[Unit 8B] Crimes vocabulary - everyday meanings

Question 1

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I’ve been walking all day in these new heels - my feet _ (killer) me!

Answer 1

I’ve been walking all day in these new heels - my feet are killing me!

Question 2

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My bank debits my account with 30 quid a month in fees. This feels like _ (rob)!

Answer 2

My bank debits my account with 30 quid a month in fees. This feels like robbery!

Question 3

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You said you didn’t want dessert, and now you’re eating mine. _ (to lie)!

Answer 3

You said you didn’t want dessert, and now you’re eating mine. Liar!

Question 4

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My wife is going to _ (murderer) me if I don’t get this finished on time.

Answer 4

My wife is going to murder me if I don’t get this finished on time.

Question 5

You _ (stealing) my idea in the meeting! (But I’ll let it slide.)

Answer 5

You stole my idea in the meeting! (But I’ll let it slide.)

Question 6

You stole my idea in the meeting! (But I’ll l_ it s_.)

= Но я закрою на это глаза.

Answer 6

You stole my idea in the meeting! (But I’ll let it slide.)

Question 7

£8 for a coffee? That’s d_ _! (= грабёж среди бела дня)

Answer 7

£8 for a coffee? That’s daylight robbery.