- To be about to do something: to be close to doing something; to be going to do something very soon. E.g. I was just about to ask you the same thing.
- To be on the brink of: if you are on the brink of something, you are almost in a very new, dangerous or exciting situation. Estar a punto de. E.g. On the brink of collapse/war/death/disaster. Scientists are on the brink of making a major new discovery.
- Breakthrough: /ˈbreɪkθruː/ an important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement. Avance. E.g. To make/achieve a breakthrough. A significant breakthrough in negotiations. A major breakthrough in cancer research. Scientists are on the brink/verge of a scientific breakthrough.
Ex 6
- On the grounds (that): because. A good or true reason for saying, doing or believing something. E.g. The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence. You have no grounds for complaint.What were his grounds for wanting a divorce? He retired from the job on health grounds. Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age.
- In keeping with: appropriate for or expected in a particular situation; in agreement with something. Conforming to, in harmony with. E.g. The latest results are in keeping with our earlier findings. The new wing is in keeping with the house's original architecture. His actions are not in keeping with his words . This expression uses keeping in the sense of "harmony," as does its antonym, , as in The funeral arrangements were out of keeping with the family's wishes.
- In lieu of: /luː/ instead of. En lugar de. E.g. They took cash in lieu of the prize they had won. We work on Saturdays and have a day off in lieu during the week.
- In the region of: About. Approximately. Used when you are giving a number, price, etc. to show that it is not exact. E.g. He earns somewhere in the region of €50000.
- In vain: without success. E.g. They tried in vain to persuade her to go. She waited in vain for her son to return. All our efforts were in vain.
- Be on edge: nervous, excited or bad-tempered. E.g. The events of the past few days had left her feeling tense and on edge.
- On the fringe of: on the outside/edge of. The outer edge of an area or a group. Al margen. E.g. On the northern fringe of the city. The urban/rural fringe. The fringes of society. Nina remained on the fringe of the crowd.
- Put sth away: to put something in the place where it is kept because you have finished using it. I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage).
- on the brink of – to say when something good or bad is about to happen
- to some extent – partly
- in conjunction with – together with
- on behalf of – instead of
- on the verge of – to say when something good or bad is about to happen
- with the exception of – not including
a on the grounds
b on behalf of
c to some extent
d on the verge of
e on the brink of
f in the region of
g in vain
h in conjunction with
i with the exception of
Ex 7
KEY
a I have no interest in going somewhere like Las Vegas. …
b I have no regrets about spending too much money on my last holiday. …
c I have no recollection/memory of childhood holidays. …
d I would have no hesitation in booking a cruise. …
e I have no alternative/choice/option but to stay at home this year rather than go away. …
f I have no intention of ever going to Disneyland. …
g I have no time to look at lots of travel brochures. …
- Objection to: a reason why you do not like or are opposed to something. E.g. I have no objection to him coming to stay. I have no objection to you/your coming camping with us. I'd like to come too, if you have no objection. The main objection to the plan was that it would cost too much. No objections were raised at the time. The proposal will go ahead despite strong objections from the public.
- Hesitation: A pause before doing something. Vacilación. E.g. I have no hesitation in recommending her for the job. Some airlines have no hesitation in/about double booking their seats.
- Alternative: E.g. You have no alternative/choice but to come with me now.
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