common phrases Flashcards

1
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to be involved in something

A

take part in

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2
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to care for somebody/something/yourself; to be careful about something

A

take care of

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3
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to use as much time as you need without hurrying

A

take your time

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4
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to happen, especially after previously being arranged or planned

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take place

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5
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to make use of something well; to make use of an opportunity

A

take advantage of

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6
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to not do what one said one would definitely do

A

break a promise

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7
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infringe the rules

A

break the rules

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8
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to do something that is better, faster etc than anything that has been done before

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break a record

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9
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to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc

A

break the ice

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10
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to stop doing something that is a habit, especially something bad or harmfu

A

break a habit

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11
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Enjoy yourself in what you are about to do.

A

have a good time

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12
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to disagree with or object to something

A

have a problem with sth

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13
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to give birth

A

have a baby

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14
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speak briefly to someone.

A

have a word with sb

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15
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to ignite and burn with flames.

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catch fire

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16
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to see something only for a moment

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catch sight of

17
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to cause one to become interested in something

A

catch attention

18
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to see someone or something for a very short time

A

catch a glimpse of

19
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to be very attracted to someone and begin to love them

A

fall in love

20
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sleeping or not awake

A

fall asleep

21
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to become ill

A

fall ill

22
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To fail or be ineffective

A

fall flat

23
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to become caught in someone’s scheme; to be deceived into doing or thinking something.

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fall into a trap

24
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used to tell someone forcefully and quite rudely to go away

A

get lost

25
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to prepare

A

get ready

26
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to become intoxicated by alcochol

A

get drunk

27
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to cause someone to notice and admire you

A

ger/make an impression

28
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To be fired from a job or task

A

get the sack

29
Q

To obtain money suddenly, often through inheritance

A

come into money

30
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to decide (something) after consideration

A

come to a conclusion

31
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come to accept (a new and painful or difficult event or situation); reconcile oneself to

A

come to terms with

32
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To suddenly emerge or become visible

A

come into view

33
Q

to tell the truth about something that you have been keeping secret

A

come clean