Being Single Flashcards

1
Q

Hold sb back

A

Stop sb being as successful as the should be.

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2
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Pile up

A

Increase in quantity or amount.

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3
Q

Do as you please

A

Be able to do whatever you like. SYN please yourself

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4
Q

Answer to sb (for sth)

A

Have to explain your actions or decisions to sb.

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5
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Mess sb around/about

A

Treat sb badly, especially by changing your mind a lot or breaking promises.

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6
Q

Let sb down

A

Not help or support sb as the had hoped or expected

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7
Q

Finish with sb

A

End a romantic relationship with sb

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8
Q

Not bear thinking about

A

Be too shocking or unpleasant to think about

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9
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Break up

A

The ending of a relationship or marriage. Break up ( with sb ) v

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10
Q

I’d (far) sooner be married.

A

I would (much) prefer to be married

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