1. I can't find the answer without a calculator. (out)
- I can't WORK OUT the answer without a calculator.
2. My friend took no notice of my advice. (deaf)
- My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice.
3. These two makes of computer are practically the same. (hardly)
- There is hardly any difference between these two makes of computer.
4. His smooth manner didn't deceive us. (taken)
- We were not taken in by his smooth manner.
5. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under)
- Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion.
6. There's nothing new about crimes of passion (hills)
- Crimes of passion are as old as the hills.
7. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast. (annual)
- The annual rainfall in the northwest of Britain is higher than in the southeast.
8. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent. (terms)
- In terms of education, his childhood years had been well spent.
9. Make yourself at home. (ceremony)
- Don't stand on ceremony.
10. She will probably be elected. (stands)
- She stands a chance of being elected.