6 // Clothing Flashcards
fasten the buttons on a piece of clothing
BUTTON UP
Angelica helped her son to button up his shirt as he got ready for school.
put a piece of clothing on quickly
THROW ON
When Tom realized he was late, he threw on a jacket and tie, and ran for the bus.
fall off by mistake
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COME OFF
As Hasan was running across the school yard, one of his shoes came off.
wear a costume to look like something
DRESS UP AS
All the children at the party had dressed up as dinosaurs.
be washed clean (about a stain)
COME OUT
I hope this juice stain comes out when I wash my shirt.
look good with another piece of clothing
GO WITH
Gemma’s shoes go really well with that dress.
show people something you are proud of
SHOW OFF (TO)
Arnie’s so proud of his new jacket. He’s been showing it off to everyone.
fasten a piece of clothing
DO UP
Mirek did up his coat to keep out the icy breeze.
become big enough to wear an item of clothing
GROW INTO
Carly’s shoes are too big for her, but she’ll grow into them.
become too big for an item of clothing
GROW OUT OF
Gio’s grown out of his sweater, so he’s going to give it to his little brother.
make a piece of clothing smaller
TAKE IN
This dress is a bit too big. We’ll need to take it in a little.
make a piece of clothing bigger
LET OUT
The jacket is too tight. We need to let it out.
fasten (usually your shoe laces)
TIE UP
Kelly stopped to tie up one of her shoe laces.
remove (a piece of clothing)
TAKE OFF
It was very hot in the lecture theater, so Mario took off his sweater.
wear a piece of clothing
PUT ON
Alex put on her prettiest dress to go out for her wedding anniversary.
