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10 - Putting your foot in it·Outcomes Upper-Intermediate - Student's Book

Question

Complete the sentences with these pairs of words. You may need to reserve the order of the words.

Answer

  1. due; pregnant (When is the baby due? = When do you expect the baby to be born?)
  2. burst out; realised (burst out crying = suddenly started crying; split up = stop a relationship, stop going out together)
  3. send; copying in
  4. turned up; dressed (turn up = arrive)
  5. meant; see
  6. foot; surprise (put your foot in it = say or do something that upsets or embarrasses someone)
  7. politician; clue (I don’t have a clue = I have no idea)
  8. stupid; live (live on air = being broadcast live on radio or TV)

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