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If this car _______ _________ again
I’m going to sell it.
If this car BREAKS DOWN againI’m going to sell it.
stop working; of machines/vehicles
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The firemen _____ the door _________ and ran inside to look for the children.
The firemen BROKE the door DOWN and ran inside to look for the children.
destroy
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Do you think it’s difficult to ______ children ____ as a single parent?
Do you think it’s difficult to BRING children UP as a single parent?
look after and educate a child
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He ________ ______ the issue of immigration in his latest speech, but nobody paid attention.
He BROUGHT UP the issue of immigration in his latest speech, but nobody paid attention.
mention
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He ________ _____ watching TV, even though he had to finish his essay and it was too late!
He CARRIED/KEPT ON watching TV, even though he had to finish his essay and it was too late!
continue doing an activity
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Although he explained the problem 3 times, she didn’t _______ _____ (to what he said) and had to do more research.
Although he explained the problem 3 times, she didn’t CATCH ON (to what he said) and had to do more research.
understand
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Smart TVs/Smartphones are certainly _______ _____! In 2 years’ time everybody will have one. You see them everywhere.
Smart TVs/Smartphones are certainly CATCHING ON! In 2 years’ time everybody will have one. You see them everywhere.
Become popular; of a product, an idea, etc.
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The factory is _______ ______. They can no longer manufacture products at a competitive price. All employees will be fired.
The factory is CLOSING DOWN. They can no longer manufacture products at a competitive price. All employees will be fired.
end an activity: of a business, company, etc.
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Inflation rates should ______ _______ soon. Otherwise, we’ll be in trouble.
Inflation rates should GO/COME DOWN soon. Otherwise, we’ll be in trouble.
decrease, become less than before; of prices, rates, ≠ go up
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Some trees might ______ _______ if the winds are strong. It'll be a mess. The streets will be blocked for some days.
Some trees might COME DOWN if the winds are strong. It'll be a mess. The streets will be blocked for some days.
fall to the ground
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He _________ _____ in red marks after he ate some chocolate. Is he allergic?
He CAME OUT in red marks after he ate some chocolate. Is he allergic?
develop spots or rashes
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That's too much sugar! You'd better ______ ______ on it. It's no good for you!
That's too much sugar! You'd better CUT DOWN on it. It's no good for you!
reduce the amount you consume
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These branches are too old. We'd better ______ them ______. They're dangerous like this.
These branches are too old. We'd better CUT them DOWN. They're dangerous like this.
bring to the ground; cut
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Here's the magazine. _______ the coupon _____ and use it at the market.
Here's the magazine. CUT the coupon OUT and use it at the market.
detach, remove, separate
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______ it _______! I’m trying to study here!
CUT it OUT! I’m trying to study here!
Stop it. Informal. When irritated.
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When the laughter _______ ________, she continued delivering the speech.
When the laughter DIED DOWN, she continued delivering the speech.
come to an end; of sound
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I’d like to _____ _____ tonight. It’s my birthday and Italian sounds perfect!
I’d like to EAT OUT tonight. It’s my birthday and Italian sounds perfect!
eat in a restaurant instead of at home
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It took him a long time to ______ his idea _______ . He used charts and drawings to make it easier.
It took him a long time to GET/PUT his idea ACROSS. He used charts and drawings to make it easier.
communicate
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Although his idea was very original, they _______ it ________ because it would be too expensive to impliment.
Although his idea was very original, they TURNED it DOWN because it would be too expensive to impliment.
reject
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He never delivers and he's aways late. How does he ______ _______ with it?
He never delivers and he's aways late. How does he ______ _______ with it?
escape punishment
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You’ll have to _____ _____ on little money when you’re in London. If you do, you’ll be able to stay there longer!
- You’ll have to GET BY on little money when you’re in London. If you do, you’ll be able to
- stay there longer!
survive
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