1. It’s time we began to sort through these cupboards. (start)
-> It’s time we made a start sorting through these cupboards.
2. I don’t think it’s likely that you’ll win the competition. (chance)
-> I think there is little chance of your winning the competition.
3. It’s not worth waiting for the rest of the group. (point)
-> There’s no point in waiting for the rest of the group.
4. I realized that I was standing outside the house I was looking for. (myself).
-> I found myself standing outside the house I was looking for.
5. You need to watch Lauren closely to make sure she does her work properly. (sharp)
-> You need to keep a sharp eye on Lauren to make sure she does her work properly.
6. The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
-> The film fell short of my expectations.
7. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
-> At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement.
8. My new boss has difficulty in getting up early in London
-> My boss is not used to getting up early in London
9. I do like carrots, but I don’t want to eat them every day.
-> Much as I like carrots, I don’t want to eat them every day.
10. He speaks German extremely well.
-> He has an excellent command of German.