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We're still trying to iron out some problems with the computer system. We hope they can iron out their differences and get on with working together. start learning
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to remove problems or find solutions
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stick up for something/someone Her friends stuck up for her when other people said she was guilt start learning
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to support or defend something or someone:
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sick (and tired) of someone/something I’m sick of him whining about money. start learning
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to have experienced too much of someone or something with the result that you are annoyed:
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We found a buyer for our house, but then the sale fell through start learning
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I wish you'd stop jumping in and finishing my sentences for me all the time. start learning
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to interrupt when someone else is speaking
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Being jumped in or beat in start learning
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Having to fight a certain number of gang members for a given period of time and being able to take the beating and fight back.
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If you jump or are thrown in at the deep end, you start doing something new and difficult without help or preparation.
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You'll never learn to play the piano if you're not prepared to stick to it start learning
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to continue trying hard to do something difficult
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When drugs were found in her luggage, she claimed it was a set-up start learning
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a situation in which someone is tricked into doing something or is made to seem guilty of something they did not do
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If we can get off by seven o'clock, the roads will be clearer. get off the train; the bus start learning
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o leave a place, usually in order to start a journey
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He ran up huge bills on clothes start learning
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to increase a debt by spending more
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How is the new monitoring procedure working out? Let's hope this new job works out well for him. start learning
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to happen or develop in a particular way
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The vaccine wears off after 10 years. The shine on the leather will wear off pretty quickly. After you drive a new car for a while, the novelty wears off start learning
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to stop having an effect or influence
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Don't use up all the milk - we need some for breakfast. The earth's resources are being used up at an alarming rate. start learning
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to finish a supply of something
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Don't worry about it - something will turn up, you'll see. This job turned up just when I needed it. start learning
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to happen or become available unexpectedly
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When the market turns down, recruitment is one of the first areas companies look at to make savings. start learning
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I'm turned off because of smell start learning
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something that you dislike
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I wasn't going to put out just because he'd paid for dinner. start learning
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(especially of a woman) to agree to have sex
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The meeting has been put off for a week. 've put off talking to him about this for far too long start learning
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I can't believe she passed up the chance to go to South America. He's never one to pass up a free meal start learning
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to fail to take advantage of an opportunity
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Her piano teacher was forever putting her down start learning
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He is always making up stories. When I was late, I made up a story about my bus being late. start learning
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They kissed and made up, as usual. UK We often quarrel but we always make it up soon after. start learning
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to forgive someone and be friendly with them again after an argument or disagreement:
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In the finance sector things are looking up start learning
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Kids look up to ballplayers, and we need to let kids know that it is not OK to cheat. start learning
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to admire and respect someone
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Just pull over here, and I'll get out and walk the rest of the way start learning
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If a vehicle ..., it moves to the side of the road and stops
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He says it's alright but I think he's keeping something from me start learning
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to not tell someone about something
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She held back from interfering in their arguments. He admitted that something had gone wrong, but he held back the details (= stopped himself from telling the complete truth). start learning
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to stop something from happening or advancing, or to keep someone from doing something
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I don't know why he hangs out with James, they've got nothing in common. Haven't you got anything better to do than hang out at the shopping centre? They enjoyed hanging out with each other when they were kids. start learning
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to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone
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Why should we hand over the money to the Russians? Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman. The two boys scared the old man into handing over his wallet. start learning
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to give something to someone else
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I got fed up with having to wear my sister's hand-me-downs start learning
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a piece of clothing that someone has given to a younger person because they no longer want it
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He said he'd given up smoking, but the empty packs in the bin were a dead giveaway (= clearly showed the secret truth). start learning
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something that tells or shows something secret, often without intending to
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I wanted to see that movie but never got around to it. I meant to call you, but somehow I never got around to it We must get around to cleaning those windows. start learning
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to find time to do something that you have intended or would like to do
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He dropped out of the race after two laps start learning
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to not do something that you were going to do, or to stop doing something before you have completely finished
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The US has announced a cutoff of military aid to the country. We had to cut off Mike when he started puking on the dance floor. start learning
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the act of stopping the supply of something
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when someone suddenly drives in front of u by changing lanes, endangering ur life and the lives of ppl around u start learning
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to drive dangerously in front of someone
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I just need to get away for a few days. We've decided to go to hiking in the mountains to get away from it all start learning
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to go somewhere to have a holiday, often because you need to rest
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You can always count on Michael in a crisis start learning
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to be confident that you can depend on someone
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I feel like I’m coming down with a cold start learning
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to catch or show signs of an illness
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Our babysitter's just moved away, so we're asking around for a replacement. start learning
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to ask a lot of different people in order to get information or help
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"Watch out!" he shouted, but it was too late - she had knocked the whole tray of drinks onto the floor. start learning
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used to warn someone of danger or an accident that seems likely to happen
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To be physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted
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He's physically attractive, but shallow start learning
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not showing serious or careful thought
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Apparently the mob leaders were tipped off that police were watching them. Moving strike aircraft within range could have tipped off the bad guys. start learning
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to give secret information to someone, or to give someone information without intending to
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