Open World p 197. Key Word Transformations. Exercise 20 (keys only)

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143. to get in touch with

 

 

144. is no difference between

 

 

145. had our house broken into

 

 

146. was/is no milk left

was/is not any milk left

 

 

147. are up for sale/

are on sale

 

(up) for sale: available to be bought

E.g. 

on sale: 

1. available to be bought

• Tickets are on sale from the booking office.
• The new model goes on sale next month

 

2. being offered at a reduced price

• All video equipment is on sale today and tomorrow.

 

 

148. said to be more than

 

 

149. good at playing

 

 

150. am in total agreement with

 

 

151. no comparison between/of

 

 

152. take care of/

mind taking care of

 

 

153. is said to be

 

 

154. were prevented from leaving

 

 

155. has been investigated by

 

 

156. give me a hand/

give/ lend me a helping hand

I'm sorry, it's not for sale.

They've put their house up for sale.