Part 3 Flashcards

1
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check out (separable)

A

follow procedures for borrowing something (usually for a limited period of time)

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2
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cheer up (separable)

A

help someone feel less worried/ depressed/sad

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3
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chew out (separable)

A

scold someone severely; berate

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4
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chicken out

A

lose the courage or confidence to do something often at the last minute

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5
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chip in (separable)

A

contribute /donate (often money) to something done by a group

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6
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clam up (inseparable)

A

suddenly become quiet/ refuse to talk about something

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7
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come across (inseparable)

A

find(unexpectedly)

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8
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come down with (inseparable)

A

become ill with

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9
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come to (inseparable)

A

total

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10
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come to

A

regain consciousness

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11
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count on (inseparable)

A

depend on, trust that something will happen or that someone will do as expected

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12
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cross out (separable)

A

show that something written is wrong or unnecessary by making an X across it.

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13
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cut back (on)

A

use less of something

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14
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do in (separable)

A

cause to become very tired

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15
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do in (separable)

A

to kill; to murder

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16
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do over (separable)

A

do something again

17
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drag on

A

last much longer than expected or is necessary

18
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draw up (separable)

A

create a formal document

19
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drop off (separable)

A

deliver something; deliver someone

20
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drop in (on) (inseparable)

A

visit informally (and usually without scheduling a specific time. )