8 Replace the underlined words and expressions with one of the fixed phrases below. Then, in pairs, use the fixed phrases to make up sentences of your own. • at least
• at large at last
• at present •
• at a loss at times at odds with
• at a standstill at a glance at a loose end

1. The trip wasn't all bad. The good thing was that we got to visit plenty of interesting ruins.
2. At least 2 I'm very busy at work right now, but when things relax a bit I'm going to go on a cruise.
3. Dave is quarrelling with John over what CDs to bring to the graduation party
4. Although I love getting lost in a good novel, now and then I just like to sit and listen to classical music. ​.