Absolute Constructions — Fixed Phrases (C2)

The hotel was overpriced. That , the location was unbeatable. (say — passive participle)

The garden party will go ahead on Saturday, weather . (permit — active participle)

I'll take a few questions at the end, time . (permit — active participle)

All things , the trip was a great success. (consider — passive participle)

The original supplier has folded. being the case, we need a new contract fast. (subject pronoun referring back)

Funding has been cut by half. This the case, the project must be scaled back. (be — active participle)

No further evidence could be found. Such the case, the inquiry was closed. (be — active participle)

The reviews this year have been dreadful — present company , naturally. (except — passive participle)

We'll catch the early ferry and, all well, reach the island by noon. (be — active participle)

The plan has real risks. That said, I still think it's worth trying. (be — active participle)

We'll all be home for the holidays, God , just like last year. (willing — adjectival complement)

The summit attempt is set for dawn, . (weather + permit, active participle — two words)

The figures were, , better than forecast. (all + things + consider, passive participle — three words)

She locked up and turned off the lights. This , she set the alarm and left. (do — passive participle)

The deadline cannot be moved. , overtime is now unavoidable. (such + be + the + case, active participle — four words)