Proverb Explanation / Meaning When you are away from someone you love, you A Absence makes the

heart grow love them even more. fonder. Some unfortunate events must be accepted as Accidents will happen. inevitable. What a person actually does is more important Actions speak louder than that what they say they will do. words. Advice is cheap. Advice is least heeded when most needed. Advisers run no risks. All cats are grey in the dark. When a problem is serious, people often do not follow the advice given.

People are undistinguished until they have made a name. All good things come to those Patience brings rewards. who wait. Appearances can be deceptive. All that glitters is not gold. Time goes by slowly when you have nothing to All days are short to Industry do. and long to Idleness. Things that are done in love or war can often be All is fair in love and war excused. There is a solution to everything even though All's well that ends well there are doubts. What look good on the outside may not be so in All that glitters is not gold. reality. As time goes by, grief subsides little by little. All things grow with time except grief. All things are difficult before they are easy. Everybody needs a certain amount of relaxation. All work and no play makes It is not good to work all Jack a dull boy. the time. Eating an apple every day can help to keep you healthy. Other interpretation : A small preventive treatment wards off serious problems. An empty purse frightens away When one's financial situation deteriorates, friends tend to disappear. friends. An Englishman's home is a place where he feels An Englishman's home is his safe, enjoys privacy castle. and can do as he wishes. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.* An idle brain is the devil's workshop. An onion a day keeps everyone away.* An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When you work you avoid temptation.

It is easier to prevent something from happening than to repair the damage or

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. cure the disease later. Anger is the one thing made better by delay. Any time means no time. April showers bring May flowers. A bad tree does not yield good apples. A bad workman blames his tools. A bird in hand is worth two in a bush. A broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound. A burden of one's own choice is not felt. A burnt child dreads the fire. When you are angry, it is best not to speak or act L immediately. If the date of an event remains vague, it will never happen.

Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill. It's better to keep what you have than to risk losing it by searching for something better. Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.

Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily. A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things. 1) Cats can survive many accidents because A cat has nine lives. they land on their feet without injury. 2) Three lives = 3 years to play, 3 years to stray, 3 years to stay. A chain is no stronger than its The strength of a group depends on each individual member. weakest link. A change is as good as a rest. A dry March, a wet April and a M cool May fill barn and cellar and bring much hay. Confession is the beginning of forgiveness. A fault confessed is half redressed. If you miss an occasion, you can avail of it at A flower blooms more than another time. once. A fool and his money are soon A foolish person usually spends money carelessly. (easily) parted. A fool at forty is a fool forever. If a person hasn't matured by the age of 40, they never will. Someone who helps you when you are in A friend in need is a friend trouble. indeed. Someone who is a friend to everyone makes A friend to all is a friend to none of them feel special. none. Giving an example is better than giving advice. A good example is the best sermon. If a task is carefully planned, there's a better A good beginning makes a chance that it will be done well. good end.

A good conscience is a soft pillow. A guilty conscience needs no accuser. A leopard cannot change its spots. A loaded wagon makes no noise. A loveless life is a living death. A man can die but once. A man is as old as he feels himself to be. A man is known by the company he keeps. A monkey in silk is a monkey no less. A new broom sweeps clean. A rising tide lifts all boats. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

You sleep well when you have nothing to feel guilty about.

It is not possible for a bad or unpleasant person to become good or pleasant. Really wealthy don't talk about money. N

A person's character is judged by the type of people with whom they spend their time. No matter how someone dresses, it's the same person underneath. A newly-appointed person makes changes energetically. Describes something that will be helpful to all. If a person keeps moving from place to place, they gain neither friends nor possessions. Another interpretation is that, by moving often, one avoids being tied down! A dishonest or immoral person can have a bad influence on a group. Overcoming adversity leads to competence. It's better to deal with a problem at an early stage, to prevent it from getting worse. Correcting a small mistake may help you to avoid making a bigger one. One good event does not mean that everything is alright. A man is judged by his actions. If you wait anxiously for something, it seems to take a long time. If you don't work, you won't have any money when you're old. O

A rotten apple spoils the barrel. A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner. A stitch in time saves nine.

A stumble may prevent a fall. A swallow does not make the summer. A tree is known by its fruit. A watched pot never boils A young idler, an old beggar. After dinner rest a while, after supper walk a mile. As you sow, so shall you reap

You have to accept the consequences of your actions.

B Bad news travels fast. Beauty is only skin deep. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Beauty is the wisdom of women. Wisdom is the beauty of men.

People tend to circulate bad news (accidents, illness etc.) very quickly. A person's character is more important than their appearance. Different people have different tastes.

Be swift to hear, slow to speak. Listen carefully before speaking. Be careful in the choice of the people you Better be alone than in bad associate with. company. It's better to avoid disputes with stupid people. Better flatter a fool than fight him. Better the devil you know than It's better to deal with somebody difficult but familiar, than change and risk dealing the devil you don't with somebody worse. know It's better to do something, even if it's late, than Better late than never. not do it at all. Better lose the saddle than the It's better to stop and accept a small loss, rather than continue and risk losing horse. everything. It's better to be too careful than to be careless and regret it later. Better untaught than ill-taught It's better not to be taught at all than to be taught badly. People of the same sort are usually found Birds of a feather flock together. together. Family relationships are stronger than Blood is thicker than water relationships with other people. A person's background or education will Blood will out. eventually show. Better safe than sorry C Charity begins at home. Children and fools tell the truth. Cleanliness is next to godliness. Clear moon, frost soon. Clothes don't make the man. Constant occupation prevents temptation. A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.

A clean body is just as important as a pure soul. If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form. Appearances can be deceiving. When you work you avoid temptation.

D Dead men tell no tales

Diamond cuts diamond. Diligence is the mother of good fortune. Discretion is the better part of valour Diseases of the soul are more dangerous than those of the body. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Dogs of the same street bark alike. Don't bark if you can't bite.

A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal. Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning. Hard work brings rewards. It is useless to take unnecessary risks.

When you are separated from the person you T love, your feelings are even stronger. People from the same background have the same behaviour. Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view. You must not be too confident that something will Don't count your chickens be successful. before they're hatched. Don't dig your grave with your Don't do something yourself which causes your own downfall. own knife and fork. Don't judge by appearances. Don't judge a book by its cover.

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. Easier said than done. Elbow grease is the best polish. Empty vessels make the most noise. Every ass likes to hear himself bray. Every cloud has a silver lining Every man for himself. Every man has his price. Every man is the architect of his own fortune. Every path has its puddle. Every why has a wherefore. Everything in the garden is rosy.

What is suggested sounds easy but it is more difficult to actually do it. Hard work gives the best results. The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy. People like to listen to themselves talking. There is a positive or hopeful side to every unpleasant situation. You must think of your own interests before the interests of others. Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price. Life is what you make it. Progress is rarely without difficulty. There is an explanation for everything. Everything is satisfactory.

Experience is the father of wisdom.

Experience and knowledge result in better judgement.

Facts speak louder than words. Failure teaches success. False friends are worse than open enemies. Familiarity breeds contempt

People show what they are really like by what they do, rather than by what they say.

Knowing somebody very well may lead to a lack of respect for them. Fine words butter no parsnips. No amount of talking can replace action. First come, first served. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. The first person in the line will be attended to first. One should learn from one's mistakes.

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread Friendship is love with understanding. G Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade. Give someone an inch and they will take a mile. Give someone enough rope and they will hang themselves. God helps those who help themselves. Good and quickly seldom meet. Good management is better than good income. Great minds think alike. Great oaks grow from little acorns. Grief divided is made lighter

Inexperienced people act in situations that more intelligent people would avoid

U Nothing is achieved without effort. Give someone a little and they will want more some people are never satisfied. Give someone enough time and freedom and they will get into trouble. V

W A well-done job takes time.

Large successful operations can begin in a small way.

H Half a loaf is better than none. Hard words break no bones. Haste makes waste. Hatred is a blind as love.

You should be grateful for something, even if it's not as much as you wanted. If something is done too quickly, it may be done carelessly and need to be redone. A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.

He has enough who is content. If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity. It's not good to do too many things at the same He who is everywhere is time. nowhere. He who knows nothing, doubts Knowledge leads us to make choices. nothing. The person who provides the money for He who pays the piper calls something should control how it is spent the tune. If you behave in a risky way, you are likely to He who plays with fire gets have problems. burnt. He who wills the end wills the If you are determined to do something you will find a way. means. Don't express your joy, or your triumph, too He laughs best who laughs Y soon! last. Health is better than wealth. He who hesitates is lost. Home is where the heart is. Honesty is the best policy. Honey catches more flies than You can obtain more cooperation from others by being nice. vinegar. Bad things don't last forever. However long the night, the dawn will break You call home the place where the people you love are.

Proverb In times of prosperity friends are plentiful. If a camel gets his nose in a tent, his body will follow. If in February there be no rain, 'tis neither good for hay nor grain. If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will avoid 100 days of sorrow. If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one. If you want a friend, be a friend. If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride. Ignorance is bliss. In for a penny, in for a pound.

Explanation / Meaning You have many friends when you have no difficulties. If you let something intrusive enter your life, your life will become difficult .

If you try to do two things at the same time, you won't succeed in doing either of them.

Wishing alone is of no use; you must act as well. Possible interpretation: What you do not know causes no worry or sadness. If you start something, it's better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it.

In the land of the blind, the oneeyed man is king. Misfortunes usually come in large numbers. It never rains but it pours. It is always darkest before the The most difficult time is just before a problem is solved. dawn Don't express regret for something that has It's no use crying over spilt happened and cannot be remedied. milk. People vary in character and abilities, and this is It takes all sorts to make a a good thing. world.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

If the law is applied too late, there is no justice.

Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age. Knowledge is power. Kill one to warn a hundred. Kill the goose that lays the golden egg. Warn many by punishing a few. Destroy something that would be a source of wealth or success.

Kindness begets kindness. Laughter is the best medicine.

If you are kind to people, they will be kind to you.

Don't rush into doing something until you know how to do it. Learning is a treasure that will Education is something you keep forever. follow its owner everywhere. The more discreet you are, the less damage you Least said soonest mended. cause. Let's forgive and forget past quarrels. Let bygones be bygones. Learn to walk before you run. Liars need good memories. Lightning never strikes in the same place twice Like father, like son. Look before you leap. Loose lips sink ships. An unusual event is not likely to occur again in exactly the same circumstances. A son's character can be expected to resemble his father's. Consider possible consequences before taking action. Disclosing important information ( to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses. If you lose something you weep, if you find something you keep it. A person in love does not see the faults of the person he/she loves.

Losers weepers, finders keepers. Love is blind.

Make a silk purse out of a sow's ear Man is the head of the family; woman is the neck that turns the head. Man proposes, God disposes. Manners make the man. Many hands make light work. Marry in haste, repent at leisure. Memory is the treasure of the mind. Men make houses, women make homes. Might as well be hanged for a sheep as (for) a lamb

Manage to produce something good using poor material.

Our destiny depends on God's will. Possibly: a person's manners show their origins. Sharing work makes work easier. If you get married too quickly, you may spend all your life regretting it.

If the penalty is going to be the same, you might as well commit the greater offence.

Money begets money. Money doesn't grow on trees. Money is the root of all evil.

If you have money you can make more money. You shouldn't waste money because it is not plentiful. Money is the main cause of wrongdoing and problems.

Necessity is the mother of invention. Need teaches a plan. Never put off till tomorrow what can be done today Never say die. Nobody is perfect. No man can serve two masters. No man is an island. No news is good news.

The need for something forces people to find a way of obtaining it. Necessity will make you find a solution. Don't postpone something you can do now. Never give up.

It's impossible to follow instructions from two different sources. We all need other people. If the news was bad, we would hear of it. Since we have heard nothing, we can assume that all is well. There could be some truth in the rumour... Similar to : 'no smoke without fire'. You cannot expect to achieve anything if you don't take risks.

No smoke without fire. No wind, no waves. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Once bitten, twice shy. One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters. One good turn deserves another. One of these days is none of these days. One today is worth two tomorrow. One man's meat is another man's poison One man's trash is another man's treasure. One swallow doesn't make a summer. Only real friends will tell you when your face is dirty.

After an unpleasant experience, people are careful to avoid something similar.

You should be helpful to someone who helps you. 'One of these days' remains vague. What you have today is better than what is promised or hoped for. People don't always like the same things. What is useless to one person could be valuable to another. A single satisfactory event does not mean that all the others will be as good. Only a real friend will tell you the truth.

Opportunity seldom knocks twice. Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Out of sight, out of mind.

Don't miss opportunities that come along. Children often speak wisely. We tend to forget people who are absent.

Penny wise, pound foolish.

People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Practice makes perfect. Practise what you preach Prevention is better than cure

Refers to a person who is careful about spending small amounts of money, but not careful about spending large amounts of money. One should not criticize others for faults similar to one's own.

Doing something repeatedly is the only way to become good at it. Do yourself what you advise others to do. It is easier to prevent something from happening than to repair the damage or cure the disease later.

Pride comes before a fall.

Procrastination is the thief of time Put all your eggs in one basket Risk everything by relying on one plan (by putting all one's money in one business).

Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish. Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.

Revenge is sweet. Rome was not built in a day.

There is satisfaction in returning an injury. It takes a long time to do a job properly. You should not expect to do it quickly. Friends can be more dangerous than enemies. People don't always do what they announce. Debts paid quickly encourage friendship.

Save me from my friends. Saying is one thing, doing is another. Short reckonings make long friends. Sickness in the body brings sadness to the mind. Snug as a bug in a rug. Spare the rod and spoil the child Sticks and stones will break my bones but names

Feeling very comfortable. If you don't punish a child when he does wrong, you will spoil his character. Physical attacks may harm me, but cruel words will not.

Physical attacks may harm me, but cruel words will not. will never hurt me

Still waters run deep. A stitch in time saves nine

A quiet person can have much knowledge or wisdom. It's better to deal with a problem in its early stages, because if you don't, it will get worse. What is forbidden is the most tempting.

Stolen fruit is the sweetest.

Great things may come from small beginnings. Tall oaks grow from little acorns. The apple doesn't fall far from Children resemble their parents. the tree. After a good night's sleep we may find an answer The best advice is found on to our problem. the pillow. Success comes to those who deserve it least . The devil looks after his own. The devil makes work for idle hands The die is cast. The early bird catches the worm. The end justifies the means. The first step is the hardest. The more haste, the less speed. The more you have, the more you want. The mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken. The pen is mightier than the sword The proof of the pudding is in the eating. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. The tongue wounds more than a lance. The truth is in the wine. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The wish is father to the thought. There is a black sheep in every flock. People who have no work, or are idle, often get into or make trouble. A decision has been made and it's impossible to change it. If you want to do something successfully, you should do it as soon as you can. Wrong or unfair methods may be used if the result of the action is good. The most difficult thing is to begin. A person makes more progress if they do things less quickly.

If you depend on just one thing, and it fails you, you will have no alternatives. Words and communication have greater effect than war and fighting. The real value of something can be judged only after it has been tried or tested. It's not enough to intend to do something, you must actually do it. Insults can be more hurtful than physical injuries. People speak more freely under the influence of alcohol. Feed a man well and he will love you. You think that something is true because you want it to be so. There is always one who doesn't behave or perform like the others.

There is no fool like an old fool. There is safety in numbers Time and tide wait for no man. Time has wings. Time is money. To err is human, to forgive divine Too many cooks spoil the broth. (Humoristic version of above : Too many clicks spoil the browse!) Trust not a horse's heel nor a dog's tooth. Truth is stranger than fiction.

A older person is expected to behave more sensibly. Being in a crowd makes you feel more confident. Delaying a decision will not prevent events from taking place. Time goes by quickly. Time is valuable and should not be wasted. It is human nature to make mistakes, therefore one should forgive. If too many people are involved in something, it will not be done properly.

Events in real life are sometimes stranger than in fiction. Two wrongs don't make a right It is wrong to harm someone because they have harmed you.

Union is strength.

Variety is the spice of life. Virtue is its own reward.

Doing a lot of different things makes life more interesting. You should not expect praise for acting in a correct or moral way. Be careful. People could be listening. If you never waste anything, you will have it when you need it. If a person doesn't know about something, it cannot hurt them. People speak more freely under the influence of alcohol. People are less discreet under the influence of alcohol. People misbehave when their boss, or the person in authority, is absent. You should adopt the customs of the people or country you are visiting, and behave in the same way.

Walls have ears. Waste not, want not. What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over. What a man says drunk, he thinks sober. What soberness conceals, drunkenness reveals. When the cat's away, the mice play. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When poverty come in the door, love goes out the window.

Where there's life there's hope. Where there's a will, there's a way. Who makes himself a sheep will be eaten by the wolves. Wisdom is better than strength. Wonders will never cease! A person with determination will find a way of doing something. Possible interpretation: an easily influenced person can be mislead.

Expresses surprise at an unexpected pleasure or event (ironic). Worry often gives a small thing Worrying over small details can make them seem worse. a big shadow.

You are what you eat. You are never too old to learn. You never know what you can do until you try. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.

You help me and I'll help you.

Phrasal Verb A abide by account for add up agree with allow for answer back apply for avail (oneself) of B back away back down back up

Meaning respect or obey. (the law, a decision, a rule) explain, give a reason make sense, seem reasonable have the same opinion as somebody else. take into consideration, include in a calculation reply rudely make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan etc.) take advantage of something (an opportunity)

move backwards, in fear or dislike withdraw, concede defeat 1) give support or encouragement 2) make a copy of (file, program, etc.) faint, lose consciousness Separate using a barrier. 1) explode; 2) be destroyed by an explosion be summarized as 1) go out of order, cease to function 2) lose control of one's emotions enter by force start suddenly escape from a place by force come to an end (marriage, relationship) raise (a child) improve, refresh one's knowledge of something meet by accident or unexpectedly 1) stop (something) working 2) become exhausted from over-working interrupt impolitely

black out block off blow up boil down to break down break into break out break out of break up bring up brush up on bump into burn out butt in (on sthg) C call back call off call on/upon sby calm down carry on carry out

return a phone call cancel formally invite or request become more relaxed, less angry or upset continue 1) do something as specified (a plan, an order, a threat) 2) perform or conduct (test, experiment)

check in check out

register at a hotel or airport 1) pay one's bill and leave (a hotel) 2) investigate refuse to speak act strictly to prevent something stop operating (company, restaurant, cinema).

clam up clamp down on close down

come across 1) find by chance 2) appear, seem, make an impression come forward present oneself come up against conk out count on cross out cut down on cut out be faced with or opposed by 1) stop working 2) stop or fall asleep (from exhaustion) rely or depend on (for help) remove by drawing a line through reduce in number or size 1) remove using scissors 2) stop doing something handle, take care of (problem, situation) calm down, become less strong manage without last longer than expected write (contract, agreement, document) 1) wear elegant clothes 2) disguise oneself visit, usually on the way somewhere 1) deliver someone or something 2) fall asleep leave school without finishing

D deal with die down do without drag on draw up dress up drop in drop off drop out

E ease off even out

reduce, become less severe or slow down (pain, traffic, work) 1) eliminate differences of opinion. 2) become level or regular

F fall through figure out fill out

fail; doesn't happen understand, find the answer complete (a form/an application)

find out focus on figure out G get at get away get by get in get into (+noun) get off get on get on with (something) get on (well) with (somebody) get out get out of (+noun) get out of get over get rid of get together get up give up go through grow up

discover or obtain information concentrate on something understand; find a solution imply escape manage to cope or to survive enter enter 1) leave (bus, train, plane) 2) remove board (bus, train, plane) continue to do; make progress have a good relationship with

leave leave avoid doing something recover from (illness, disappointment) eliminate meet each other rise, leave bed stop doing something experience spend one's childhood; develop; become an adult submit (report, homework) distribute spend time in a particular place, or with a group of friends end a phone conversation aim a blow at retaliate; reply to an attack find unexpectedly or by inspiration -wait -grip tightly be quick, act speedily resolve by discussion, eliminate differences

H hand in hand out hang out hang up hit at hit back hit on/upon hold on hurry up I iron out

J join in join up

participate -engage in, become a member of

join up - meet and unite with take quick notes

jot down

K keep on keep up with kick off L leave out let down look after look ahead look down on look on look for look forward to look up to

continue doing something stay at the same level as someone or something begin, start omit, not mention disappoint take care of think of the future consider as inferior be a spectator at an event try to find something await or anticipate with pleasure admire

M make fun of make up mix up move in move out N nod off note down O opt out own up

laugh at/ make jokes about invent (excuse, story) mistake one thing or person for another arrive in a new home or office leave your home/office for another one. fall asleep write something leave a system or decide not to participate admit or confess something

P pass away pass out pay back put off put on put out put up pick up point out R rely on rule out

die faint reimburse postpone, arrange a later date turn on, switch on extinguish accommodate, give somebody a bed collect somebody indicate/direct attention to something count on, depend on, trust eliminate

run away run into run out of S set off set up shop around show off show up shut up (impolite) sit down stick up for T take after take care of take off take on tell off think over try on turn down U use up V vouch for

escape from a place or suddenly leave meet by accident or unexpectedly (also: bump into) have no more of something. start a journey; start a business compare prices brag or want to be admired appear/arrive be silent, stop talking

take a seat defend resemble, in appearance or character look after leave the ground hire or engage staff reprimand/criticize severely consider wear something to see if it suits or fits refuse finish a product (so that there's none left) express confidence in, or guarantee something

W watch out wear out work out wipe off

be careful 1) become unusable 2) become very tired 1) do physical exercise 2) find a solution or calculate something clean (board, table).

Example If you want to stay at this school, you must abide by the rules. I hope you can account for the money you spent! Her story just doesn't add up. I agree with you. I think she deserves the award too. You'd better leave early to allow for traffic jams. Don't answer back your mother! He applied for the job he saw advertised in the newspaper. When the company is privatized, you should avail yourself of the opportunity and buy some shares. When he saw the dog, he backed away. Local authorities backed down on their plans to demolish the building. 1) If I tell the boss we've got too much work, will you back me up? 2) It is recommended to back up all files in a secure location. When he fell off the horse he blacked out. The area was blocked off during the demonstration. 1) The terrorists said the bomb would blow up at 9 o'clock. 2) The car blew up but luckily there was nobody in it. The problem boils down to a lack of money. 1) John's car broke down so he had to take the bus. 2) The parents broke down when they heard the bad news. Burglars broke into the house around midnight. Rioting broke out as a result of the strike. Three prisoners broke out of jail. After her marriage broke up, Emma went to live in London. She stopped working in order to bring up her children. Mary had to brush up on her Spanish before going to South America. Pedro bumped into his English teacher at the supermarket. 1) The fuse has burnt out. 2) Tom will burn himself out if he doesn't slow down. It's rude to butt in on a conversation like that!

I'll call you back as soon as possible. The meeting was called off because of the strike. I now call upon the President to address the assembly. He was angry at first but he eventually calmed down. He carried on gardening in spite of the rain. 1) The plan was carried out to perfection. 2) Tests are carried out to determine the efficiency of a new drug.

For security reasons you have to check in two hours before your flight. 1) Is Mr. Blair still at the hotel? No, he checked out this morning. 2) I don't know if the address is still valid. I'll check it out. When the teacher arrived she clammed up. The government has decided to clamp down on smoking in public places. When the factory closed down, the employees lost their jobs. 1) Julie came across some photographs of her grandparents in the attic. 2) The candidate came across as a dynamic person during the interview. The police have asked any witnesses to come forward. The project came up against a lot of criticism. 1) The car conked out on the motorway. 2) He was so exhausted, he conked out in front of the TV. I'm counting on the taxi driver to find the theatre. In some exercises, you are asked to cross out the incorrect word. The doctor told him to cut down on cigarettes. 1) She cut out a picture in a magazine. 2) I'm going to cut out eating between meals. The manager is good at dealing with difficult customers. When the applause died down, she started to sing. The shops are closed so we'll have to do without sugar. We expected a short speech but it dragged on and on! An agreement was drawn up and signed by the two parties. 1) Do people dress up to go to the opera in your country? 2) Children love to dress up at Halloween. I sometimes drop in to see my grandparents on my way home from school. 1) I'll drop you off at the bus stop if you like. 2) Granddad often drops off in front of the TV. She decided to go to art school then dropped out after the first term. After Christmas the workload generally eases off. 1) After a long discussion they managed to even out their differences. 2) The road was evened out to make it safer. Our planned boat trip fell through because of the storm. I'm trying to figure out how to assemble the bookshelves. Please fill out the enclosed form and return it as soon as possible.

I'm going to call the cinema to find out what time the film starts. The advertising campaign will focus on the quality of the product. We'll have to figure out a way to deliver the goods faster. What exactly are you trying to get at? The robbers got away in a black car. It's difficult to get by on a low salary. How did the burglar get in? How did the burglar get into the house? 1) You should get off the bus at Trafalgar Square. 2) She can't get the stain off her sweater. You can pay when you get on the bus. Be quiet and get on with your homework. I get on very well with my colleagues.

How did he get out? How did he get out of the house? Some husbands manage to get out of doing any housework. My grandmother had pneumonia but she got over it. It's difficult to get rid of old habits. Let's get together for lunch on day. I usually get up at 7 o'clock. Sarah gave up smoking 5 years ago. Pete went through a lot of pain after the accident. He grew up in a small village in the mountains.

All application forms must be handed in before the end of the month. Samples will be handed out at the end of the demonstration. Where does he hang out these days? Who does he hang out with? "Don't hang up. I haven't finished yet." He hit at the wasp with the newspaper. When he was attacked by the others, the boy hit back. She hit upon an idea for her new collection. - 'Hold on please. I'll put you through to Mr. Brown." - She held on to the railing as she crossed the bridge. Hurry up! We'll miss the bus. The meeting tomorrow will be an opportunity to iron out difficulties.

She was too shy to join in the game. - John was in the Army and Tom joined up as soon as he left school.

- The two groups of tourists joined up at the hotel. I jotted down the address while watching the programme on TV.

It told him to be quiet but he kept on making noise. Bill walks so fast it's difficult to keep up with him. The football match kicked off at 3 o'clock. The child's name was left out of the report. You promised to come to the party, so don't let me down! A babysitter looks after the children when they go out. It's time to forget the past and look ahead. He tends to look down on anyone who is not successful. Billy didn't take part in the fight. He just looked on. Jane went to the shops to look for a pair of shoes. I look forward to seeing you soon. He was a wonderful teacher and many students looked up to him.

The old lady dresses so strangely that the kids make fun of her. Some employees make up excuses when they arrive late for work. I don't know my neighbours' names yet. I keep mixing them up. You've bought a new house? When are you moving in?. My neighbour is leaving. He's moving out next Saturday. My grandfather often nods off in front of the television. I'll call the station and note down the departure times. I enjoy tennis but I'm so busy I had to opt out of the tournament. The boy owned up. He said he kicked the ball through the window.

The old lady passed away peacefully. She passed out when she heard the bad news. I'lllendyou20providedyoupay me back before the end of the week. The meeting was put off because of the strike. Could you put on the light please? It took a long time to put out the fire. We can put you up if you'd like to come for a week-end. I'll pick you up at the station when you arrive. She pointed out the mistake. Don't worry. You can rely on me. I can keep a secret. The police ruled out political motives.

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Please come in and sit down. It's important to stick up for one's principles. Jamie really takes after his dad. I'll take care of your plants while you're away. The plane took off at 6 a.m. Business is good so the company is taking on extra staff. The teacher told her off for not doing her homework. I'll have to think over the proposal before I decide. I'm not sure about the size. Can I try it on? I couldn't turn down an offer like that! The kids have used up all the toothpaste. You can give the keys to Andy. I can vouch for him.

Watch out! There's a car coming. 1) Julie wore out her shoes visiting the city. 2) At the end of the day Julie was worn out. 1) I work out twice a week at the gym club. 2) It's expensive but I haven't worked out the exact cost yet. The teacher asked Lee to wipe off the board.