Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in anyway.

1. It never crossed my mind that we'd have legal problems.

2. There was nothing left in the fridge yesterday.

3. Jane's father blew his stack when he knew her exam result.

4. Money counts for little in the island.

5. I think we should step up pressure on the president to resign.

6. The famous actor's adult life is a far cry from his childhood days.

7. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have high hopes that their son will be an influential leader. 

8. My niece has a flair for learning languages in a natural way.

9. The new policies have resulted in many elderly people's suffering.

10. Paul can't come to terms with the fact that he will never run in a race again.

1. it never crossed my mind that we'd have legal problems

2. nothing was left in the fridge yesterday

4. money counts up to nothing on a deserted island

7. Mr and Mrs smith really hopes their son is going to an influential leader

(Mr and Mrs smith really have their hopes up that their son...

8. my niece seems to flair at learning languages

9. the new policies result in many elderly people' suffering

10. Paul can't come to terms with never running a race again