18 Underline the correct word, then explain the
phrases.
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1 lan is very active. He is always out and about/around.
2 After the argument they both did their best to
clean/ clear the air.
3 I can't find my keys anywhere - they seem to have
vanished into thin/delicate air.
Matt is very determined to buy the cottage. He won't
accept/take no for an answer.
5 They wanted to build a holiday resort here, but the
owners of those beachfront cottages
refused/denied to play ball.
6 They knew they would have to
have to drive a
difficult/hard bargain if they wanted to buy the
house at a price they could afford.​