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ask many people the same question I asked around but nobody has seen my wallet.
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Your purchases add up to $205.32.
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You'll have to back up your car so that I can get out.
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My wife backed me up over my decision to quit my job.
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The racing car blew up after it crashed into the fence.
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We have to blow 50 balloons up for the party.
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stop functioning (vehicle/machine) Our car broke down at the side of the highway in the snowstorm.
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The woman broke down when the police told her that her son had died.
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divide into smaller parts Our teacher broke the final project down into three separate parts.
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force entry to a building Somebody broke in last night and stole our stereo.
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The firemen had to break into the room to rescue the children.
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wear something a few times so that it doesn't look/feel new I need to break these shoes in before we run next week.
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The TV station broke in to report the news of the president's death.
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start laughing (informal) The kids just broke up as soon as the clown started talking.
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The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren't looking.
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I broke out in a rash after our camping trip.
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This sad music is bringing me down.
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My grandparents brought me up after my parents died.
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start talking about a subject My mother walks out of the room when my father brings up sports.
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He drank so much that he brought his dinner up in the toilet.
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phone many different places/people We called around but we weren't able to find the car part we needed.
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I called the company back but the offices were closed for the weekend.
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Jason called the wedding off because he wasn't in love with his fiancé.
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ask for an answer or opinion The professor called on me for question 1.
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We called on you last night but you weren't home.
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Give me your phone number and I will call you up when we are in town.
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You are still mad. You need to calm down before you drive the car.
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not care for someone/something inizia ad imparare
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I don't care for his behaviour.
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get to the same point as someone else You'll have to run faster than that if you want to catch up with Marty.
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arrive and register at a hotel or airport We will get the hotel keys when we check in.
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You have to check out of the hotel before 11:00 AM.
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check someone/something out inizia ad imparare
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look at carefully/ investigate The company checks out all new employees.
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check out someone/something inizia ad imparare
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Check out the crazy hair on that guy!
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She cheered up when she heard the good news.
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I brought you some flowers to cheer you up.
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If everyone chips in we can get the kitchen painted by noon.
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Please clean up your bedroom before you go outside.
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I came across these old photos when I was tidying the closet.
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The top and bottom come apart if you pull hard enough.
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My nephew came down with chicken pox this weekend.
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volunteer for a task or to give evidence
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The art of origami comes from Asia.
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count on someone/something inizia ad imparare
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I am counting on you to make dinner while I am out.
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Please cross out your old address and write your new one.
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My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods.
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make something fall to the ground We had to cut the old tree in our yard down after the storm.
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Your father cut in while I was dancing with your uncle.
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pull in too closely in front of another vehicle The bus driver got angry when that car cut in.
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start operating (of an engine or electrical device) The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 22ºC.
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remove with something sharp The doctors cut off his leg because it was severely injured.
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The phone company cut off our phone because we didn't pay the bill.
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My grandparents cut my father off when he remarried.
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remove part of something (usually with scissors and paper) I cut this ad out of the newspaper.
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do someone/something over ... inizia ad imparare
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beat up/ ransack (Br.E. informal) He's lucky to be alive. His shop was done over by a street gang.
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My teacher wants me to do my essay over because she doesn't like my topic.
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It's time to do away with all of these old tax records.
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Do your coat up before you go outside. It's snowing!
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It's a fancy restaurant so we have to dress up.
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move back in a position/group Andrea dropped back to third place when she fell off her bike.
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come without an appointment I might drop in/by/over for tea some time this week.
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drop someone/something off inizia ad imparare
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take someone/something somewhere and leave them/it there I have to drop my sister off at work.
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I dropped out of Science because it was too difficult.
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I don't feel like cooking tonight. Let's eat out.
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eventually reach/do/decide We ended up renting a movie instead of going to the theatre.
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My new dress fell apart in the washing machine.
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The picture that you hung up last night fell down this morning.
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separate from an interior The money must have fallen out of my pocket.
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fall out (of hair/ teeth) inizia ad imparare
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become loose and unattached His hair started to fall out when he was only 35.
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understand/find the answer I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room.
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address inizia ad imparare
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to write information in blanks (Br.E.) and phone number. Please fill in the form with your name
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to write information in blanks (N. Amer.) The form must be filled out in capital letters.
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I always fill the water jug up when it is empty.
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We don't know where he lives. How can we find out?
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We tried to keep the time of the party a secret but Samantha found it out.
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get something across/over inizia ad imparare
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communicate/make understandable I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't listen.
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I was surprised how well mynew girlfriend and my sister got along/on.
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My grandfather can get around fine in his new wheelchair.
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We worked so hard this year that we had to get away for a week.
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do without being noticed or punished Jason always gets away with cheating in his maths tests.
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We got back from our vacation last week.
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receive something you had before Liz finally got her Science notes back from my roommate.
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My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favourite hat.
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become interested in something again I finally got back into my novel and finished it.
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We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us get on the bus.
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recover from an illness/loss/difficulty I just got over the flu and now my sister has it.
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The company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations.
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finally find time to do (Br.E.) I don't know when I am going to get round to writing the thank you cards.
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finally find time to do (N. Amer) I don't know when I am going to get around to writing the thank you cards.
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meet (usually for social reasons) Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend.
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I got up early today to study for my exam.
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You should get up and give the elderly man your seat.
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reveal hidden information about someone His wife gave him away to the police.
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take the bride to the altar My father gave me away at my wedding.
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My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident.
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give something to someone for free The library was giving away old books on Friday.
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I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game.
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but he finally gave in. inizia ad imparare
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reluctantly stop fighting or arguing My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet
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give to many people (usually at no cost) They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store.
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I am giving up smoking as of January 1st.
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My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up.
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My brother tried to go after the thief in his car.
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I went after my dream and now I am a published writer.
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We are going against the best soccer team in the city tonight.
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Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold.
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I have to go back home and get my lunch.
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leave home to go on a social event We're going out for dinner tonight.
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Jesse has been going out with Luke since they met last winter.
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Please go over your answers before you submit your test.
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I haven't seen Tina for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or two.
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we went without winter boots. inizia ad imparare
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suffer lack or deprivation
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stop being friends over time My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools.
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My roses grew back this summer.
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When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman.
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Elizabeth needs a new pair of shoes because she has grownout of her old ones.
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but he should grow into it by next year. inizia ad imparare
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This bike is too big for him now
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give something used to someone else I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin.
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I have to hand in my essay by Friday.
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to distribute to a group of people We will hand out the invitations at the door.
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give (usually unwillingly) The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons.
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Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon. inizia ad imparare
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wait a short time (informal) Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!
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spend time relaxing (informal) Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place.
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He didn't say goodbye before he hung up.
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hold someone/something back inizia ad imparare
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I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park.
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Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather's funeral.
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Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department.
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hold onto someone/something inizia ad imparare
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hold firmly using your hands or arms Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside.
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hold someone/something up inizia ad imparare
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A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning.
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Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil.
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keep something from someone inizia ad imparare
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We kept our relationship from our parents for two years.
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keep someone/something out inizia ad imparare
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Try to keep the wet dog out of the living room.
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continue at the same rate If you keep those results up you will get into a great college.
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fail to support or help/disappoint I need you to be on time. Don't let me down this time.
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Can you let the cat in before you go to school?
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look after someone/something inizia ad imparare
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I have to look after my sick grandmother.
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think less of/ consider inferior Ever since we stole that chocolate bar your dad has looked down on me.
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look for someone/something inizia ad imparare
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I'm looking for a red dress for the wedding.
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look forward to something inizia ad imparare
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be excited about the future I'm looking forward to the Christmas break.
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We are going to look into the price of snowboards today.
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be careful/vigilant and take notice Look out! That car's going to hit you!
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look out for someone/something inizia ad imparare
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be especially vigilant for Don't forget to look out for snakes on the hiking trail.
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Can you look over my essay for spelling mistakes?
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search and find information in a reference book or database We can look her phone number up on the Internet.
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have a lot of respect for My little sister has always looked up to me.
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invent/ lie about something Josie made up a story about about why we were late.
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but we made up at breakfast. inizia ad imparare
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My sisters made me up for my graduation party.
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confuse two or more things I mixed up the twins' names again!
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His uncle passed away last night after a long illness.
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It was so hot in the church that an elderly lady passed out.
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give the same thing to many people The professor passed the textbooks out before class.
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decline (usually something good) I passed up the job because I am afraid of change.
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Thanks for buying my ticket. I'll pay you back on Friday.
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be punished for doing something bad That bully will pay for being mean to my little brother.
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I picked out three sweaters for you to try on.
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point someone/something out inizia ad imparare
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indicate with your finger I'll point my boyfriend out when he runs by.
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put what you are holding on a surface or floor You can put the groceries down on the kitchen counter.
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insult/make someone feel stupid The students put the substitute teacher down because his pants were too short.
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We are putting off our trip until January because of the hurricane.
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The neighbours put the fire out before the firemen arrived.
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I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives.
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put up with someone/something inizia ad imparare
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I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car.
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put clothing/accessories on your body Don't forget to put on your new earrings for the party.
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run into someone/something inizia ad imparare
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I ran into an old school-friend at the mall.
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run over someone/something inizia ad imparare
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drive a vehicle over a person or thing I accidentally ran over your bicycle in the driveway.
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run over/through something inizia ad imparare
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Let's run over/through these lines one more time before the show.
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leave unexpectedly/ escape The child ran away from home and has been missing for three days.
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We ran out of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap.
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My letter got sent back to me because I used the wrong stamp.
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Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company.
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The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera.
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I want to shop around a little before I decide on these boots.
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act extra special for people watching (usually boastfully) He always shows off on his skateboard.
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stay somewhere for the night (informal) You should sleep over tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home.
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organize/ resolve a problem We need to sort the bills out before the first of the month.
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continue doing something/limit yourself to one particular thing You will lose weight if you stick to the diet.
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