[Unit 6] Wordpower: out

Question 1

A Have we got enough money for the holiday?
B I just need to _ out (= calculate) the total cost.

Answer 1

I just need to work out the total cost.

Question 2

I’ve _ out (= argued) with my brother and we’re not speaking.

Answer 2

I’ve fallen out with my brother and we’re not speaking.

Question 3

Of all the applicants Maria really _ out (= is noticeably better).

Answer 3

Of all the applicants Maria really stands out.

Question 4

I think we’ve _ out _ milk (= we’ve got no milk left).

Answer 4

I think we’ve run out of milk.

Question 5

A Robby wasn’t a very nice child.
B No, he wasn’t. But he’s _ out _ _ (= become) a very nice young man.

Answer 5

But he’s turned out to be a very nice young man.

Question 6

A It’s so hot in here!
B Yes, and there’s no much fresh air.
A I feel like I’m going to _ out (= faint).

Answer 6

I feel like I’m going to pass out.

Question 7

A What are you going to do when we get to the resort?
B I’m going to lie by the swimming pool with a cold drink and just _ out (= relax).

Answer 7

I’m going to lie by the swimming pool with a cold drink and just chill out.

Question 8

A You’re looking really tired!
B Yes, if I keep working 14-hour days, I’ll _ out (= get sick and won’t want to work any more).

Answer 8

Yes, if I keep working 14-hour days, I’ll burn out.