people and society Flashcards
1
Q
ask after
A
ask for news about
2
Q
bring up
A
look after a child until he or she becomes an adult
3
Q
fall for
A
1) fall in love with
2) believe (a lie, a trick)
4
Q
fall out (with)
A
have an argument with and stop being friends
5
Q
get on (with)
A
have a good relationship (with)
6
Q
grow up
A
become older
7
Q
look down on
A
think that you are better than
8
Q
look up to
A
admire and respect
9
Q
make up
A
become friends again after an argument
10
Q
pass away
A
die
11
Q
pick on
A
keep treating someone badly or unfairly
12
Q
put down
A
critisise, make someone feel stupid
13
Q
settle down
A
1) become calm after being upset
2) stay in one place or get married and live quietly
14
Q
stand up for
A
support in an argument or fight
15
Q
take aback
A
surprise (usially in passive voice)
