List 3 Flashcards

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set off

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start a journey, trip or race Ex: We set off for work at seven thirty.

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2
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try out

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test Ex: I’m going to try this new brand of detergent out.

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3
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tune up

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adjust a musical instrument Ex: The orchestra tuned up their instruments before the concert.

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4
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turn into

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change in nature, quality, or condition Ex: Tadpoles turn into frogs.

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5
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bring back

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return, cause to remember Ex: Visiting my old school brought back memories of when I was a pupil there.

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6
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give up

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stop trying Ex: My math homework was too difficult so I gave up.

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7
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hand over

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give (usually unwillingly) Ex: The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons.

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8
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laugh at

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amused by; make fun of Ex: I love to laugh at my dad’s jokes.

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9
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bring up

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educate; call attention to; vomit Ex: My mom was brought up by her grandparents.

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10
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dress up

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put on special clothes Ex: It’s a fancy restaurant so we have to dress up.

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