Fill in the Blanks Metaphors and Idioms (gaps)Online version Academic Wordskills - 09 METAPHORS and IDIOMS by Филипп Леонидович 1 against united retreating onslaught opposed attacked battle barrage 1 . Critics to D . H . Lawrence his novels on various grounds . But despite the apparent diversity of opinion , Lawrence's critics were on what they saw as several serious problems . 2 . It's useful at the present time to look at Japan's experience in the battle air pollution , and it's a no nation can afford to lose . 3 . Following a of hostile criticism , in his later works we see the artist becoming increasingly detached from the material world , more into his own mind than before . 4 . In the 19th century , travellers in the region were especially vulnerable to the of tropical diseases . 2 front onslaught maintain battle barrage victory bombarded 1 . Children have been with increasing amounts of violence in the media . But campaigners have recently scored a with tighter regulations now going through the Parliament . 2 . Lawsuits can certainly affect the value of a company , and firms need strategy to combat the of lawsuits . 3 . Parents and teachers need to a united on the question of bad conduct at school . 4 . The against crime will fail without police and community cooperation . 5 . Following a of hostile questions from reporters , the Minister suddenly ended the press conference and left the room .