Rewrite the sentence using the word in bold so that it has the same meaning as the one given.
The film wasn’t as good as I thought it would be (SHORT) I’m afraid.
The film fell short of my expectations I’m afraid.
Tickets are probably sold out but we might as well call (HARM) to check.
Tickets are probably sold out but there’s no harm in calling to check.
My son completely ignored (NOTICE) my advice and spent all his birthday money on video games.
My son took absolutely no notice of my advice and spent all his birthday money on video games
It seems that there’s not much chance that (PROSPECT) they will be able to win the championship now.
It seems that there’s little prospect that they will be able to win the championship now.
It was a really interesting lecture that made us think (FOOD).
It was a really interesting lecture that gave us food for thought.
His injury seriously affected (EFFECT) his ability to earn a living.
His injury had a serious effect on his ability to earn a living.
Giles will always (RELIED) help out if you’re in a spot of bother.
Giles can be relied on to help out if you’re in a spot of bother.
I never thought of asking (OCCURRED) Jenny for help with the car, I didn’t know she was an engineer.
It never occurred to me to ask Jenny for help with the car, I didn’t know she was an engineer.
He was sent to prison for the rest of his life for (SENTENCE) murder.
He was given a life sentence for murder.
Sadly, her career has always been more important to her than (PRIORITY) her family.
Sadly, her career has always taken priority over her family.
The printer has a tendency to (APT) disconnect from the wifi network, it has a mind of its own.
The printer is apt to disconnect from the wifi network, it has a mind of its own.
The special menu can sometimes change (SUBJECT) on a daily basis.
The special menu is subject to change on a daily basis.
Julia speaks German extraordinarily well (COMMAND), she did the presentation very well (NAIL).
Julia’s command of German is extraordinary, she nailed the presentation.
For the first month of membership you won’t have to pay (EXEMPT) delivery fees.
For the first month of membership you will be exempt from paying delivery fees.
In the winter months it’s so cold you wouldn’t believe it (BEYOND) so bring warm clothes.
In the winter months it’s cold beyond belief so bring warm clothes.
Let’s go out! I feel like dancing (MOOD) tonight.
Let’s go out! I’m in the mood for dancing tonight.
The audience complained about (DISAPPROVAL) the comedian’s routine by booing loudly.
The audience showed their disapproval of the comedian’s routine by booing loudly.
Martin is very busy (HANDS) now that his wife had the (BIRTH) twins.
Martin has his hands full now that his wife has given birth to twins.
Thank you so much for the loan. I will definitely pay (EVERY) you back ASAP.
Thank you so much for the loan. I have every intention of paying you back ASAP.
You’re endangering your life (JEOPARDY) every time you drink and drive.
You’re putting your life in jeopardy every time you drink and drive.
If you look at (BY) his facial expression, I’d say that he didn’t take your criticism well.
By the look of his facial expression, I’d say that he didn’t take your criticism well.