phrases verbs + preposition + object Flashcards

1
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refuse to do something you agreed to do

A

back out (of)

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2
Q

change to an earlier time

A

bring something forward (to)

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3
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continue doing

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carry on (with)

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4
Q

reach the same place as

A

catch up

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5
Q

reduce, do less of

A

cut back / down (on)

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6
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be part of a group or plan

A

fit in (with)

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7
Q

be friendly with

A

get along/ on (with)

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8
Q

succeed in reaching by phone

A

get through (to)

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9
Q

know the latest thing about

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keep up (with)

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10
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begin doing another thing

A

move on (to)

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11
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change to a later time

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put something back/ off ( to / until)

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12
Q

connect by phone

A

put someone through (to)

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13
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finish a supply of

A

run out (of)

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14
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attend a meeting as an observed

A

sit in (on)

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15
Q

substitute for

A

stand in (for)

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16
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receive criticism or blame

A

come in for (IS)

17
Q

think of an idea or plan

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come up (IS)

18
Q

deal with a bad situation

A

face up to (IS)

19
Q

do something else after other things have failed

A

fall back on (IS)

20
Q

speak or phone again later

A

get back to (IS)

21
Q

finally do something

A

get around to (IS)

22
Q

accept existing decisions

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go along with (IS)

23
Q

accept something unpleasant in a patient

A

put up (with)