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make a decision
I need to make a decision about which movie to watch tonight.
make an effort
I will make an effort to finish my homework on time.
go over
Let's go over the homework together.
meet the demand
The company worked hard to meet the demand for their new toy during the holiday season.
put up with
I can't put up with his bad behavior anymore.
keep up with
I try to keep up with the latest news every morning.
take up
I decided to take up painting as a hobby.
make up your mind
I can't wait any longer; you need to make up your mind about which movie to watch.
deal with
We need to deal with the homework before going out to play.
make ends meet
After losing his job, he had to find a way to make ends meet.
get on with
She needs to get on with her homework before dinner.
get along with
She gets along with her classmates very well.
cope with
She learned how to cope with her homework stress by organizing her time better.
cause damage
The storm caused damage to many houses in the neighborhood.
cause the damage
do assignment
I need to do my assignment before the deadline.
do homework
I need to do my homework before dinner.
wear out
The kids wore out their shoes after playing outside every day.
wear in
I need to wear in my new boots before the hiking trip.
wear on
As the meeting wore on, everyone started to feel tired.
run out
I need to buy more milk because we ran out this morning.
run out of
I ran out of sugar while baking cookies.
see off
I went to the airport to see off my cousin who is moving to another country.
tell apart
I can’t tell the twins apart; they look so much alike.
turn down
I had to turn down the job offer because it didn't fit my career goals.
turn up
Can you turn up the music? It's too quiet.
turn off
The loud noise really turned me off from the movie.
turn away
She turned away from the loud noise.
turn out
The cake turned out delicious after baking it for an hour.
put off
She always puts off doing her homework until the last minute.
put out
The firefighters worked hard to put out the flames.
put aside
I decided to put aside some money for my vacation.
set aside
I will set aside some time this weekend to finish my homework.
pass on
I will pass on the message to my friend.
pass away
My grandfather passed away last year.
make up
I had to make up a story to explain why I was late.
make up (2)
After their argument, they decided to make up and be friends again.
well known
Albert Einstein is a well known scientist.
staff
The staff at the school are very helpful and friendly.
participate
I want to participate in the school play.
take it easy
After a long day at work, I like to take it easy and watch my favorite show.
wound
He has a deep wound on his arm.
heal
The doctor helped to heal my broken arm.
famous
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
famous 2
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
pull down
The workers will pull down the old building next week.
carry out
The scientists carried out an experiment to test the new theory.
keep on
I will keep on studying until I understand the lesson.
keep up
She runs very fast, and I have to work hard to keep up with her.
exceed
The team's performance exceeded our expectations.
break down
The car broke down on the way to the beach.
out of date
The information in this book is out of date and needs to be updated.
out of order
The elevator is out of order, so we have to use the stairs.
make out
I couldn't make out what he was saying because of the noise.
figure out
I need to figure out how to fix my bike.
pass down
They passed down the family heirloom to their children.
get over
He finally got over his fear of flying.
get through
I need to get through my homework before I can play outside.
watch out
Watch out for the car coming down the street!
go through
She had to go through a lot of challenges to achieve her dreams.
call off
They decided to call off the meeting due to bad weather.
postpone
We need to postpone the meeting until next week.
recover
She is trying to recover from her illness.
recover from
She is recovering from a cold and will be back to school next week.
out of fashion
Many people think that bell-bottom jeans are out of fashion now.
sale off
The store is having a big sale off this weekend, so everything is cheaper!
out of work
After the company closed, many employees were out of work.
account for
The students account for a large part of the population.
break out
A fire broke out in the building last night.
come across
I came across an old photo of us.
come over
Why don't you come over for dinner this weekend?
drop in
Feel free to drop in anytime if you need help.
give up
I tried to solve the puzzle for hours, but I finally had to give up.
give up on
Even though it was hard, she didn't give up on her friend.
do harm
The chemicals in the river do harm to the fish and plants.
harm
do research
I need to do research on climate change for my school project.
do the washing up
Can you help me do the washing up, please?
try your best
When you take the test, just try your best and don't worry too much.
make mistakes
It's okay to make mistakes when you're learning something new.
make a mistake
It's okay to make a mistake; everyone does sometimes.
put on weight
After the holidays, I always seem to put on weight.
gain weight
After starting a new diet, I noticed that I began to gain weight.
lose weight
I want to lose weight before summer.
take notice of
The teacher asked the students to take notice of the instructions on the board.
bring up
He was nervous to bring up the topic of his promotion at work.
gay
He is openly gay and proud of who he is.
go off
The fireworks will go off at midnight.
pick up
I will pick up the book from the table.
set off
The fireworks set off a celebration in the town.
set up
We need to set up the chairs before the party starts.
draw attention to
look up
When you feel lost, just look up at the stars; they are beautiful.
look over
I need to look over my notes before the test.
look into
Can you look into why the website is not working?
look up to
I look up to my older sister because she is very successful in her career.
admire
I admire her dedication to helping others.
look down on
She looks down on people who don't have a college degree.
break into
She decided to break into the music industry after years of practice.
come up with
Can you come up with a solution to this problem?
otherwise
You need to study hard; otherwise, you will fail the exam.
moreover
She loves to read books; moreover, she enjoys writing stories.
on account of
The game was canceled on account of the heavy rain.
inaccessible
The mountain peak was inaccessible due to heavy snow.
ability
She has the ability to speak three languages fluently.
nutritious
Eating fruits and vegetables is a great way to have a nutritious diet.
magnificent
The view from the top of the mountain was magnificent.
magnificence
We admired the magnificence of the sunset over the mountains.
divorce
They decided to get a divorce after many years of marriage.
divorced
After being divorced for several years, he decided to start dating again.
encourage
I always encourage my students to ask questions.
maintain
It is important to maintain a healthy diet.
explore
I want to explore the mountains this summer.
respect
I have a lot of respect for my teachers.
challenge
Learning a new language can be a real challenge.
afford
She can afford to travel every year.
make a difference
Volunteering at the shelter can really make a difference in the lives of the animals.
road work
Drivers should expect delays due to road work on the highway.
road work ahead
effective
This medicine is very effective in treating headaches.
achieve
She achieved excellent results in her exams.
achievement
He felt proud of his achievement when he finished the marathon.
upset
She was upset when she lost her favorite toy.
skeleton 💀
The scientist studied the skeleton of the dinosaur to learn more about its size and shape.
elevator
Please take the elevator to the fifth floor.
escalator
Please stand to the right on the escalator.
marvelous
The view from the top of the mountain was marvelous.
focus on
I need to focus on my homework to finish it on time.
rural area
Many people in the rural area rely on farming for their income.
entire
She spent the entire afternoon at the park.
generate
We need to generate new ideas for the project.
monitor
The teacher will monitor the students during the exam.
remind
I need to remind her about the meeting tomorrow.
make a choice
It's hard to make a choice when there are so many fun activities to do.
overcrowded
The subway was so overcrowded that I could barely move.
congested
The roads were congested during rush hour, making it hard to get home.
ecosystem
Protecting our ecosystem is essential for the survival of many animals.
diverse
The city is known for its diverse population.
diversity
We should celebrate the diversity of opinions in our discussions.
accent
His accent makes it hard to understand him sometimes.
content
The content of the book is very interesting.
rely on
I always rely on my best friend for advice.
facilities
The school has excellent sports facilities for students.
compulsory
Education is compulsory for children up to the age of 16.
optional
Attending the meeting is optional for those who have other commitments.
flexibility
Yoga helps improve your flexibility and strength.
opportunities
She took advantage of the opportunities available to her in school.
chance
There is a good chance of rain tomorrow.
needs
She has many needs that must be met for her to be happy.
responsibility
I have a responsibility to take care of my little brother.
obedient
The dog is very obedient and follows all commands.
tolerant
She is very tolerant of different cultures and enjoys learning about them.
sympathetic
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
cooperative
We need a cooperative effort to solve this problem.
cooperate
The two companies decided to cooperate for mutual benefit.
numerous
She has numerous books in her library.
the order of the day
The order of the day is to finalize the project proposal before the deadline.
human scale
The park was designed with a human scale, making it easy for families to enjoy the space.
priestly class
The priestly class played a significant role in the community's cultural traditions.
lose out
She didn't apply for the job in time, so she lost out on a great opportunity.
breeding period
The breeding period for many birds occurs in the spring.
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