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English Language Proficiency Tests-Advanced Level's archive

English Slang Idioms (142)

1.He wanted to steer the company toward a more horizontal form of management He thought that

empowered employees seemed motivated, creative and more effective Unfortunately, he knew that these ideas would be hard to sell to the Old who favored a more

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2.Many people In Northern California would like to move off the and produce their own electricity through the use of solar panels, wind generators and kinetic energy devices

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3.After the police questioned him about his whereabouts on the fateful night, they established that he had an air- tight alibi and told him that he was off the for the

murders He was relieved as he could once again resume his normal life

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4.With a heavy heart, Peter summoned his old friend Jack Peter recently discovered an embezzlement issue

occurring in his company and he immediately knew who the culpable individual would turn out to be Jack arrived and attempted to provide an explanation for the

embezzlement However, Peter knew that Jack was lying He said to Jack sadly, "Your explanation doesn't

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5."| tested our inventory of beef for botulism and the

results were off the We are going to have to initiate a recall for the beef that has shipped out already and

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the courts if we don't act immediately," Matt said to Ronald L2 record “ spreadsheet “ mark L: scale

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secretary and she was in possession of a two million dollar inheritance that he would inherit if she passed away

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another corporation who already has a patent for the drug," Dr Williams told the boss

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8."While it seems like an off-the- idea, it is actually quite inventive and shows every indication of being

effective It is a bit unconventional but | suggest we

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his or her place? Are you off your ?" Wesley asked his friend who worked for a local real estate firm

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10."Unfortunately, | was not informed that this meeting would require the preparation of financial documents on

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information to you by close of business today," the regional manager told the chief financial officer

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