2. Now complete the sentence below with these expressions  

The patient had _____________ after coming off his medication, but things ______ now _____________ so much that the nurse was able ______________________ and authorise his departure from the hospital.

Answer key

1.

to be looking up – to be improving    

to have a bad turn – to become suddenly ill                                                                     

to get a chit from the doctor – to get a medical certificate  

2.

The patient had had a really bad turn after coming off his medication, but things were now looking up so much that the nurse was able to get a chit from the doctor and authorise his departure from the hospital