Unit 22 : Idioms + Word formation - Part 3

Complete using the words in the box

edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

Soccer Maestro is undoubtedly the last ……... in online football simulation games at the moment.

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edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

The picture that takes...............of place on our mantelpiece, though, is the one of our granddaughter graduating.

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edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

You're a.........for sore eyes, Claire! Thank goodness you're here - we desperately need your input. 

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edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

Jean Paul is clearly a very talented designer. His one Achilles’ ..................... , however, may be his lack of business sense.

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edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

The buffet at the party was out of this….....! I've never tasted such exquisite strawberries

Complete using the words in the box

edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

Amis' new novel is slightly below...........for a writer of his stature; I was a little disappointed.

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edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

All the bands were fantastic, but The Editors and Franz Ferdinand really stole the………..

Complete using the words in the box

edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

I'm happy to simplify things for the readers, but I draw................. at telling them blatant untruths. 

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edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

I think the media's response has been a little over the ……….  - it's only a TV programme, after all.

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edge / fuel / heel / line / par / pride / show / sight / top / whistle / word / world

Recent allegations in the press about price-fixing at the auction house have only added............... to the fire regarding speculation about Dotheby's future.