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If you want to keep your job here, you must abide by our rules. start learning
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To respect or obey a decision, a law or a rule
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I hope you can account for the time you were out! start learning
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To explain, give a reason
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The facts in the case just don’t add up. start learning
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To make sense, seem reasonable
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I advise against walking alone in this neighborhood. start learning
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To recommend not doing something
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I agree with you. I think you should go as well. start learning
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To have the same opinion as someone else.
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We need to allow for unexpected charges along the way. start learning
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To take into consideration
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1. He appealed to the court to change its decision. start learning
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1. To plead or make a request
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2. A vacation of sunbathing doesn’t appeal to me. start learning
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2. To be attractive or interesting
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He applied for a scholarship for next semester. start learning
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To make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan etc.)
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When he saw the bear, he backed away in fright. start learning
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To move backwards, in fear or dislike
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Local authorities backed down on their threats to build on that part of the beach. start learning
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To withdraw, concede defeat
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1. I’m going to be very strict with him. I hope you’ll back me up on this? start learning
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1. To give support or encouragement
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2. You should back up all your computer files in a secure location. start learning
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2. To make a copy of (file, program, etc.)
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I’m banking on you to help with the charity event. start learning
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To base your hopes on something / someone
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Jenna fell in the parking lot and blacked out. start learning
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To faint, lose consciousness
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The police blocked off the street after the explosion. start learning
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To separate using a barrier.
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1. Tommy blew up the red balloon. start learning
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2. Don’t blow up at me. It’s not my fault. start learning
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It all boils down to who has more power. start learning
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You need to boot up your computer before you begin to work. start learning
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To start a computer by loading an operating system or program
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One of the wolves broke away from his pack. start learning
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1. The washing machine broke down so we had to call in the repair technician. start learning
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1. To go out of order, cease to function
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2. John broke down when he heard the news. start learning
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2. To lose control of one’s emotions
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Burglars broke into my car last night. start learning
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Rioting broke out after the government raised the fuel prices again. start learning
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Several prisoners broke out of jail. start learning
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To escape from a place by force
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She broke up with Daniel after dating him for five years. start learning
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To come to an end (marriage, relationship)
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Sara is bringing up her children by herself. start learning
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I must brush up on my French before going to Paris next month. start learning
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To improve, refresh one’s knowledge of something
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I bumped into Adam at the bank. He says “hello”. start learning
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To meet by chance or unexpectedly
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1. The light bulb burnt out. Please change it. start learning
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1. stop (something) working
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2. She needs to work fewer hours. Otherwise she will burn out. start learning
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2. become exhausted from over-working
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Could please call back in ten minutes? start learning
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The game was called off because of bad weather. start learning
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It took Kylie several hours to calm down after she saw the accident. start learning
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To become more relaxed, less angry or upset
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The soldiers carried on walking in order to get to their post before dark. start learning
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1. His orders were carried out to the letter. start learning
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1. To do something as specified (a plan, an order, a threat)
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2. That company does not carry out tests on animals. start learning
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2. To perform or conduct (test, experiment)
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They said I must check in at least three hours before my flight. start learning
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To register at a hotel or airport
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1. Donna checked out of the hotel this morning. start learning
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1. To pay one’s bill and leave (a hotel)
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2. I don’t know if this price is correct. I’ll check it out online. start learning
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When the police started asking questions, the suspect clammed up. start learning
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The local authorities have decided to clamp down on illegal parking in handicapped parking places. start learning
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To act strictly to prevent something
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1. I was cleaning up and came across some old photos of you. start learning
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2. The politician came across as a complete fool during the TV interview. start learning
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2. To appear, seem, make an impression
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Has the owner of the winning lotto ticket come forward? start learning
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You can count on me to keep your secret. start learning
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To rely or depend on (for help)
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I’ve decided to cut down on the amount of sweets I eat. start learning
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To reduce in number or size
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1. She cut out a coupon from the newspaper. start learning
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1. To remove using scissors
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2. You need to cut out all red meat from your diet. start learning
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2. To stop doing something
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Catherine is not good at dealing with stress. start learning
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To handle, take care of (problem, situation)
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After the storm died down, we went outside to see the damage it had caused. start learning
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To calm down, become less strong
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She didn’t get a salary this month, so she’ll have to do without extra treats. start learning
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The suspect’s trial dragged on longer than we had expected! start learning
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To last longer than expected
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They drew up a contract and had me sign it. start learning
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To write (contract, agreement, document)
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Their wedding gave us a chance to dress up and get out of the house. start learning
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Why don’t you drop in to see us on your way home? start learning
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To visit, usually on the way somewhere
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1. I’ll drop off the papers later today. start learning
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1. To deliver someone or something
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2. I often drop off in front of the TV. start learning
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Zack dropped out of college and joined the army. start learning
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To leave school without finishing
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Traffic usually eases off about 7pm start learning
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To reduce, become less severe or slow down (pain, traffic, work)
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Her marriage ended in divorce. start learning
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To finish in a certain way; result in
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If you don’t improve your work habits, you’ll end up being fired. start learning
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To finally reach a state, place or action
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His plans to trek through South America fell through when he got sick. start learning
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He’s trying to figure out how to earn enough money to go on the trip to Spain. start learning
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To understand, find the answer
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Please fill out the enclosed form and return it as soon as possible. start learning
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To complete (a form/an application)
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I’m going to to find out who’s responsible for the power cut. start learning
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To discover or obtain information
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Tom had difficultty focusing on work the day before his holiday started. start learning
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To concentrate on something
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It’s important to get along with your team supervisor. start learning
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To be on good terms; work well with
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What are you getting at? Do you think I’m to blame? start learning
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I think we should get away for the weekend. start learning
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Students without jobs have a hard time getting by. start learning
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To manage to cope or to survive
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When did you get in last night? start learning
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How did you get into your car without the keys? start learning
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1. You should get off the train in Kings Heath. start learning
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1. To leave (bus, train, plane)
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2. I can’t get the ink stain off my shirt. start learning
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I’m trying to get on the flight to Brussels. start learning
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To board (bus, train, plane)
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After they split up, she had a hard time getting on with her life. start learning
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To continue to do; make progress
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He doesnt get on very well with the other members of the committee. start learning
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To have a good relationship with
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He had a hard time getting out of Newark because of the snow? start learning
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Edna’s trying to get out of working the night shift. start learning
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Has she gotten over the flu? start learning
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To recover from (illness, disappointment)
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Mary had the chickenpox last week but she got over it. start learning
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To recover from (illness, disappointment)
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Please get rid of that old t-shirt. It’s so ragged. start learning
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Let’s get together for your birthday on Saturday. start learning
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Will you please get up? You’ve got a class in 20 minutes. start learning
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1. We will never give in to the terrorists’ demands. start learning
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1. To cease opposition; yield
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2. I’ll give in my paper tomorrow. start learning
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Morris gave up drinking 10 years ago. start learning
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Andy went through a lot of pain after his mother died. start learning
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He’s like Peter Pan. He never really grew up at all. start learning
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To spend one’s childhood; develop; become an adult
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Please hand in your papers before Friday. start learning
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To submit (report, homework)
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Susan volunteered at the shelter where she handed out warm clothes. start learning
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Which pub does the team hang out at after the game? start learning
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To spend time in a particular place or with a group of friends
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If you hang up now, I’ll never speak to you again. start learning
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To end a phone conversation
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1. Please hold on and a representative will answer your call. start learning
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2. She was so scared on the rollercoaster ride that she held on for dear life. start learning
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Hurry up and finish your lunch or we’ll miss the train. start learning
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To be quick, act speedily
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The two countries met at the conference to iron out their differences. start learning
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To resolve by discussion, eliminate differences
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Yes David, you can join in the discussion any time you like. start learning
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1. There was a war on, so some kids were only sixteen when they joined up. start learning
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1. To engage in, become a member of
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2. Let’s separate now and join up later at the restaurant. start learning
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2. To meet and unite with
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If you keep on making that noise I will get annoyed. start learning
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To continue doing something
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I read the paper every day to keep up with the news. start learning
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To stay at the same level as someone or something
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The rugby match kicked off at 3 o’clock. start learning
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Please check your form again and make sure nothing is left out. start learning
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I feel so let down because they promised me a puppy but all I got was a doll. start learning
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Andy can you look after your sister until I get back? start learning
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She’s such a snob. She always looks down on anyone who is poor. start learning
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If you don’t want to take part in the game you can look on for now. start learning
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To be a spectator at an event
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Harry went to the shop to look for a new computer. start learning
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I’m looking forward to my birthday. It’s in two days time. start learning
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To await or anticipate with pleasure
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I always looked up to my father. He was a great man. start learning
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It’s not nice to make fun of people in wheelchairs. start learning
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To laugh at/ make jokes about
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That’s a good excuse. Did you make up it up yourself? start learning
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To invent (excuse, story)
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She had so many cats that she kept mixing up their names. start learning
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To mistake one thing or person for another
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Did you hear? Our new neighbors are moving in this afternoon. start learning
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To arrive in a new home or office
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When are you moving out? We need your office for the new guy. start learning
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To leave your home/office for another one.
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You were so tired after the game that you nodded off on the couch. start learning
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Come on. Own up. We know you did it! start learning
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To admit or confess something
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Your grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep last night. start learning
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He didn’t drink enough water so he passed out at the end of the race. start learning
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I’ll pay you back as soon as I get the loan. start learning
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Don’t put off until tomorrow, what you can do today. start learning
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To postpone, arrange a later date
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It’s very dark in here. Please put on the light on. start learning
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The fire fighters were able to put out fire in ten minutes. start learning
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I can put you up until the weekend but then I’m going away. start learning
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To accommodate, give somebody a bed
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I’ll pick you up at around 7:00 to take you to the airport. start learning
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As I already pointed out, there was a mistake in your calculation. start learning
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To indicate/direct attention to something
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You can rely on me. I always arrive on time. start learning
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To count on, depend on, trust
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Since he had a sound alibi, the police ruled him out as a suspect. start learning
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He ran away from home and joined the circus. start learning
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To escape from a place or suddenly leave
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I’m so glad I ran into you. I need to ask you something. start learning
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To meet by accident or unexpectedly (also: bump into)
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We’ve run out of milk. I’ll just pop next door to borrow some. start learning
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To have no more of something.
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Let’s set off early to miss the rush hour traffic. start learning
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They set up their own company when they were still in high school. start learning
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Don’t buy that. Let’s shop around and see if we can find something cheaper. start learning
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He’s such a show off. He has to tell everybody about his new computer. start learning
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To brag or want to be admired
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I don’t think she’ll show up tonight. Her daughter is sick. start learning
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Shut up, you’re spoiling the movie! start learning
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To be silent, stop talking
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I think you should sit down. It’s bad news. start learning
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The whole stadium stood up for the national anthem. start learning
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To rise from a sitting position
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My big brother always stuck up for me when I got into a fight. start learning
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Angie really takes after her grandmother. start learning
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To resemble, in appearance or character
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Please take care of my cat when I’m away. start learning
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The plane will take off as soon as the fog lifts. start learning
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I hear they’re taking on extra staff for this event. start learning
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Please take out your mobile phones and turn them off. start learning
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The coach told her off for not trying hard enough. start learning
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To reprimand/criticize severely
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Take your time and think it over before you decide. start learning
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Go ahead, try it on and see if it fits? start learning
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To wear something to see if it suits or fits
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I asked her out but she turned me down flat. start learning
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Your parents used up all the coffee! start learning
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To finish a product (so that there’s none left)
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Watch out! There’s a dog in the road. start learning
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1. Julie wore out her shoes running the marathons. start learning
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2. Julie was worn out after all that running. start learning
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1. You should work out twice a week at the gym. start learning
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1. To do physical exercise
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2. Can you work this out? I’m no good at math. start learning
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2. To find a solution or calculate something
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I’ll wash up if you wipe off the table. start learning
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Brian asked Judy out to dinner and a movie. start learning
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I asked around but nobody has seen my wallet. start learning
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ask many people the same question
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Your purchases add up to $205.32. start learning
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You'll have to back up your car so that I can get out. start learning
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My wife backed me up over my decision to quit my job. start learning
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The racing car blew up after it crashed into the fence. start learning
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We have to blow 50 balloons up for the party. start learning
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Our car broke down at the side of the highway in the snowstorm. start learning
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stop functioning (vehicle, machine)
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The woman broke down when the police told her that her son had died. start learning
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Our teacher broke the final project down into three separate parts. start learning
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divide into smaller parts
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Somebody broke in last night and stole our stereo. start learning
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force entry to a building
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The firemen had to break into the room to rescue the children. start learning
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I need to break these shoes in before we run next week. start learning
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wear something a few times so that it doesn't look/feel new
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The TV station broke in to report the news of the president's death. start learning
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My boyfriend and I broke up before I moved to America. start learning
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The kids just broke up as soon as the clown started talking. start learning
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start laughing (informal)
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The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren't looking. start learning
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I broke out in a rash after our camping trip. start learning
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This sad music is bringing me down. start learning
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My grandparents brought me up after my parents died. start learning
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My mother walks out of the room when my father brings up sports. start learning
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start talking about a subject
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He drank so much that he brought his dinner up in the toilet. start learning
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We called around but we weren't able to find the car part we needed. start learning
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phone many different places/people
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I called the company back but the offices were closed for the weekend. start learning
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Jason called the wedding off because he wasn't in love with his fiancé. start learning
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The professor called on me for question 1. start learning
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ask for an answer or opinion
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We called on you last night but you weren't home. start learning
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Give me your phone number and I will call you up when we are in town. start learning
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You are still mad. You need to calm down before you drive the car. start learning
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I don't care for his behaviour. start learning
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You'll have to run faster than that if you want to catch up with Marty. start learning
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get to the same point as somebody else
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We will get the hotel keys when we check in. start learning
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arrive and register at a hotel or airport
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You have to check out of the hotel before 11:00 AM. start learning
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The company checks out all new employees. start learning
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look at carefully, investigate
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Check out the crazy hair on that guy! start learning
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She cheered up when she heard the good news. start learning
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I brought you some flowers to cheer you up. start learning
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If everyone chips in we can get the kitchen painted by noon. start learning
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Please clean up your bedroom before you go outside. start learning
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I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet. start learning
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The top and bottom come apart if you pull hard enough. start learning
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My nephew came down with chicken pox this weekend. start learning
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The woman came forward with her husband's finger prints. start learning
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volunteer for a task or to give evidence
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The art of origami comes from Asia. start learning
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I am counting on you to make dinner while I am out. start learning
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Please cross out your old address and write your new one. start learning
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My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods. start learning
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We had to cut the old tree in our yard down after the storm. start learning
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make something fall to the ground
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Your father cut in while I was dancing with your uncle. start learning
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The bus driver got angry when that car cut in. start learning
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pull in too closely in front of another vehicle
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The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 22°C. start learning
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start operating (of an engine or electrical device)
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The doctors cut off his leg because it was severely injured. start learning
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remove with something sharp
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The phone company cut off our phone because we didn't pay the bill. start learning
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My grandparents cut my father off when he remarried. start learning
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I cut this ad out of the newspaper. start learning
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remove part of something (usually with scissors and paper)
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He's lucky to be alive. His shop was done over by a street gang. start learning
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beat up, ransack (BrE, informal)
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My teacher wants me to do my essay over because she doesn't like my topic. start learning
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It's time to do away with all of these old tax records. start learning
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Do your coat up before you go outside. It's snowing! start learning
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It's a fancy restaurant so we have to dress up. start learning
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Andrea dropped back to third place when she fell off her bike. start learning
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move back in a position/group
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I might drop in/by/over for tea sometime this week. start learning
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come without an appointment
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I have to drop my sister off at work before I come over. start learning
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take somebody/ something somewhere and leave them/it there
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I dropped out of Science because it was too difficult. start learning
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I don't feel like cooking tonight. Let's eat out. start learning
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We ended up renting a movie instead of going to the theatre. start learning
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eventually reach/do/decide
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My new dress fell apart in the washing machine. start learning
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The picture that you hung up last night fell down this morning. start learning
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The money must have fallen out of my pocket. start learning
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separate from an interior
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His hair started to fall out when he was only 35. start learning
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(of hair, teeth) become loose and unattached
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I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room. start learning
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understand, find the answer
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Please fill in the form with your name, address, and phone number. start learning
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to write information in blanks, as on a form (BrE)
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The form must be filled out in capital letters. start learning
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to write information in blanks, as on a form (AmE)
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I always fill the water jug up when it is empty. start learning
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We don't know where he lives. How can we find out? start learning
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We tried to keep the time of the party a secret, but Samantha found it out. start learning
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I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't listen. start learning
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communicate, make understandable
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I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got along/on. start learning
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My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair. start learning
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We worked so hard this year that we had to get away for a week. start learning
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Jason always gets away with cheating in his maths tests. start learning
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do without being noticed or punished
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We got back from our vacation last week. start learning
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Liz finally got her Science notes back from my room-mate. start learning
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receive something you had before
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My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favourite hat. start learning
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I finally got back into my novel and finished it. start learning
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become interested in something again
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We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus. start learning
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I just got over the flu and now my sister has it. start learning
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recover from an illness, loss, difficulty
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The company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations. start learning
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I don't know when I am going to get round to writing the thank you cards. start learning
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finally find time to do (AmE: get around to something)
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Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend. start learning
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meet (usually for social reasons)
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I got up early today to study for my exam. start learning
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You should get up and give the elderly man your seat. start learning
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His wife gave him away to the police. start learning
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reveal hidden information about somebody
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My father gave me away at my wedding. start learning
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take the bride to the altar
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My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident. start learning
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The library was giving away old books on Friday. start learning
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give something to somebody for free
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I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game. start learning
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My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in. start learning
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reluctantly stop fighting or arguing
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They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store. start learning
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give to many people (usually at no cost)
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I am giving up smoking as of January 1st. start learning
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My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up. start learning
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My brother tried to go after the thief in his car. start learning
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I went after my dream and now I am a published writer. start learning
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We are going against the best soccer team in the city tonight. start learning
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Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold. start learning
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I have to go back home and get my lunch. start learning
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We're going out for dinner tonight. start learning
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leave home to go on a social event
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Jesse has been going out with Luke since they met last winter. start learning
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Please go over your answers before you submit your test. start learning
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I haven't seen Tina for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or two. start learning
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When I was young, we went without winter boots. start learning
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suffer lack or deprivation
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My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools. start learning
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stop being friends over time
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My roses grew back this summer. start learning
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This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next year. start learning
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Elizabeth needs a new pair of shoes because she has grown out of her old ones. start learning
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When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman. start learning
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I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin. start learning
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give something used to somebody else
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I have to hand in my essay by Friday. start learning
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We will hand out the invitations at the door. start learning
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to distribute to a group of people
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The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons. start learning
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give (usually unwillingly)
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Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon. start learning
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Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes! start learning
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wait a short time (informal)
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Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place. start learning
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spend time relaxing (informal)
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He didn't say goodbye before he hung up. start learning
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I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park. start learning
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Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral. start learning
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Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department. start learning
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Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside. start learning
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hold firmly using your hands or arms
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A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning. start learning
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Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil. start learning
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We kept our relationship from our parents for two years. start learning
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Try to keep the wet dog out of the living room. start learning
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If you keep those results up you will get into a great college. start learning
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continue at the same rate
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I need you to be on time. Don't let me down this time. start learning
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fail to support or help, disappoint
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Can you let the cat in before you go to school? start learning
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I can't log in to Facebook because I've forgotten my password. start learning
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sign in (to a website, database etc)
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If you don't log off somebody could get into your account. start learning
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sign out (of a website, database etc)
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I have to look after my sick grandmother. start learning
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Ever since we stole that chocolate bar your dad has looked down on me. start learning
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think less of, consider inferior
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I'm looking for a red dress for the wedding. start learning
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I'm looking forward to the Christmas break. start learning
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be excited about the future
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We are going to look into the price of snowboards today. start learning
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Look out! That car's going to hit you! start learning
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be careful, vigilant, and take notice
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Don't forget to look out for snakes on the hiking trail. start learning
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be especially vigilant for
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Can you look over my essay for spelling mistakes? start learning
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We can look her phone number up on the Internet. start learning
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search and find information in a reference book or database
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My little sister has always looked up to me. start learning
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have a lot of respect for
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Josie made up a story about why we were late. start learning
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invent, lie about something
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We were angry last night, but we made up at breakfast. start learning
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My sisters made me up for my graduation party. start learning
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I mixed up the twins' names again! start learning
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confuse two or more things
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It was so hot in the church that an elderly lady passed out. start learning
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The professor passed the textbooks out before class. start learning
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give the same thing to many people
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I passed up the job because I am afraid of change. start learning
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decline (usually something good)
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Thanks for buying my ticket. I'll pay you back on Friday. start learning
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That bully will pay for being mean to my little brother. start learning
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be punished for doing something bad
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I picked out three sweaters for you to try on. start learning
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I'll point my boyfriend out when he runs by. start learning
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indicate with your finger
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You can put the groceries down on the kitchen counter. start learning
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put what you are holding on a surface or floor
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The students put the substitute teacher down because his pants were too short. start learning
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insult, make somebody feel stupid
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We are putting off our trip until January because of the hurricane. start learning
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The neighbours put the fire out before the firemen arrived. start learning
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I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives. start learning
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I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car. start learning
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Don't forget to put on your new earrings for the party. start learning
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put clothing/ accessories on your body
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I ran into an old school-friend at the mall. start learning
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I accidentally ran over your bicycle in the driveway. start learning
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drive a vehicle over a person or thing
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Let's run over/through these lines one more time before the show. start learning
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The child ran away from home and has been missing for three days. start learning
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leave unexpectedly, escape
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We ran out of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap. start learning
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My letter got sent back to me because I used the wrong stamp. start learning
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Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company. start learning
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The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera. start learning
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I want to shop around a little before I decide on these boots. start learning
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He always shows off on his skateboard start learning
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act extra special for people watching (usually boastfully)
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You should sleep over tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home. start learning
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stay somewhere for the night (informal)
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We need to sort the bills out before the first of the month. start learning
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organize, resolve a problem
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You will lose weight if you stick to the diet. start learning
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continue doing something, limit yourself to one particular thing
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The light's too bright. Could you switch it off. start learning
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stop the energy flow, turn off
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We heard the news as soon as we switched on the car radio. start learning
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start the energy flow, turn on
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I take after my mother. We are both impatient. start learning
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He took the car brakes apart and found the problem. start learning
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purposely break into pieces
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I have to take our new TV back because it doesn't work. start learning
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My plane takes off in five minutes. start learning
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Take off your socks and shoes and come in the lake! start learning
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remove something (usually clothing)
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Can you take the garbage out to the street for me? start learning
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remove from a place or thing
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My grandparents took us out for dinner and a movie. start learning
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pay for somebody to go somewhere with you
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I tore up my ex-boyfriend's letters and gave them back to him. start learning
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When I think back on my youth, I wish I had studied harder. start learning
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remember (often + to, sometimes + on)
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I'll have to think this job offer over before I make my final decision. start learning
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We threw our old furniture away when we won the lottery. start learning
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Please turn the TV down while the guests are here. start learning
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decrease the volume or strength (heat, light etc)
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I turned the job down because I don't want to move. start learning
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Your mother wants you to turn the TV off and come for dinner. start learning
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stop the energy flow, switch off
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It's too dark in here. Let's turn some lights on. start learning
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start the energy, switch on
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Can you turn the music up? This is my favourite song. start learning
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increase the volume or strength (heat, light etc)
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Our cat turned up after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood. start learning
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I'm going to try these jeans on, but I don't think they will fit. start learning
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I am going to try this new brand of detergent out. start learning
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The kids used all of the toothpaste up so we need to buy some more. start learning
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We have to wake up early for work on Monday. start learning
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You can warm your feet up in front of the fireplace. start learning
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I always warm up by doing sit-ups before I go for a run. start learning
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prepare body for exercise
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Most of my make-up wore off before I got to the party. start learning
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I work out at the gym three times a week. start learning
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Our plan worked out fine. start learning
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We have to work out the total cost before we buy the house. start learning
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