1. It took the negotiators several days to reach ___ an agreement.

2. After he was caught sleeping during office hours, he got ___ the sack.

3. I wouldn't like to be ___ his shoes with all those debts he has to pay off.

4. The Smiths built a huge house ___ the outskirts of the town.

5. We had to stand ___ a queue for over an hour to get the concert tickets.

6. The bank is located right ___ the crossroads of Park Avenue and Main Street.

7. We visit our grandparents in the countryside from time ___ time.

8. Talent for music seems to ___ in their family; everyone plays an instrument.

9. The athlete had to ___ his breath before he could talk to the reporters.

10. Is this car for ___ or is it your personal vehicle?

11. I sent the documents ___ post, so you should receive them by Friday.

12. He didn't want to explain everything, so he just gave us the news ___ short.

13. All passengers ___ board the plane must remain seated during take-off.

14. It took a few minutes for the woman to come ___ after she had fainted.

15. A large percentage of the population manage to get ___ on very little money.

16. He was always ___ off his expensive watch to everyone at the office.

17. Working ___ on a regular basis is great for reducing stress.

18. Despite the noise, she managed to carry ___ with her work.

19. I would like to congratulate you ___ passing your driving test.

20. I am really fed ___ with this rainy weather; I need some sunshine.

21. It took me some time to get accustomed ___ the cold climate here.

22. Some people believe that imported goods are inferior ___ local products.

23. The manager has to ___ with a lot of complaints from customers every day.

24. Scientists are still searching for a solution ___ the problem of global warming.

25. There has been a significant rise ___ the cost of living recently.