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His evidence just doesn't add up.
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Jim was asking after you.
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yield in an argument (poddać się) Lernen beginnen
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Sheila was right, so Paul had to back down.
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We hadn't bargained for there being so much traffic, and we missed the plane.
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Helen's alibi was borne out by her sister.
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lose control of the emotions Lernen beginnen
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David broke down and wept when he heard the news.
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He broke off to answer the phone.
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The party finally broke up at 3 am.
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The crisis was brought about by Brenda's resignation.
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succeed in doing something Lernen beginnen
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The team tried for years to win the competition and they finally brought it off.
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cause to onset of an illness Lernen beginnen
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Sitting in the damp brought on his rheumatism.
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influence sb to your point of view Lernen beginnen
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After much discussion, I brought the committee round to my point of view.
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I feel I ought to bring up another small matter.
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mobilise for military service Lernen beginnen
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Mark was called up when the war broke out.
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complete successfully (perhaps despite a problem) Lernen beginnen
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Jane had a difficult role to play, but she carried it off.
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The attack was successfully carried out.
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become popular (colloquial) Lernen beginnen
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This new hair style is beginning to catch on.
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Let me explain how the situation came about.
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be in the end a matter of Lernen beginnen
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It all comes down whether you are prepared to accept less money.
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receive (especially criticism; blame) Lernen beginnen
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The government has come in for a lot of criticism over the decision.
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I'm afraid thet deal didn't come off after all.
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All the flowers have come out. My photos didn't come out very well.
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occur (usually a problem) Lernen beginnen
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Look, something has come up, and I can't meet you.
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We've come up against a bit of a problem.
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equal (especially expectations; standard) Lernen beginnen
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The play didn't come up to expectations.
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think of (especially an answer; a plan; a solution) Lernen beginnen
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We still haven't come up with a solution to the problem.
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Don't worry, you can count on me.
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happen unexpectedly (colloquial) Lernen beginnen
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I can't come to your party, something has cropped up.
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abolish - znieść; obalić (colloquial) Lernen beginnen
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Dog licences have been done away with.
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What if they do away with the old man?
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We are having our living room done up.
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A white sports car drew up outside the door.
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organise (especially a document) Lernen beginnen
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The contract is being drawn up at the moment.
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Drop in any time you're passing.
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The baby has just dropped off.
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finish in a certain way or place Lernen beginnen
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We ended up staying there for lunch.
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have courage to deal with (especially responsibilities) Lernen beginnen
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You have to face up to your responsibilities.
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show amusement (especially laughing) Lernen beginnen
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Everyone fell about when Jane told her joke.
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If the worst comes to the worst, we've got our savings to fall back on.
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It was an unlikely story but he fell for it.
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I fell for you the moment I saw you.
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Peter has fallen out with his boss.
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fail to come to completion Lernen beginnen
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The plan fell through at the last minute.
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Old Mr Smith didn't feel up to walking all that way.
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Thanks for the information about that book. I'll follow it up.
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We'll follow up this lesson next week.
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I had the feeling I wasn't getting across.
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imply (about personal matters) dawać do zrozumienia Lernen beginnen
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What are you gettin at exactly?
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This cold weather really gets me down.
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begin to seriously deal with Lernen beginnen
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It's time we got down to some real work.
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They were lucky to get off with such light sentences.
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approach a certain age/time/number Lernen beginnen
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He must be getting on for seventy.
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make progress (especially in life) Lernen beginnen
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Sue is getting on very well in her new job.
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I couldn't get over how well she looked.
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come to the end of something, usually unpleasant Lernen beginnen
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I'll be glad to get this awful business over with.
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Sorry, but I haven't got round to fixing the tap yet.
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do sth (usually bad when about children) Lernen beginnen
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The children are getting up to something in the garden. What have you been getting up to lately?
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His false identity papers gave him away.
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send off a smell (liquid or gas) Lernen beginnen
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The cheese has begun to give off a strange smell.
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When our money gave out we had to borrow.
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The rest of the time was given over to playing cards.
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Why don't you give over! You're getting on my nerves!
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The escaped prisoner gave herself up.
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believed to be dead or lost Lernen beginnen
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After 10 days the ship was given up for lost.
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The management has gone back on its promise.
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I don't go in for that kind of thing.
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Are you thinking of going in for the race?
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happen (usually negative) Lernen beginnen
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Something funny is going on.
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There weren't enough life-jackets to go round.
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complete a promise or plan (usually un willingly) Lernen beginnen
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When it came to actually stealing the money, Nora couldn't go through with it.
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become more liked (colloquial); make impression on sb Lernen beginnen
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This new record is growing on me.
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I think we should hang onto the car until next year.
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be deliberately unkind to someone Lernen beginnen
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My teacher has it in for me.
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express feelings so as to settle a problem (zagrać w otwarte karty) Lernen beginnen
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I put up with the problem for a while but in the end I had it out with her.
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I don't believe you. You're having me on.
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get on well with (colloquial) Lernen beginnen
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Mark and Sarah really hit it off at the party.
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discover by chance - often an idea Lernen beginnen
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They hit upon the solution quite by chance.
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offer, promise - especially with hope Lernen beginnen
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We don't hold out much hope that the price will fall.
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Sorry I'm late, I was held up in the traffic.
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Jack was always held up as an example to me.
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I don't hold with the idea of using force.
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Well done! Keep up the good work!
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The company has laid down strict procedures for this kind of situation.
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disappoint; break a promise Lernen beginnen
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Sorry to let you down, but I can't give you a lift today.
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allow to be part of a secret Lernen beginnen
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We haven't let Tina in on the plans yet.
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As Dave was young, the judge let him off with a fine.
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inform about a secret (colloquial) Lernen beginnen
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We're planning a surprise for Helen, but don't let on.
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suffer a loss of reputation Lernen beginnen
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If City lose, they'll never live it down.
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reach an expected standard Lernen beginnen
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The play quite lived up to my expectations.
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The police have promised to look into the problem.
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We look on this town as our real home.
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visit sb when in the area Lernen beginnen
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If you're passing through Athens, look me up.
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The power steering makes for easier parking.
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The thief made off with a valuable nacklace.
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Tim made out that he hadn't seen the No Smoking sign.
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manage to see or understand Lernen beginnen
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I couldn't quite make out what the notice said.
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understand someone's behaviour Lernen beginnen
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Janet is really odd. I can't make her out.
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I think you made up the whole story!
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Our success makes up for all the hard times.
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You have missed out a word here.
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Five people got promoted, but I missed out again.
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None of the children would own up to breaking the window.
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stop an activity (colloquial) Lernen beginnen
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John has packed in his job.
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take revenge (colloquial) Lernen beginnen
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She paid him back for all his insults.
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The weather seems to be picking up.
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force to give a clear statement Lernen beginnen
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I asked Jim to name a suitable day, but I couldn't pin him down.
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The car is playing up again. It won't start.
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I pointed out that I would be on holiday anyway.
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It was a tricky plan, but we pulled it off.
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continue with some effort Lernen beginnen
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Let's push on and try to reach the coast by tonight.
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Harry is clever but he can't put his ideas across.
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Diane's poor performance was put down to nerves.
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Sue has put in for a teaching job.
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take trouble (to help sb) Lernen beginnen
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Please don't put yourself out making a meal. A sanwich will do.
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The crowd put the gymnast off, and he fell.
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We can put you up for a few days.
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I can't put up with all this noise!
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You have brought this on/upon yourself!
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You paid $50? They really ripped you off!
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She's always running down her husband.
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lose power, allow do decline Lernen beginnen
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I think the batteries are running down.
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Guess who I ran into at the supermarket!
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I don't think we can run to a holiday abroad this year.
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Let's run over the plan once more.
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let a bill get longer without paying Lernen beginnen
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I ran up a huge telephone bill at the hotel.
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We've run up against a slight problem.
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go to the station to say goodbye to someone Lernen beginnen
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I went to the station to see them off.
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I saw through his intention
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Jean is always sending up the French teacher
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We must set about reorganising the office
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I think this rain has set in for the day
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give in detail in writing Lernen beginnen
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This document sets out all the Union demands
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I've set out the refreshments in the hall
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Sue set out to write a biography but it became a novel
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An inquiry into the accident has been set up.
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We were set upon by a gang of hooligans
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Slowly the realisation that I had won began to sink in.
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Someone slipped up and my application was lost
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Don't worry, Marry will sort out your problem
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the company agreed to stand by its original commitment
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e.g. stands for exempli gratia, it's Latin
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I will not stand for this kind of behaviour in my house
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Carol has kindly agreed to stand in for Graham at the monthly meeting
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The engine won't stand up to the strain
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The Chairman has stepped down after criticism from shareholders.
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Production at the Leeds plant has been stepped up
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You must learn to stick up for yourself
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Don't be taken in by her apparent shyness
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make someone else suffer because of one's own sufferings Lernen beginnen
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I know you are unhappy, but don't take it out on me!
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Dave takes off the Prime Minister really well
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acquire a new characteristic Lernen beginnen
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My grandmother has taken on a new lease of life since her operation
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She has taken on too much with a full-time job as well
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sign an insurance agreement Lernen beginnen
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Ann has taken out life insurance
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the army tried to take over the country
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You'll soon take to your new boss, I'm sure
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The meeting took up a whole morning
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dissuade from, persuade into Lernen beginnen
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Paul talked me into going skiing, against my better judgement
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