1.4 Flashcards

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Spread out

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They move away from each other to cover a larger area

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Turn sth down

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Reject or refuse an offer, request or invitation

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Put sth foward

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Offer an idea, opinion, etc., especially so that ppl can discuss it and make a decision

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Do away with sth

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Bring sth to an end or get rid of ~ abolish

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5
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Dream sth up

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Have an idea, especially a very unusual or silly one

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Kick in

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Begin to have an effect

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7
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Cry off

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Say that you cannot do sth that u promised or agreed to do

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Enter into sth

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Begin a discussion or start a formal arrangement

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Enlarge on/upon sth

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Say or write more abt sth that has alr been mentioned

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