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I could tell at a glance that he was furious. start learning
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The boss wants the work finished by 3 o’clock at the latest!
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Some people say that women’s entry into the workplace is at the expense of men. start learning
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Despite the fact that the two partners are always at odds with one another, their business thrives.
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The boss is a patient man by nature. start learning
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He was taken by surprise to hear he’d got the job.
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He filled in the betting slip without a system; just choosing numbers at random. start learning
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She is the best by far at that kind of work.
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Due to the great height of their players, that team is always at an advantage. start learning
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When you are at peace with yourself it’s easier to get along with co-workers.
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The employee was at a loss to explain his lateness. start learning
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Some people say that it is only by chance that she has advanced so far in her career.
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The technicians found the solution entirely by accident, while they were working on something else. start learning
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The boss arrived at the site to see at first hand what progress was being made.
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By law, all new business plans must first be approved by the local authorities. start learning
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He should have finished the job by now.
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My secretary might not be back from holiday today, but at all events she’ll be in tomorrow. start learning
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By all means, tour the factory; we would be very happy for you to do that.
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This product is, by degrees, beginning to gain popularity over the others. start learning
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When I’m at a distance from my work, solutions to problems are easier to find.
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On behalf of all the staff, I’d like to present you with this token of our appreciation for your hard work. start learning
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If you get your plan down on paper, management might consider it.
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She is on good terms with her boss, but it hasn’t helped her advance her career. start learning
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Feeling under the weather, he took the day off work.
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On the whole your performance on the job has been excellent. start learning
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We will on no account bow to the demands of the striking workers.
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Just as she was on the point of closing the deal, the customer changed his mind. start learning
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These bonds are payable on demand.
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He was under the impression that he’d be promoted at the end of the year. start learning
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She showed the customer the new product on purpose, knowing that it would make him more interested in the whole range.
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The director assured us that the situation at the factory was under control. start learning
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We have this photocopier on loan from the supplier until they can provide us with the model we want.
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The company was forced to lay off over a hundred workers on account of the downturn in demand. start learning
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He will refuse to help you with your work on principle, not because he can’t do it.
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The ability to work on your own is important in any job. start learning
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Unemployment is on the increase; the levels have now risen to 15%.
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The shoplifter was placed under arrest. start learning
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He performs well under pressure.
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The terms of the contract have been under discussion for weeks now. start learning
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During the meeting, a colleague muttered something to me under her breath, but I couldn’t hear it.
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