Wordskills unit 21 Flashcards
take care of sth/sb, so they are not stolen, damaged, or harmed
keep an eye on sth/sb
INF arrive somewhere, often late or unexpectedly
roll up
manage with sth that is not completely satisfactory
make do (with sth)
not take sth/sb with you when you go somewhere
leave sth/sb behind
INF be useful for a particular situation
come in handy/useful
end a difficult situation by choosing the simplest solution, even if it is not the best one
take the easy way out
make yourself/sb feel very tired, SYN tire yourself/sb out. worn out ADJ
wear yourself/sb out
INF used to tell sb to use or eat less of sth
go easy on sth
build or place something somewhere (not used for permanent things)
set sth up/ put sth up
have reasons why you do not feel certain about sth/sb
have your doubts about sth/sb
INF (of rain) fall fast; rain a lot
tip down
(of a person) be/get very wet
be/ get soaked to the skin
if rain holds off, id does not fall, although you thought it would
hold off
INF (of an event) starts in a particular way. OPP wind up
kick off
find sth by chance
stumble on/across sth
stop being involved in an event or activity
pull out (of sth)
produce or provide sth, especially for the benefit of other people or for a special purpose
put sth on
the best, most enjoyable, etc. part of sth. OPP the low point of sth
the high point of sth
were very successful or popular
go down + adj, adv, n / go down a storm
