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a level playing field
a situation of fair competition
To ensure __ ______ _______ ______, the government introduced regulations that prevent monopolies.
in the driving seat
being in control
The opposition party is now __ __ ______ ____, shaping the country's future policies.
neck and neck
being at the same level as the competition
Two skiers were ____ ___ ____ at the end, and the crowd was going wild.
flog a dead horse
wasting your time on a hopeless situation
After spending hours trying to repair the old computer, John realized he was ___ing __ ____ _____ and decided to invest in a new one instead.
a major player
an important company or person with a lot of power and influence
move the goalposts
change the rules or conditions of a process while it is still happening
The company keeps ___ing ___ ______ for employee bonuses.
keep your eye on the ball
stay focused
To avoid mistakes, it's important to ____ ____ ____ __ __ ____ while working.
ahead of the game
being in front of the competition
She is always ____ __ __ ___ in her studies.
a one-horse race
being the only competitor
Without their injured star, the final would no longer be __ _________ ____.
on the ropes
being in a very bad situation
The company is __ __ ____ after the scandal.
set to
determined to do something
Fast food giant McDonald’s is ___ __ take on Starbucks in the competitive coffee market.
stir up conflict
разжигать конфликт
Religion is often used as a tool to ____ __ _____ and confrontations.
roll out
launch a new product or service gradually
The company plans to ___ ___ a new software update next month.
replace with
заменить на
I _______d the old rug __ a new one.
lose out to
уступить (кому-то)
She decided not to apply, fearing she might ____ ___ __ more qualified candidates.
take on
compete or fight against someone
Fast food giant McDonald’s is set to ____ __ Starbucks in the competitive coffee market.
take up
begin to practice or do (a hobby / a sport / a job / etc.)
I'm thinking of ____ing __ box. Do you know a good place to go to?
take on
hire, employ
We're ____ing __ 50 new staff this year.
take in
understand and remember (information)
There's too much new information, I can't ____ it all __!
take up
occupy (time)
Work ____s __ too much of my time. I have to find an assistant.
take to
start to like
Wendy was very nice, and Uncle Bob immediately ____ __ her.
take over
take control of
Thank you for your work, but I’ll ____ ___ from here.
take in
deceive
Uncle Bob was completely _____n __ by Wendy.
take off
grow rapidly
After the new product launch, sales are expected to ____ ___.
taken aback
surprised
We were _____ _____ when the president announced his resignation.
take out a loan
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