Rewrite these sentences so that they keep the same meaning, using a form of the word in
brackets.
- We'll be ready to leave in a mo. (less)
- Most of the members of the band may be in their sixties, but they're certainly not past it. (hill)
- You can argue with him for ever, but he'll never see sense. (cow)
- Harry promised he'd get here at a rate of knots and he kept his word. (flash)
- I've told her many times not to phone me at work. (repeat)
- The two events happened at the same moment. (simultaneous)
- The hotel staff were very good, they let me cancel the reservation just a short time before. (notice)
- I didn't want to make the meeting last longer. (long)
- He had his moment of fame. Now he's no longer famous. (be)
- The press were excluded during the delicate negotiations. (duration)
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