— Why don’t you want to travel abroad?— Because it becomes ________ expensive ________ before.
It's high time we __________ effective __________ to improve your working conditions.
The house rent is expensive. I've got about half the space I had at home and I'm paying __________ here.
John hadn't been able to stop smoking suddenly; he had to control his smoking desire __________.
She will have to find some other work, for she can't __________ this loud noise any more.
-Do you think I should join the singing group, Anna?-__________ If I were in your shoes, I certainly would.