B1 – 51 … as a result of
… as a result of
… The road was closed as a result of the heavy rain.
… As a result of a simple mistake, the plan changed.
… as a result of is Because of something.
… as a result of
/ as a result of
… The road was closed as a result of the heavy rain.
/ The road was closed as a result of the heavy rain.
… The road was closed as a result of the heavy rain.
… As a result of a simple mistake, the plan changed.
/ As a result of a simple mistake, the plan changed.
… As a result of a simple mistake, the plan changed.
B1 – 52 … in a nutshell
… in a nutshell
… In a nutshell, the main idea is to work together.
… In a nutshell, the project needs basic improvements.
… in a nutshell is In a very short and clear way.
… in a nutshell
/ in a nutshell
… In a nutshell, the main idea is to work together.
/ In a nutshell, the main idea is to work together.
… In a nutshell, the main idea is to work together.
… In a nutshell, the project needs basic improvements.
/ In a nutshell, the project needs basic improvements.
… In a nutshell, the project needs basic improvements.
B1 – 53 … in addition to
… in addition to
… In addition to his regular job, he teaches part-time.
… In addition to simple tasks, she handles complex ones.
… in addition to is Besides; also including.
… in addition to
/ in addition to
… In addition to his regular job, he teaches part-time.
/ In addition to his regular job, he teaches part-time.
… In addition to his regular job, he teaches part-time.
… In addition to simple tasks, she handles complex ones.
/ In addition to simple tasks, she handles complex ones.
… In addition to simple tasks, she handles complex ones.
B1 – 54 … in advance
… in advance
… Please book your basic ticket in advance.
… We prepared the main materials in advance.
… in advance is Before something happens.
… in advance
/ in advance
… Please book your basic ticket in advance.
/ Please book your basic ticket in advance.
… Please book your basic ticket in advance.
… We prepared the main materials in advance.
/ We prepared the main materials in advance.
… We prepared the main materials in advance.
B1 – 55 … in practice
… in practice
… In practice, the simple rule is hard to follow.
… In practice, the basic plan works well.
… in practice is In reality; when actually done.
… in practice
/ in practice
… In practice, the simple rule is hard to follow.
/ In practice, the simple rule is hard to follow.
… In practice, the simple rule is hard to follow.
… In practice, the basic plan works well.
/ In practice, the basic plan works well.
… In practice, the basic plan works well.
B1 – 56 … in response to
… in response to
… In response to the recent changes, we updated the policy.
… He acted in response to a clear request.
… in response to is As a reaction to something.
… in response to
/ in response to
… In response to the recent changes, we updated the policy.
/ In response to the recent changes, we updated the policy.
… In response to the recent changes, we updated the policy.
… He acted in response to a clear request.
/ He acted in response to a clear request.
… He acted in response to a clear request.
B1 – 57 … in spite of
… in spite of
… In spite of the bad weather, the event continued.
… She finished the job in spite of a simple problem.
… in spite of is Despite something.
… in spite of
/ in spite of
… In spite of the bad weather, the event continued.
/ In spite of the bad weather, the event continued.
… In spite of the bad weather, the event continued.
… She finished the job in spite of a simple problem.
/ She finished the job in spite of a simple problem.
… She finished the job in spite of a simple problem.
B1 – 58 … in the meantime
… in the meantime
… I’ll finish a small task in the meantime.
… In the meantime, please read this basic guide.
… in the meantime is During the time between two events.
… in the meantime
/ in the meantime
… I’ll finish a small task in the meantime.
/ I’ll finish a small task in the meantime.
… I’ll finish a small task in the meantime.
… In the meantime, please read this basic guide.
/ In the meantime, please read this basic guide.
… In the meantime, please read this basic guide.
B1 – 59 … on average
… on average
… On average, people sleep seven hours a night.
… On average, a simple meal costs ten dollars.
… on average is Typically; usually; when numbers are combined.
… on average
/ on average
… On average, people sleep seven hours a night.
/ On average, people sleep seven hours a night.
… On average, people sleep seven hours a night.
… On average, a simple meal costs ten dollars.
/ On average, a simple meal costs ten dollars.
… On average, a simple meal costs ten dollars.
B1 – 60 … on the contrary
… on the contrary
… I’m not tired; on the contrary, I feel full of energy.
… On the contrary, the simple plan worked well.
… on the contrary is Opposite to what was said.
… on the contrary
/ on the contrary
… I’m not tired; on the contrary, I feel full of energy.
/ I’m not tired; on the contrary, I feel full of energy.
… I’m not tired; on the contrary, I feel full of energy.
… On the contrary, the simple plan worked well.
/ On the contrary, the simple plan worked well.
… On the contrary, the simple plan worked well.
B1 – 61 … on the one hand
… on the one hand
… On the one hand, the basic design is easy to use.
… On the one hand, the main idea is helpful.
… on the one hand is Considering one side of an issue.
… on the one hand
/ on the one hand
… On the one hand, the basic design is easy to use.
/ On the one hand, the basic design is easy to use.
… On the one hand, the basic design is easy to use.
… On the one hand, the main idea is helpful.
/ On the one hand, the main idea is helpful.
… On the one hand, the main idea is helpful.
B1 – 62 … on the other hand
… on the other hand
… On the other hand, it has serious limitations.
… On the other hand, the simple version is cheaper.
… on the other hand is Considering the opposite side.
… on the other hand
/ on the other hand
… On the other hand, it has serious limitations.
/ On the other hand, it has serious limitations.
… On the other hand, it has serious limitations.
… On the other hand, the simple version is cheaper.
/ On the other hand, the simple version is cheaper.
… On the other hand, the simple version is cheaper.
B1 – 63 … more often than not
… more often than not
… More often than not, small problems solve themselves.
… More often than not, a basic answer is enough.
… more often than not is Usually; most of the time.
… more often than not
/ more often than not
… More often than not, small problems solve themselves.
/ More often than not, small problems solve themselves.
… More often than not, small problems solve themselves.
… More often than not, a basic answer is enough.
/ More often than not, a basic answer is enough.
… More often than not, a basic answer is enough.
B1 – 64 … sooner or later
… sooner or later
… Sooner or later, the truth comes out.
… Sooner or later, a simple solution appears.
… sooner or later is Eventually.
… sooner or later
/ sooner or later
… Sooner or later, the truth comes out.
/ Sooner or later, the truth comes out.
… Sooner or later, the truth comes out.
… Sooner or later, a simple solution appears.
/ Sooner or later, a simple solution appears.
… Sooner or later, a simple solution appears.
B1 – 65 … as a matter of fact
… as a matter of fact
… As a matter of fact, the main reason is different.
… As a matter of fact, it’s quite simple.
… as a matter of fact is Actually; in truth.
… as a matter of fact
/ as a matter of fact
… As a matter of fact, the main reason is different.
/ As a matter of fact, the main reason is different.
… As a matter of fact, the main reason is different.
… As a matter of fact, it’s quite simple.
/ As a matter of fact, it’s quite simple.
… As a matter of fact, it’s quite simple.
B1 – 66 … at first glance
… at first glance
… At first glance, the basic design looks fine.
… At first glance, it seemed simple.
… at first glance is When first seen or considered.
… at first glance
/ at first glance
… At first glance, the basic design looks fine.
/ At first glance, the basic design looks fine.
… At first glance, the basic design looks fine.
… At first glance, it seemed simple.
/ At first glance, it seemed simple.
… At first glance, it seemed simple.
B1 – 67 … on the whole
… on the whole
… On the whole, the general results were positive.
… On the whole, the simple plan worked well.
… on the whole is Generally; overall.
… on the whole
/ on the whole
… On the whole, the general results were positive.
/ On the whole, the general results were positive.
… On the whole, the general results were positive.
… On the whole, the simple plan worked well.
/ On the whole, the simple plan worked well.
… On the whole, the simple plan worked well.
B1 – 68 … to some extent
… to some extent
… To some extent, the main idea is correct.
… To some extent, the basic rule applies.
… to some extent is Partly; not completely.
… to some extent
/ to some extent
… To some extent, the main idea is correct.
/ To some extent, the main idea is correct.
… To some extent, the main idea is correct.
… To some extent, the basic rule applies.
/ To some extent, the basic rule applies.
… To some extent, the basic rule applies.
B1 – 69 … to one’s surprise
… to one’s surprise
… To my surprise, the small team finished early.
… To her surprise, the simple answer was right.
… to one’s surprise is Unexpectedly for someone.
… to one’s surprise
/ to one’s surprise
… To my surprise, the small team finished early.
/ To my surprise, the small team finished early.
… To my surprise, the small team finished early.
… To her surprise, the simple answer was right.
/ To her surprise, the simple answer was right.
… To her surprise, the simple answer was right.
B1 – 70 … with respect to
… with respect to
… With respect to the main issue, we agree.
… With respect to basic needs, the plan is good.
… with respect to is Regarding; concerning.
… with respect to
/ with respect to
… With respect to the main issue, we agree.
/ With respect to the main issue, we agree.
… With respect to the main issue, we agree.
… With respect to basic needs, the plan is good.
/ With respect to basic needs, the plan is good.
… With respect to basic needs, the plan is good.
B1 – 71 … without question
… without question
… She is without question the best person for the job.
… Without question, the main goal is important.
… without question is Certainly; undeniably.
… without question
/ without question
… She is without question the best person for the job.
/ She is without question the best person for the job.
… She is without question the best person for the job.
… Without question, the main goal is important.
/ Without question, the main goal is important.
… Without question, the main goal is important.
B1 – 72 … food for thought
… food for thought
… His comment gave us serious food for thought.
… The simple example was real food for thought.
… food for thought is Something that makes you think deeply.
… food for thought
/ food for thought
… His comment gave us serious food for thought.
/ His comment gave us serious food for thought.
… His comment gave us serious food for thought.
… The simple example was real food for thought.
/ The simple example was real food for thought.
… The simple example was real food for thought.
B1 – 73 … the bigger picture
… the bigger picture
… We must look at the bigger picture to make smart choices.
… The bigger picture shows a clear trend.
… the bigger picture is The overall situation, not just small details.
… the bigger picture
/ the bigger picture
… We must look at the bigger picture to make smart choices.
/ We must look at the bigger picture to make smart choices.
… We must look at the bigger picture to make smart choices.
… The bigger picture shows a clear trend.
/ The bigger picture shows a clear trend.
… The bigger picture shows a clear trend.
B1 – 74 … a matter of time
… a matter of time
… It was only a matter of time before the main change happened.
… Sooner or later, a simple fix will come—it’s a matter of time.
… a matter of time is Something certain to happen eventually.
… a matter of time
/ a matter of time
… It was only a matter of time before the main change happened.
/ It was only a matter of time before the main change happened.
… It was only a matter of time before the main change happened.
… Sooner or later, a simple fix will come—it’s a matter of time.
/ Sooner or later, a simple fix will come—it’s a matter of time.
… Sooner or later, a simple fix will come—it’s a matter of time.
B1 – 75 … a blessing in disguise
… a blessing in disguise
… Losing the old job was a blessing in disguise.
… The small delay turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
… a blessing in disguise is Something that seems bad but later turns out good.
… a blessing in disguise
/ a blessing in disguise
… Losing the old job was a blessing in disguise.
/ Losing the old job was a blessing in disguise.
… Losing the old job was a blessing in disguise.
… The small delay turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
/ The small delay turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
… The small delay turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
B1 – 76 … the last straw
… the last straw
… His rude comment was the last straw.
… The simple mistake became the last straw for her.
… the last straw is The final problem that makes a situation unbearable.
… the last straw
/ the last straw
… His rude comment was the last straw.
/ His rude comment was the last straw.
… His rude comment was the last straw.
… The simple mistake became the last straw for her.
/ The simple mistake became the last straw for her.
… The simple mistake became the last straw for her.
B1 – 77 … the elephant in the room
… the elephant in the room
… No one talked about the big elephant in the room.
… The main problem was the elephant in the room.
… the elephant in the room is A major issue people avoid discussing.
… the elephant in the room
/ the elephant in the room
… No one talked about the big elephant in the room.
/ No one talked about the big elephant in the room.
… No one talked about the big elephant in the room.
… The main problem was the elephant in the room.
/ The main problem was the elephant in the room.
… The main problem was the elephant in the room.
B1 – 78 … the tip of the iceberg
… the tip of the iceberg
… The issue is just the tip of the iceberg; the real problem is bigger.
… The simple error was only the tip of the iceberg.
… the tip of the iceberg is A small part of a much larger problem.
… the tip of the iceberg
/ the tip of the iceberg
… The issue is just the tip of the iceberg; the real problem is bigger.
/ The issue is just the tip of the iceberg; the real problem is bigger.
… The issue is just the tip of the iceberg; the real problem is bigger.
… The simple error was only the tip of the iceberg.
/ The simple error was only the tip of the iceberg.
… The simple error was only the tip of the iceberg.
B1 – 79 … the writing on the wall
… the writing on the wall
… The writing on the wall was clear—the project would fail.
… She saw the writing on the wall after a basic warning.
… the writing on the wall is A clear sign of future trouble.
… the writing on the wall
/ the writing on the wall
… The writing on the wall was clear—the project would fail.
/ The writing on the wall was clear—the project would fail.
… The writing on the wall was clear—the project would fail.
… She saw the writing on the wall after a basic warning.
/ She saw the writing on the wall after a basic warning.
… She saw the writing on the wall after a basic warning.
B1 – 80 … a wake-up call
… a wake-up call
… The accident was a serious wake-up call.
… His simple mistake became a wake-up call.
… a wake-up call is Something that alerts you to a serious issue.
… a wake-up call
/ a wake-up call
… The accident was a serious wake-up call.
/ The accident was a serious wake-up call.
… The accident was a serious wake-up call.
… His simple mistake became a wake-up call.
/ His simple mistake became a wake-up call.
… His simple mistake became a wake-up call.
B1 – 81 … a game changer
… a game changer
… The new modern tool is a game changer.
… Her simple idea became a game changer.
… a game changer is Something that completely changes a situation.
… a game changer
/ a game changer
… The new modern tool is a game changer.
/ The new modern tool is a game changer.
… The new modern tool is a game changer.
… Her simple idea became a game changer.
/ Her simple idea became a game changer.
… Her simple idea became a game changer.
B1 – 82 … a hard pill to swallow
… a hard pill to swallow
… The bad news was a hard pill to swallow.
… His simple failure was a hard pill to swallow.
… a hard pill to swallow is Something difficult to accept.
… a hard pill to swallow
/ a hard pill to swallow
… The bad news was a hard pill to swallow.
/ The bad news was a hard pill to swallow.
… The bad news was a hard pill to swallow.
… His simple failure was a hard pill to swallow.
/ His simple failure was a hard pill to swallow.
… His simple failure was a hard pill to swallow.
B1 – 83 … a grey area
… a grey area
… The rule is a grey area with unclear details.
… It’s a grey area because the basic facts are missing.
… a grey area is Something unclear or not easily classified.
… a grey area
/ a grey area
… The rule is a grey area with unclear details.
/ The rule is a grey area with unclear details.
… The rule is a grey area with unclear details.
… It’s a grey area because the basic facts are missing.
/ It’s a grey area because the basic facts are missing.
… It’s a grey area because the basic facts are missing.
B1 – 84 … the bottom line
… the bottom line
… The bottom line is that the main goal matters.
… The bottom line is simple: we need more time.
… the bottom line is The most important point.
… the bottom line
/ the bottom line
… The bottom line is that the main goal matters.
/ The bottom line is that the main goal matters.
… The bottom line is that the main goal matters.
… The bottom line is simple: we need more time.
/ The bottom line is simple: we need more time.
… The bottom line is simple: we need more time.
B1 – 85 … a fine line
… a fine line
… There’s a fine line between fun and danger.
… It’s a fine line between simple and boring.
… a fine line is A very small difference between two things.
… a fine line
/ a fine line
… There’s a fine line between fun and danger.
/ There’s a fine line between fun and danger.
… There’s a fine line between fun and danger.
… It’s a fine line between simple and boring.
/ It’s a fine line between simple and boring.
… It’s a fine line between simple and boring.
B1 – 86 … the weak link
… the weak link
… He was the weak link in the small team.
… The basic system became the weak link.
… the weak link is The least strong or reliable part.
… the weak link
/ the weak link
… He was the weak link in the small team.
/ He was the weak link in the small team.
… He was the weak link in the small team.
… The basic system became the weak link.
/ The basic system became the weak link.
… The basic system became the weak link.
B1 – 87 … the root of the problem
… the root of the problem
… The main misunderstanding is the root of the problem.
… A simple mistake was the root of the problem.
… the root of the problem is The main cause of an issue.
… the root of the problem
/ the root of the problem
… The main misunderstanding is the root of the problem.
/ The main misunderstanding is the root of the problem.
… The main misunderstanding is the root of the problem.
… A simple mistake was the root of the problem.
/ A simple mistake was the root of the problem.
… A simple mistake was the root of the problem.
B1 – 88 … a turning point
… a turning point
… The big win was a turning point in her career.
… The simple change became a turning point.
… a turning point is A moment when a big change happens.
… a turning point
/ a turning point
… The big win was a turning point in her career.
/ The big win was a turning point in her career.
… The big win was a turning point in her career.
… The simple change became a turning point.
/ The simple change became a turning point.
… The simple change became a turning point.
B1 – 89 … a ripple effect
… a ripple effect
… The small decision had a ripple effect on everyone.
… A basic action created a ripple effect.
… a ripple effect is A series of consequences caused by one event.
… a ripple effect
/ a ripple effect
… The small decision had a ripple effect on everyone.
/ The small decision had a ripple effect on everyone.
… The small decision had a ripple effect on everyone.
… A basic action created a ripple effect.
/ A basic action created a ripple effect.
… A basic action created a ripple effect.
B1 – 90 … play a role in
… play a role in
… Good communication plays a role in successful teamwork.
… A simple habit can play a role in your progress.
… play a role in is To be involved in something.
… play a role in
/ play a role in
… Good communication plays a role in successful teamwork.
/ Good communication plays a role in successful teamwork.
… Good communication plays a role in successful teamwork.
… A simple habit can play a role in your progress.
/ A simple habit can play a role in your progress.
… A simple habit can play a role in your progress.
B1 – 91 … have an impact on
… have an impact on
… The new rule will have an impact on daily life.
… Even simple choices have an impact on your health.
… have an impact on is To affect something.
… have an impact on
/ have an impact on
… The new rule will have an impact on daily life.
/ The new rule will have an impact on daily life.
… The new rule will have an impact on daily life.
… Even simple choices have an impact on your health.
/ Even simple choices have an impact on your health.
… Even simple choices have an impact on your health.
B1 – 92 … pose a threat to
… pose a threat to
… Pollution poses a threat to natural environments.
… The basic error posed a threat to the project.
… pose a threat to is To create danger for something.
… pose a threat to
/ pose a threat to
… Pollution poses a threat to natural environments.
/ Pollution poses a threat to natural environments.
… Pollution poses a threat to natural environments.
… The basic error posed a threat to the project.
/ The basic error posed a threat to the project.
… The basic error posed a threat to the project.
B1 – 93 … in terms of
… in terms of
… In terms of quality, the product is excellent.
… In terms of simple design, it’s perfect.
… in terms of is Regarding; concerning.
… in terms of
/ in terms of
… In terms of quality, the product is excellent.
/ In terms of quality, the product is excellent.
… In terms of quality, the product is excellent.
… In terms of simple design, it’s perfect.
/ In terms of simple design, it’s perfect.
… In terms of simple design, it’s perfect.
B1 – 94 … a case in point
… a case in point
… Her quick success is a case in point.
… The simple example is a case in point.
… a case in point is A good example.
… a case in point
/ a case in point
… Her quick success is a case in point.
/ Her quick success is a case in point.
… Her quick success is a case in point.
… The simple example is a case in point.
/ The simple example is a case in point.
… The simple example is a case in point.
B1 – 95 … a wealth of
… a wealth of
… The library has a wealth of useful information.
… He shared a wealth of basic tips.
… a wealth of is A large amount of something valuable.
… a wealth of
/ a wealth of
… The library has a wealth of useful information.
/ The library has a wealth of useful information.
… The library has a wealth of useful information.
… He shared a wealth of basic tips.
/ He shared a wealth of basic tips.
… He shared a wealth of basic tips.
B1 – 96 … a host of
… a host of
… The event offered a host of fun activities.
… She faced a host of simple tasks.
… a host of is Many; a large number of.
… a host of
/ a host of
… The event offered a host of fun activities.
/ The event offered a host of fun activities.
… The event offered a host of fun activities.
… She faced a host of simple tasks.
/ She faced a host of simple tasks.
… She faced a host of simple tasks.
B1 – 97 … at all costs
… at all costs
… We must protect the main data at all costs.
… Finish the simple job at all costs.
… at all costs is No matter what; by any means necessary.
… at all costs
/ at all costs
… We must protect the main data at all costs.
/ We must protect the main data at all costs.
… We must protect the main data at all costs.
… Finish the simple job at all costs.
/ Finish the simple job at all costs.
… Finish the simple job at all costs.
B1 – 98 … come what may
… come what may
… Come what may, we’ll stay strong.
… Come what may, our simple plan will continue.
… come what may is Whatever happens.
… come what may
/ come what may
… Come what may, we’ll stay strong.
/ Come what may, we’ll stay strong.
… Come what may, we’ll stay strong.
… Come what may, our simple plan will continue.
/ Come what may, our simple plan will continue.
… Come what may, our simple plan will continue.
B1 – 99 … by chance
… by chance
… I met him by chance at a small café.
… She found a simple solution by chance.
… by chance is Accidentally; not planned.
… by chance
/ by chance
… I met him by chance at a small café.
/ I met him by chance at a small café.
… I met him by chance at a small café.
… She found a simple solution by chance.
/ She found a simple solution by chance.
… She found a simple solution by chance.
B1 – 100 … by no means
… by no means
… It’s by no means a simple problem.
… The task is by no means easy.
… by no means is Absolutely not.
… by no means
/ by no means
… It’s by no means a simple problem.
/ It’s by no means a simple problem.
… It’s by no means a simple problem.
… The task is by no means easy.
/ The task is by no means easy.
… The task is by no means easy.
