It's always good to know that, ____________ what may, your job is safe.

When you develop a throat infection or catch a ______________ the glands in the neck swell up.

No, you're not the star player on the team, but you always do your ______________, which encourages the rest of us to do the same.

It is important to _____________ in mind the historical dimension of these issues.

She _____________ us a set of saucepans as a wedding present.

He used wholemeal flour to _____________ bread, scones, pies and cakes, concocted elaborate salads and dosed himself with vitamins.

Don't put the blame _______________ me for your mistakes!

You should ______________ the bus if you want to see the sights.

It's been a few months since we've seen my mother-in-law so we need to ______________ a visit this weekend.

I struggled to break the ______________ of biting my nails, but getting regular manicures helped.

The company came under ______________ after a newspaper reported allegations of the CEO's misappropriation of funds.

The book's title caught my ______________ and I picked the book up.

It's amazing how the overhead lighting _____________ wonders with this room. It's like an entirely new space.

If you _____________ a headache you can take an aspirin.

These tax cuts will ______________ industry a helping hand.

A number of companies have been putting _______________ on politicians to ease up on corporate taxes and regulations.

After years of being looked after by his mother, he didn't _____________ kindly to being told to cook for himself.

If you get caught cheating on your exam, you'll have to ______________ the price which could include expulsion.

We paid ______________ the nose to get the car fixed.

It’s a rare piece of jewelry, but I wouldn’t like to put a _______________ on it.

It's relatively easy to ______________ little tweaks to a production system.

I've got to get into town. Can you give me a _____________?

He likes to _______________ breakfast in bed on a Saturday morning.

She had never intended to _____________ wrong and he had punished her too hard!

He knows how to ______________ an opportunity.

Oh, your replacement doesn't even ______________ close to you. She's totally disorganized, and bossy too.

Everyone was deathly silent after John went ballistic and left the meeting. I tried breaking the _______________ with a joke, but it didn't help.

She had broken _______________ her family years ago.

Friends and relatives came to pay their last ______________ to Mr Clarke.

I’d always dreamed of owning my own home, and now my dream has come ______________.

He asked me to _____________ a seat and listen to some music he would put on.

She _______________ me her assurance that she would sign the contract immediately.

When the grass in the yard _____________ fire, I thought the whole house was going to burn down.

I have tried to _____________ a verse in English. Does it sound natural?

The pensions scandal ______________ a lot of damage to the Government's credibility.

I’ve a good ______________ to tell your father what a naughty girl you are!

If you need somewhere to stay, we can put you ______________ for the night.

I finally ________________ a break when a big Hollywood producer asked me to audition for a part in a movie.

He's a brutal tyrant, that's how he came _______________ power.

I didn't know what the bunny was running from, until I caught _______________ of the dog that was chasing it.

That day, I _______________ an experiment: how to use simple materials to produce a hot-air balloon.

He has ______________ a mind to do his homework.

But when he uncovered the picture, he gave a ____________ of pain.

It's good to get into the habit of making the ______________ in the morning. It's an easy accomplishment to start your day!

He was reluctant to _____________ tea with his most cherished pottery pot when receiving guests.

I will not put up _____________ your bad behaviour any longer!

The monitors were assigned to ______________ notes for the meeting.

Some people find it difficult to _____________ a compliment directly; to do so embarrasses them.

Organizations in this environment must pay ______________ to flexibility, quality and asset utilization to remain competitive.

With his speed, I think he'll ______________ a record for running before he graduates from high school.

The server still hasn't taken our order, we just can't _____________ her eye.

People ____________ exercise to keep fit.

I've had Jennie on my _____________ lately. Do you know how she is?

A council has been asked to _______________ permission for the development in return for money for recreational facilities.

It may be a very easy way to _____________ money, but that doesn't make it right.

Don’t worry about making a _____________. The children are wide awake.

Don’t worry about making a _____________. The children are wide awake.

Government put a tax ______________ the luxury goods.

The company said it had ______________ a profit of about £1.4bn on the deal.

Voters are beginning to _______________ notice of him as a serious candidate.

A photographer comes along, and he takes a photograph ______________ her, and he sells it for lots of money.

Then you can relax, ____________ a bath and a nice breakfast.

I'd to ______________ a 5000-franc deposit to the landlord before I could move into the house.

I know you're discouraged about having to look for a new job, but _______________ the opportunity to consider different areas of work that you might be interested in.

As a pharmacist, you ______________ responsibility for human life.

He never gets the chance to put his ideas ______________ practice.

He always makes a _____________ of his grandchildren.

The heavy storm has _____________ a real mess of the garden.

The coach makes _______________ of everyone on the team, so no one ever feels left out during a game.

I'm not making a separate trip in the car, so make room _____________ your brother back there!

He's played on the team for years, but he's _____________ his bow as team captain tomorrow night.

Dad made ______________ if to chase me out of the room.

Why don't you ______________ a try at convincing him?

She has _______________ birth to two sets of twins.

I tried to ______________ believe she was happy, but knew deep down it wasn't true.

According to vegetation analysis, acid deposition might _______________ harm to fir and cryptomeria, both of which are acid-sensitive.

Peter arranged a taxi to Victoria for me to ______________ a train to Gatwick and the last flight to Edinburgh.

Once a style of dress is outdated, it's hard to believe that it ever _____________ into fashion in the first place.

The statutes are different in different places so sometimes you can ______________ a law without even knowing it!

I hope to pass my exams next month and finally _______________ my university degree.

Please take ______________ instead of everyone talking at once.

A slower-than-expected financial quarter has put some investors ______________ guard.

It was decided that I would ______________ my sister's place as the head of the company.

After the large income tax hike, many people suddenly found it difficult to make both ends ____________.

. Don't let the evil spirits ______________ the peace and placidity of angels.

I thought it was time to come ______________ with everybody about what I'd been doing.

It appears to me that he didn't ______________ my meaning.

Hey, ____________ me a favor and take these bags into the kitchen while I get the others from the car.

I have a real problem _______________ people who use their mobile phones on the train.

If these kinds of math problems always seem to ______________ you trouble, maybe you should ask your teacher for some more help.

The campers went foraging for wood to _____________ a fire.

Why does it seem like everyone in the office makes free _______________ the food in the fridge? It's clearly labeled!

She cried because they made fun ______________ her.

The child tried to ______________ friends with the dog.

I'd like to _____________ you all at your ease and assure you that there will be no layoffs, so please do not listen to the rumors going around.

The game demo lets you _____________ a test drive.

The U.S. _____________ the lead in declaring war on terrorism.

You’d better take it ______________ until you feel better.

I _____________ tributes to the efforts he has made to change this state of affairs.

Today we ______________ electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this discovery has been.

I hope my teacher will _______________ into account the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks my paper.

His willpower helped him _____________ through all obstacles.

He's been ______________ noises about taking us all to Rio, but we haven't heard anything definite.

The new tax regulations _____________ into force next week.

I ______________ the Times crossword every morning.

I _____________ a feeling we’ve met before.

We have received hundreds of calls from people _____________ inquiries about the availability of the product.

I had to _____________ a speech at my brother's wedding.

I wish my parents would _______________ a stop to their bickering and just be civil to one another!

We're currently ______________ steps to secure funding for the project before we announce it to the public.

This program _____________ heavy demands on the computer’s memory.

Do you ______________ any experience working with kids?

I know it isn't easy facing off against the lowlifes of this town, but you're on the police force and you have to _____________ your duty.

I’m enjoying my English class, but it’s about to _____________ to an end.

__________ your duty.

I’m enjoying my English class, but it’s about to _____________ to an end.

If you're feeling sad, getting out in the sunlight should ______________ you good.

Let's _____________ a break when you finish this homework.

I don’t usually lend people money, but in your case, I’ll _____________ an exception.

He seemed to ______________ great delight in embarrassing me.

He gave her a present to ____________ amends for his rudeness.

I just had a _____________ with Stu and he said he'll join us tonight.

I know Adam _____________ your heart, but there are lots of guys out there who would treat you well.

Playing the guitar just doesn't ______________ naturally to me, maybe because I have no sense of rhythm.

I suspected that my friend was stealing money from me, and then I ______________ her in the act.

She was sitting in front of the mirror _______________ her hair.

They had great difficulty _______________ finding a replacement.

The group _______________ concerts for charity throughout Europe.

Come in and ______________ yourself at home! I'm just finishing up a few things in the kitchen.

You're ______________ a mountain out of a molehill. You wrote one bad essay. It doesn't mean you're going to fail.

These giant banks were all culpable for the economic crash, and I think we should _______________ them to shame for it.

I have meetings all day, so please _____________ the lead on this project, Joan.

But remember that you can not usually ______________ a will unless you are over 18.

I haven't made ________________ my mind where to go yet.

We must _______________ action to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas.

My flatmates want to ____________ a party, but I'm not keen on the idea.

I had a ______________, but nothing in the shop interested me.

It was obvious that she had _____________ her homework and thoroughly prepared for her interview.

He was caught ______________ handed taking money from the till.

I know I was supposed to run a full mile. I didn't want to come _____________, but I was going to collapse if I didn't take a break!

My mother was fine this morning, but she broke _____________ tears at the funeral.

Bring the ironing board through here, then you can watch TV while you ______________ the ironing.

The medical community continues to ______________ progress in the fight against cancer.

I wish you’d make an effort ______________ get on with her.

If she didn't come I'd _____________ arrangements for her to have set amounts of cash from time to time.

Let’s take advantage ______________ the good weather and go to the beach.

The story takes _____________ in the 18th century.

All the children took part _____________ the Thanksgiving play.

Try to relax for a couple of hours until the pills ________________ effect.

His parents ______________ his way all through college, so it's no wonder he has no concept of working to earn his own keep.

The president has reiterated that the government will not be ______________ an interest in any foreign country's business in the future unless it is directly related to our own.

I have to take care _______________ my little sister this afternoon.

The neighborhood is going to start ______________ people to shame who don't pick up after their pets.

When you want to _____________ a change in your life, you can only start by stepping up.

The kids are ____________ a blast running around the beach all day.

How to _______________ research based on their theories has proved difficult for phenomenologists.

Fresh evidence has recently _____________ to light that suggests that he didn't in fact commit the murder.

She had to ______________ a choice between the two dresses.

She had broken ______________ her family years ago.

Make a comment ______________ this sentence.

Dr. Evans has ______________ a valuable contribution to the life of the school.

We ___________ some improvements to the house before selling it.

Can we stop for a minute? I need to _____________ my breath, I can't run as fast as you guys!

I’m not surprised she _____________ offence at his remarks.

He took pity _____________ the hungry children and gave them food.

She admitted that she had ______________ a mistake.

The trailer made the movie _____________ to be an action adventure, but it was really just a boring period piece.

I had to leave the dinner party after being _____________ to the blush by my own mother, who decided that my shortcomings were an appropriate topic of conversation.

I'll join you in a minute but I need to _____________ a phone call first.

Unfortunately, the president has taken the ________________ that the national parks around the country are not worth protecting and maintaining.

They all seem to think that I ask rather cheeky questions, which I’ll take _____________ a compliment.