Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute the word in brackets. They waited for forty-five minutes until [finally], the waiter brought their food. 

Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute the words in brackets. Would you please [give your attention] to me while I'm talking?

Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute the word in brackets. Is it [acceptable] for Mary to borrow our car for a few hours? 

Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute the word in brackets. [Eventually], Mario will be able to speak English better than he does now.

Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute the words in brackets. John's mother knew that he wasn't telling the truth [from the beginning].

Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute the word in brackets. Were you able to [determine] what his occupation is?

Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute the words in brackets. [As is typical], Doug is late for the meeting. 

Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute the words in brackets. Nan is [trying to find] the purse that she lost yesterday. 