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1) They really do make the perfect couple. I've never known two people who get on so well.---
2) I've heard their marriage is on the rocks. and they're getting divorced.---have difficulties
3) It's a match made in Haven And to think they first got together on an Internet dating agency! ----a perfect combination of two people or things
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Tuesday 18 December 2012. Power and Politics
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4) The Government are being accused of letting the press set the tone for their policies? --- to establish a particular mood or character for something
5) I've got a serious complaint and I want to speak to the person who run the show---in charge of an activity or event
6) Don't ask me. It's the manager who call the shots around here.---make decision, decide what to do
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Wednesday 19 December 2012. Topic: Difficult Situations
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7) For a working mother, the balancing act between work and home is a tough one.---require to balance between sth and sth
8) You're going to have to grasp the nettle and speak to the boss about the problem.--- to take action immediately in order to deal with an unpleasant situation
9) We've done all we can at our end. The ball's now in your court.--- to be someone else's move, play, or turn. (From tennis.)
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Thursday 20 December 2012. Topic: Activity
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10) I'm afraid I won't be able to come out this weekend. I'm absolutely snowed under with work.
11) If you knuckle down and try to concentrate I'm sure you'll do well in your exams.—work hard
12) The doctor's told me to take it easy and to avoid stressful situations.