Fill in the gaps with the suitable word from the box. Put the words in the correct form

lean, hit off, pare down, lenient, snap, dismay, haul, skimp, tangle, overdraft, line up, measly, jolt, tangible, batter, teeter

1. That fine thread … easily.

2. My mother-in-law and Tom did not … it ….

3. We felt a series of … as the plane touched down.

4. The lid … shut.

5. He’s been … up before the court on a charge of dangerous driving.

6. She … along in her high-heeled shoes.

7. The ship was … to pieces by the storm.

8. It’s been a … year for business.

9. We must … costs to improve our profitability.

10. … the glasses and I’ll fill them.

11. When you make this dish, don’t … on the cream.

12. We are paying off a large ….

13. They were filled with … by the outcome of the trial.

14. This judge always passes … sentences.

15. He gave me a … little gift.

16. The police need … proof of his guilt before they charge him.

Define the following words and phrases in English. Make up sentences with these words.

To leave smb in the lurch, to have/develop a good rapport with smb, cutting edge, to have a quick peek, to get one’s bearings.

Match the words and their definitions.

stock up scuttle   sidle   swoop wodge

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to move down suddenly and swiftly a thick piece or lump of smth which has been broken or cut off the whole to move uncertainly or secretively, as if ready to turn and go the other way to provide oneself with a full store of goods to rush with short quick steps