch and slip this letter into the mailbox.||go up to their porch and mail this letter into the mailbox.
+see if you can figure out what this contract is saying—i was unable to <m> understand </m> all that legal mumbo jumbo.||see if you can figure out what this contract is saying—i was unable to make head or tail out of all that legal mumbo jumbo.||see if you can figure out what this contract is saying—i was unable to make sense of all that legal mumbo jumbo.
+she did not lose her <m> calm </m> when faced with a scary situation and calmly got herself out of it.||she did not lose her head when faced with a scary situation and calmly got herself out of it.||she did not lose her cool when faced with a scary situation and calmly got herself out of it.
+and <m> fast flowing streamlets chase the fast </m> hours.||and laughing streamlets chase the flying hours.||and fast flowing streamlets chase the fast hours.
+a: "is what he said correct, tom?" b: <m> "yes—absolutely correct." </m>||a: "is what he said correct, tom?" b: "yep—true as steel."||a: "is what he said correct, tom?"b: "yep—absolutely correct."
+i'm sorry, this seat is <m> not available. </m>||i'm sorry, this seat is taken.||i'm sorry, this seat is out of stock.
+this course i started last month is <m> an absolute </m> pain in my arse.||this course i started last month is a right royal pain in my arse.||this course i started last month is a real pain in my arse.
+with their captain out with an injury, it's up to their young star player to <m> work assiduously </m> for the team in this game.||with their captain out with an injury, it's up to their young star player to carry the mail for the team in this game.||with their captain out with an injury, it's up to their young star player to bat for the team in this game.
+the situation finally came to a <m> crucial point </m> when he failed to show up at school.||the situation finally came to a head when he failed to show up at school.||the situation finally came to a head when he failed to show up at school.
+i didn't realize that the party was for couples only, so when i showed up alone, i felt like <m> an extra person. </m>||i didn't realize that the party was for couples only, so when i showed up alone, i felt like a fifth wheel.||i didn't realize that the party was for couples only, so when i showed up alone, i felt like an extra.
+he spent a lifetime avidly <m> enlarging his fame. </m>||he spent a lifetime avidly courting publicity.||he spent a lifetime avidly building his fame.
+once school starts, lisa is usually <m> unwavering </m> in her pursuit of good grades.||once school starts, lisa is usually single-minded in her pursuit of good grades.||once school starts, lisa is usually firm as a rock in her pursuit of good grades.
+ezrina <m> writes the word with a sharp edge </m> on a chalkboard.||ezrina grinds out the word like fingernails on a chalkboard.||ezrina cuts the word out on a chalkboard.
+i'm sorry, but the board <m> skipped your idea </m> in favor of something more traditional.||i'm sorry, but the board passed your idea over in favor of something more traditional.||i'm sorry, but the board skipped your idea over in favor of something more traditional.
+i wouldn't <m> consider it more important than </m> her other work, but it's still a very well-written piece of literature.||i wouldn't rate it above her other work, but it's still a very well-written piece of literature.||i wouldn't put it above her other work, but it's still a very well-written piece of literature.
+i like when things are clearly spelt out instead of being left in a situation with various <m> levels of uncertainty. </m>||i like when things are clearly spelt out instead of being left in a situation with various shades of grey.||i like when things are clearly spelt out instead of being left in a situation with various levels of uncertainty.
+the katrina storm was so bad that many houses and cars turned <m> upside down </m> in its wake.||the katrina storm was so bad that many houses and cars turned turtle in its wake.||the katrina storm was so bad that many houses and cars turned upside down in its wake.
+his works will <m> last long </m> to know.||his works will take eternity to know.||his works will linger to know.
+do whatever you want, i <m> am not concerned about you. </m>||do whatever you want, i don't care a hoot.||do whatever you want, i don't care a fig.
+chapter thirty-one grace <m> when i woke up in the morning , i felt terrible. </m>||chapter thirty-one grace it felt like camp when i woke up in the morning.||chapter thirty-one grace woke me up in the morning like hell.
+the german army <m> invaded </m> czech territory.||the german army violated czech territory.||the german army invaded czech territory.
+between working two part-time jobs, volunteering on the weekends, and looking after his little brother, sam's been busy <m> </m> this summer.||between working two part-time jobs, volunteering on the weekends, and looking after his little brother, sam's been busy as a beaver this summer.||between working two part-time jobs, volunteering on the weekends, and looking after his little brother, sam's been busy as a bat this summer.
+i was feeling pretty sluggish after i got out of bed, but that coffee really <m> restored my energy. </m>||i was feeling pretty sluggish after i got out of bed, but that coffee really juiced me back up.||i was feeling pretty sluggish after i got out of bed, but that coffee really knocked my socks off.
+their operation is pretty <m> inept—no </m> professionalism at all.||their operation is pretty bush league—no professionalism at all.||their operation is pretty down to earth—no professionalism at all.
+the holy oil that <m> burns. </m>||the holy oil that feeds the flame.||the holy oil that burns.
+that golfer is <m> skilled at </m> putting, so i'm confident he'll only need one more stroke.||that golfer is death on putting, so i'm confident he'll only need one more stroke.||that golfer is a master of putting, so i'm confident he'll only need one more stroke.
+the golden city <m> can be saw. </m>||the golden city come in view.||the golden city looms.
+1600 <m> pennsylvania avenue. </m> has not yet taken an official stance on this issue.||1600 penn. ave. has not yet taken an official stance on this issue.||1600 pennsylvania avenue.has not yet taken an official stance on this issue.
+i've got the heater on a timer, so the house should be <m> comfortable </m> by the time we get home.||i've got the heater on a timer, so the house should be as warm as toast by the time we get home.||i've got the heater on a timer, so the house should be in good condition by the time we get home.
+i was able to convince grandma to go with us - after <m> an hour of convincing </m> her.||i was able to convince grandma to go with us - after chewing the fat for about an hour with her.||i was able to convince grandma to go with us - after a half hour of trying her.
+the person depends on you for his <m> income, </m> how can you be so thoughtless?||the person depends on you for his bread and butter, how can you be so thoughtless?||the person depends on you for his bread and butter, how can you be so thoughtless?
+make sure you <m> adjust </m> the equipment at least once a month, or it can mess up the production line.||make sure you tune up the equipment at least once a month, or it can mess up the production line.||make sure you tune up the equipment at least once a month, or it can mess up the production line.
+wow, jim really <m> put on weight </m> while he was on his sabbatical.||wow, jim really packed the pounds on while he was on his sabbatical.||wow, jim really put on weight while he was on his sabbatical.
+a: "i wouldn't stand on that old table if i were you." b: "nonsense, this thing is solid oak—it's <m> reliable!" </m>||a: "i wouldn't stand on that old table if i were you." b: "nonsense, this thing is solid oak—it's as sound as a dollar!"||a: "i wouldn't stand on that old table if i were you."b: "nonsense, this thing is solid oak—it's tough as nails!"
+hey, man, could i bum a <m> cigarette </m> off ya?||hey, man, could i bum a square off ya?||hey, man, could i bum a cigarette off ya?
+a <m> funny person </m> is an integral part of the high school composition , just as the nerds , the jocks the cheer leaders and the rest.||a class clown is an integral part of the high school composition , just as the nerds , the jocks the cheer leaders and the rest.||a clown is an integral part of the high school composition , just as the nerds , the jocks the cheer leaders and the rest.
+i know you want to try that risky skateboard jump, but remember that <m> caution is more important than bravery. </m>||i know you want to try that risky skateboard jump, but remember that discretion is the better part of valor.||i know you want to try that risky skateboard jump, but remember that caution is better than bravery.
+as the new ceo , mark told us <m> briefly to the point </m> that his plans for the company are expansion , innovation and sustainability.||as the new ceo , mark told us in a nutshell that his plans for the company are expansion , innovation and sustainability.||as the new ceo , mark told us straight to the point that his plans for the company are expansion , innovation and sustainability.
+according to recent polls, the <m> strongest blame </m> is pointing squarely at the president for the recent economic downturn.||according to recent polls, the finger of responsibility is pointing squarely at the president for the recent economic downturn.||according to recent polls, the nail in the coffin is pointing squarely at the president for the recent economic downturn.
+tim needs a <m> harsh punishment </m> for passing up such a fantastic job opportunity.||tim needs a kick in the guts for passing up such a fantastic job opportunity.||tim needs a slap on the wrist for passing up such a fantastic job opportunity.
+arnold argued for a concept of equality as the basis of a <m> harmonious </m> society.||arnold argued for a concept of equality as the basis of a healthy society.||arnold argued for a concept of equality as the basis of a just society.
+kevin is always late, so if he actually shows up on time, i'll <m> laugh. </m>||kevin is always late, so if he actually shows up on time, i'll eat my hat.||kevin is always late, so if he actually shows up on time, i'll give a chuckle.
+there are a number of factors <m> affecting </m> the proposed legislation.||there are a number of factors weighing against the proposed legislation.||there are a number of factors weighing against the proposed legislation.
+ugh, i get <m> sexualized </m> every time i walk by that construction site. i'm sure i'm not the only woman dealing with this each day.||ugh, i get catcalled every time i walk by that construction site. i'm sure i'm not the only woman dealing with this each day.||ugh, i get kicked out every time i walk by that construction site.i'm sure i'm not the only woman dealing with this each day.
+dark, ominous clouds <m> covered </m> us, threatening to drench our picnic with rain.||dark, ominous clouds stole over us, threatening to drench our picnic with rain.||dark, ominous clouds swept over us, threatening to drench our picnic with rain.
+the whole song was pretty morose, but then the harmonica player hit a <m> flat </m> note that nearly made me start weeping.||the whole song was pretty morose, but then the harmonica player hit a blue note that nearly made me start weeping.||the whole song was pretty morose, but then the harmonica player hit a flat note that nearly made me start weeping.
+local tabloids are <m> ignoring </m> the notion of the mayor being a part of a big conspiracy.||local tabloids are running away with the notion of the mayor being a part of a big conspiracy.||local tabloids are ignoring the notion of the mayor being a part of a big conspiracy.
+<m> waiting to fix a problem is not a solution to any problem </m> but permanently fixing it is.||kicking the can down the road is not a solution to any problem , but permanently fixing it is.||waiting to fix a problem is not a solution but permanently fixing it is.
+we <m> ate </m> lasagna at our favorite restaurant last night.||we dined on lasagna at our favorite restaurant last night.||we sampled lasagna at our favorite restaurant last night.
+what new earth-saving plan does the <m> perfect example </m> for environmentalism have in mind now?||what new earth-saving plan does the poster girl for environmentalism have in mind now?||what new earth-saving plan does the poster boy for environmentalism have in mind now?
+i can't believe that grandma <m> kept such a huge family secret for so long! </m> if uncle joe hadn't blurted it out, we'd never have known about it!||i can't believe that grandma took such a huge family secret to her grave! if uncle joe hadn't blurted it out, we'd never have known about it!||i can't believe that grandma kept such a huge family secret for so long!if uncle joe hadn't blurted it out, we'd never have known about it!
+my sister <m> is good at listening to </m> classical music. she can pick up on all sorts of layers and nuances that i would never notice.||my sister has an ear for classical music. she can pick up on all sorts of layers and nuances that i would never notice.||my sister has a nose for classical music.she can pick up on all sorts of layers and nuances that i would never notice.
+because of our spare bedroom, our house has become something of a <m> temporary shelter </m> for visiting friends and family.||because of our spare bedroom, our house has become something of a crash pad for visiting friends and family.||because of our spare bedroom, our house has become something of a hideaway for visiting friends and family.
+i'm worried about anne—i think she's <m> been associated </m> with a rough crowd.||i'm worried about anne—i think she's gotten in with a rough crowd.||i'm worried about anne—i think she's been associated with a rough crowd.
+it's clear the writer never meant for the story to become a series, as the themes and conflicts in the second and third are very obviously <m> repurposed </m> from the first.||it's clear the writer never meant for the story to become a series, as the themes and conflicts in the second and third are very obviously warmed over from the first.||it's clear the writer never meant for the story to become a series, as the themes and conflicts in the second and third are very obviously taken from the first.
+he spent years trying to <m> draw a family diagram of his </m> six generations.||he spent years trying to construct his family tree back six generations.||he spent years trying to chart out six generations.
+kids, make sure to <m> stay </m> behind the grown-ups on our walk.||kids, make sure to keep behind the grown-ups on our walk.||kids, make sure to stay behind the grown-ups on our walk.
+i'm afraid you're not going to find him here. <m> he has left. </m>||i'm afraid you're not going to find him here. the bird has flown.||i'm afraid you're not going to find him here.he's gone.
+the company rose <m> by trading sub-prime mortgages, and then fell </m> when the housing bubble burst.||the company rose like a rocket by trading sub-prime mortgages, and then fell like a stick when the housing bubble burst.||the company rose by trading sub-prime mortgages, and then fell when the housing bubble burst.
+he had been trying to quit smoking since a year but couldn’t, so he decided to <m> quit abruptly and completely. </m>||he had been trying to quit smoking since a year but couldn’t, so he decided to go cold turkey.||he had been trying to quit smoking since a year but couldn’t, so he decided to pull the plug.
+i wonder how they will <m> perform </m> against the top-seeded team in the division.||i wonder how they will fare against the top-seeded team in the division.||i wonder how they will fare against the top-seeded team in the division.
+she is a strong woman and can <m> handle all her things </m> without having a man in her life.||she is a strong woman and can paddle own canoe without having a man in her life.||she is a strong woman and can carry herself without having a man in her life.
+place <m> </m> the door once you have it off its hinges so we can finish painting the door frame.||place aside the door once you have it off its hinges so we can finish painting the door frame.||place in the door once you have it off its hinges so we can finish painting the door frame.
+i don’t see any <m> another proper ways for </m> this issue.||i don’t see any way around this issue.||i don’t see any other way around this issue.
+our nearby store is a one-stop shop and you 'll find <m> just about everything </m> in there.||our nearby store is a one-stop shop and you 'll find everything but the kitchen sink in there.||our nearby store is a one-stop shop and you 'll find everything and everything in there.
+thousands of screaming fans <m> gathered </m> to welcome the champions home||thousands of screaming fans turned out to welcome the champions home||thousands of screaming fans jammed together to welcome the champions home
+it's hard to <m> accept </m> jeff at face value when he's been caught lying in the past.||it's hard to take jeff at face value when he's been caught lying in the past.||it's hard to take jeff at face value when he's been caught lying in the past.
+the early morning news programme has a new <m> presenter. </m>||the early morning news programme has a new anchorman.||the early morning news programme has a new face.
+i'm thinking that we'll <m> insert </m> a dresser between the bed and our wall.||i'm thinking that we'll slide in a dresser between the bed and our wall.||i'm thinking that we'll lay a dresser between the bed and our wall.
+i've tried adjusting it over and over again, but the projector is still <m> not able to produce a clear, sharp image. </m>||i've tried adjusting it over and over again, but the projector is still out of focus.||i've tried adjusting it over and over again, but the projector is still out of focus.
+the company makes everyone take a <m> drug </m> test at the end of the week.||the company makes everyone take a urine test at the end of the week.||the company makes everyone take a drug test at the end of the week.
+when i heard <m> </m> her voice, i knew my mom had bad news for me.||when i heard the catch in her voice, i knew my mom had bad news for me.||when i heard the sound of her voice, i knew my mom had bad news for me.
+this is a very <m> inferior </m> cloth.||this is a very poor quality cloth.||this is a very inferior cloth.
+the journalists <m> found out more about </m> the topic of insider stock-trading among government officials.||the journalists pursued the topic of insider stock-trading among government officials.||the journalists delved into the topic of insider stock-trading among government officials.
+i hate seeing the animals in the zoo <m> walk </m> around their cages like that. they all look so unhappy!||i hate seeing the animals in the zoo pace around their cages like that. they all look so unhappy!||i hate seeing the animals in the zoo run around their cages like that.they all look so unhappy!
+catherine <m> outclassed </m> the other kids in the spelling bee.||catherine knocked spots off the other kids in the spelling bee.||catherine knocked the socks off the other kids in the spelling bee.
+our team <m> obtained the least favorable outcome </m> and had to come in over the weekend to work on the revised proposal.||our team drew the short straw and had to come in over the weekend to work on the revised proposal.||our team fell short and had to come in over the weekend to work on the revised proposal.
+you really need to stop <m> failing </m> if you want to keep your job as our lead artist—you work for the company, not for yourself.||you really need to stop marching out of step if you want to keep your job as our lead artist—you work for the company, not for yourself.||you really need to stop beating yourself up if you want to keep your job as our lead artist—you work for the company, not for yourself.
+it is usually the close circle of celebrities who are in <m> a partnership </m> with the paparazzi.||it is usually the close circle of celebrities who are in the cahoots with the paparazzi.||it is usually the close circle of celebrities who are in love with the paparazzi.
+he was worried he wouldn’t <m> cross </m> his lost notes while cleaning off his desk.||he was worried he wouldn’t run across his lost notes while cleaning off his desk.||he was worried he wouldn’t cross his lost notes while cleaning off his desk.
+his <m> easily persuaded </m> character led to him being defrauded.||his ductile character led to him being defrauded.||his soft-spoken character led to him being defrauded.
+i thought he was <m> homosexual </m> by the way he dressed.||i thought he was bent by the way he dressed.||i thought he was gay by the way he dressed.
+i know you don't like working weekends, but you'll just have to <m> accept </m> it until our financial situation improves.||i know you don't like working weekends, but you'll just have to wear it until our financial situation improves.||i know you don't like working weekends, but you'll just have to bear it until our financial situation improves.
+when her business went bankrupt, her whole world collapsed about <m> her. </m>||when her business went bankrupt, her whole world collapsed about her ears.||when her business went bankrupt, her whole world collapsed about her.
+i just need <m> a short time </m> to grab my notes, and then i'll meet with you.||i just need half a second to grab my notes, and then i'll meet with you.||i just need a break to grab my notes, and then i'll meet with you.
+i always knew that someday my life would flip and i would <m> become famous. </m>||i always knew that someday my life would flip and i would make it big.||i always knew that someday my life would flip and i would make a name for myself.
+after having to count my pennies for so long, it's nice to be able to <m> relax </m> a bit!||after having to count my pennies for so long, it's nice to be able to loosen the purse strings a bit!||after having to count my pennies for so long, it's nice to be able to breathe easy a bit!
+i'm just about ready to move to europe, but i need to <m> deal </m> with my ex-girlfriend before i go.||i'm just about ready to move to europe, but i need to tie up some loose ends with my ex-girlfriend before i go.||i'm just about ready to move to europe, but i need to make peace with my ex-girlfriend before i go.
+we need to drive <m> very quickly </m> in order to get there on time!||we need to drive like sixty in order to get there on time!||we need to drive like hell in order to get there on time!
+i can't tell you what phil said—i'm <m> confident in him! </m>||i can't tell you what phil said—i'm in his confidence!||i can't tell you what phil said—i'm a firm believer!
+oh, i already <m> gave </m> that project to jane.||oh, i already allocated that project to jane.||oh, i already gave that project to jane.
+that joke is not <m> </m> funny.||that joke is not a bit funny.||that joke is not that funny.
+i knew something was wrong when i walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were <m> silent. </m>||i knew something was wrong when i walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were quiet as the grave.||i knew something was wrong when i walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were silent as a bell.
+can we meet next week instead? i'm <m> very busy </m> right now.||can we meet next week instead? i'm busy as a bee right now.||can we meet next week instead?i'm as busy as a bee right now.
+i know you want to stimulate the financial sector, but repealing federal regulations would be a <m> better solution. </m>||i know you want to stimulate the financial sector, but repealing federal regulations would be a cure worse than the disease.||i know you want to stimulate the financial sector, but repealing federal regulations would be a better solution.
+his data gives plenty of <m> support to </m> his arguments.||his data gives plenty of scaffolding for his arguments.||his data gives plenty of support for his arguments.
+my date was really attractive and very funny, but good lord, she had <m> bad </m> breath.||my date was really attractive and very funny, but good lord, she had horrible jungle breath.||my date was really attractive and very funny, but good lord, she had bad breath.
+i knew i didn't have much time before my train arrived, but i decided to <m> take </m> a quick drink at the bar anyway.||i knew i didn't have much time before my train arrived, but i decided to chance a quick drink at the bar anyway.||i knew i didn't have much time before my train arrived, but i decided to grab a quick drink at the bar anyway.
+her homeless friends were <m> human resources </m> for her novel.||her homeless friends were raw material for her novel.||her homeless friends were the backbone for her novel.
+ok, let's get back on the road. who wants to sit <m> in the front passenger seat of a car? </m>||ok, let's get back on the road. who wants to sit shotgun?||ok, let's get back on the road.who wants to sit behind the wheel?
+they have a <m> reliable </m> relationship.||they have a steady relationship.||they have a solid relationship.
+they 've even <m> altered pictures of me doing moronic things i would never do , ag an enthusiastic and vocal supporter. </m>||they 've even doctored pictures of me doing moronic things i would never do , like cheerleading.||they 've even painted pictures of me doing moronic things i would never do , ag an enthusiastic and vocal supporter.
+temple bar is definitely the <m> place that attracts the most attention </m> in dublin.||temple bar is definitely the center of attraction in dublin.||temple bar is definitely the talk of the town in dublin.
+as your legal counsel, we will remain <m> available </m> for the duration of the trial.||as your legal counsel, we will remain near to hand for the duration of the trial.||as your legal counsel, we will remain on your side for the duration of the trial.
+you add two cups of water to the mix, heat it for five minutes and <m> </m> the soup is ready.||you add two cups of water to the mix, heat it for five minutes and bob’s your uncle, the soup is ready.||you add two cups of water to the mix, heat it for five minutes and voila, the soup is ready.
+and man and art <m> combined together naturally </m> again.||and man and art with nature fused again.||and man and art joined again.
+connie <m> has nothing to do </m> because she finished all of her chores early.||connie is at a loose end because she finished all of her chores early.||connie has nothing to do because she finished all of her chores early.
+the <m> president's opinions are not easily changed </m> on economic policy.||the president is not flexible on economic policy.||the president's opinions on economic policy.
+i love coming to the railway stations because it is such a <m> busy place </m> out here.||i love coming to the railway stations because it is such a hive of activities out here.||i love coming to the railway stations because it is such a busy place out here.
+<m> backwards, </m> you're standing too close to me!||back up, you're standing too close to me!||backwards, you're standing too close to me!
+it was almost painful watching them all <m> fall behind </m> during the parade like that—it was obvious they hadn't spent any time practicing or rehearsing.||it was almost painful watching them all march out of time during the parade like that—it was obvious they hadn't spent any time practicing or rehearsing.||it was almost painful watching them all fall behind during the parade like that—it was obvious they hadn't spent any time practicing or rehearsing.
+they <m> were always around. </m>||they hovered about , almost like chaperones.||they were always around.
+if you <m> find </m> my jacket, please let me know. i forget where i left it.||if you come across my jacket, please let me know. i forget where i left it.||if you come across my jacket, please let me know.i forget where i left it.
+this lawyer is set up in the uptown area since <m> long ago </m> because his business is much better there with influential clients walking in all the time.||this lawyer is set up in the uptown area since the year dot because his business is much better there with influential clients walking in all the time.||this lawyer is set up in the uptown area since the dawn of time because his business is much better there with influential clients walking in all the time.
+don't worry, his allegations are <m> completely irrelevant—i </m> wasn't even in the office that day.||don't worry, his allegations are a complete nothing burger—i wasn't even in the office that day.||don't worry, his allegations are off the record—i wasn't even in the office that day.
+bumping into my old high school sweetheart in the grocery store was a real <m> nostalgia moment. </m>||bumping into my old high school sweetheart in the grocery store was a real blast from the past.||bumping into my old high school sweetheart in the grocery store was a real goose bump.
+you expect steve to buy you a drink? ha! that guy wouldn't <m> buy you a drink if he was miserly ! </m>||you expect steve to buy you a drink? ha! that guy wouldn't shout if a shark bit him!||you expect steve to buy you a drink?ha!that guy wouldn't buy you a drink if he was miserly!
+it took lewis only a few rounds to <m> find out the qualities </m> of tyson.||it took lewis only a few rounds to take the measure of tyson.||it took lewis only a few rounds to test the waters of tyson.
+just so you know, i <m> submitted your name </m> for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to florida!||just so you know, i threw your name in the hat for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to florida!||just so you know, i entered your name in for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to florida!
+i want to make the scene realistic, so don't <m> pretend to punch someone </m> next time!||i want to make the scene realistic, so don't pull your punches next time!||i want to make the scene realistic, so don't punch someone in the face next time!
+the store said they'd be able to <m> reduce </m> the price by a couple hundred dollars since we'll be buying in such large quantities.||the store said they'd be able to work down the price by a couple hundred dollars since we'll be buying in such large quantities.||the store said they'd be able to cut the price by a couple hundred dollars since we'll be buying in such large quantities.
+after my daughter 's interview i waited <m> in a nervous and excited manner </m> for the results to be announced.||after my daughter 's interview i waited with bated breath for the results to be announced.||after my daughter 's interview i waited with bated breath for the results to be announced.
+i have no one who cares about me, and i have no job or prospects. i'm feeling <m> inadequate </m> these days.||i have no one who cares about me, and i have no job or prospects. i'm feeling like a broken vessel these days.||i have no one who cares about me, and i have no job or prospects.i'm feeling under the weather these days.
+i <m> know </m> that mom will take us out for ice cream if you finish your vegetables.||i have it on good authority that mom will take us out for ice cream if you finish your vegetables.||i have a feeling that mom will take us out for ice cream if you finish your vegetables.
+she warned the children to <m> stay </m> away from the old man who lived on the corner of their neighborhood.||she warned the children to remain away from the old man who lived on the corner of their neighborhood.||she warned the children to stay away from the old man who lived on the corner of their neighborhood.
+i have <m> lots </m> of coins that i need to take to the bank and deposit.||i have loads of coins that i need to take to the bank and deposit.||i have buckets of coins that i need to take to the bank and deposit.
+nor did i <m> listen to </m> the melody throughout.||nor did i bear the melody throughout.||nor did i hear the melody throughout.