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The committee is looking for ways to get around the funding problem start learning
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It's the sort of work that calls for a high level of concentration. "not called for" = not necessary start learning
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Sophie got bored and started acting up. My car was acting up yesterday. start learning
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to misbehave or not work properly
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You agreed to come. You can't back out now! start learning
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to decide not to do something that you had said you would do
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The wedding has been called of. start learning
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Spicy food disagrees with me start learning
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food, which makes you feel slightly ill or uncomfortable
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t was several minutes before the applause died down. start learning
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If a sound or activity *, it becomes quieter or less obvious:
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I told a lie and it's eating away at me. start learning
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If a bad memory or feeling* at someone, it makes them feel more and more unhappy
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My boss told me to do it over again. start learning
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I lost my job but my I had my savings to fall back on. start learning
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to have a safety net or an altrnative plan
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If I thought I could get away with it, I wouldn't pay my taxes at all. start learning
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to succeed in avoiding punishment for something:
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How can he get by on so little money? We can get by with four computers at the moment, but we'll need a couple more when the new staff arrive. start learning
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to be able to live or deal with a situation with difficulty, usually by having just enough of something you need, such as money
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I was so hang over I couldn't get out of bed start learning
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to be sick after drinking
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I held out for a better offer. My wife always holds out when we have an argument. start learning
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to continue to defend yourself against an enemy or attack without being defeated:
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He nagged me so much for a new bike that eventually I gave in. The government cannot be seen as giving in to terrorists' demands. start learning
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to finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time:
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I was held up by my boss in the office. start learning
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In the hold-up, a masked youth threatened the bank staff with a gun. I was held up at a gun point by two assalians. start learning
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Once the tourists arrive, the restaurants jack up their prices start learning
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My wife saw me with that girl and jump ed to the conclusion that I was having an affaire. start learning
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to come to quick conclusion
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it's safe to keep back 3 car lenghts when driving on highways. start learning
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maintain the safe distance
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He told us to keep down when he was sleeping. start learning
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I always tell my dog to keep off the bed. start learning
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I decided to kick back today. start learning
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