Write Me A Love Story[30]👩‍❤️‍👨

Front 1

to manage to rescue something from a difficult situation; to stop a bad situation from being a complete failure

Back 1

What can I do to salvage my reputation? (= get a good reputation again)

Hint 1

He wondered what he could do to salvage the situation.

Front 2

(especially of somebody’s hair or general appearance) not well cared for; not neat or tidy [ dishevelled]

Back 2

greasy, unkempt hair

Hint 2

The children were unwashed and unkempt

Front 3

a relationship between two organizations or different departments in an organization, involving the exchange of information or ideas

Back 3

We are hoping to establish better customer liaison.

Hint 3

Our role is to ensure liaison between schools and parents

Front 4

​in a way that shows very strong feelings, especially anger

Back 4

The charge was vehemently denied.

Hint 4

She shook her head vehemently.

Front 5

the condition of being more important than somebody else and therefore coming or being dealt with first [priority]

Back 5

She had to learn that her wishes did not take precedence over other people's needs.

Hint 5

The speakers came on to the platform in order of precedence (= the most important one first).

Front 6

to say publicly that you support a person, statement or course of action

Back 6

I wholeheartedly endorse his remarks.

Hint 6

Members of all parties endorsed a ban on land mines.

Front 7

to improve something or make it stronger

Back 7

to bolster somebody’s confidence/courage/morale

Hint 7

I needed to stress the bus driver’s evidence in order to bolster my case.

Front 8

something that seems to be a problem at first, but that has good results in the end

Back 8

Losing your job might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

Front 9

as is certain to happen

Back 9

Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story.

Front 10

a copy of something, especially one that is less expensive or not as good as the original thing

Back 10

The single is a rip-off of a 70s hit.

Hint 10

a stall selling designer rip-offs

Front 11

incur something if you incur something unpleasant, you are in a situation in which you have to deal with it

Back 11

She had incurred the wrath of her father by marrying without his consent.

Front 12

a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something [ restriction]

Back 12

constraints of time/money/space

Hint 12

This decision will impose serious constraints on all schools

Front 13

showing in your behaviour that you are anxious and nervous

Back 13

Calm down! Don't get so agitated.

Front 14

a number of different things combined together, especially different types of food

Back 14

I'll have the steak and chicken combo platter.

Front 15

a decision or a problem that you do not need to think about much because it is obvious what you should do

Back 15

The question of who to support in this election should be a no-brainer.

Hint 15

I said yes straight away. It was a no-brainer for me.