I've got so many things piling ... at work. I might have to work late to get things finished. (to accumulate)

You should always try to ........ up before doing any exercise to avoid injuring yourself. (to prepare for exercise by doing a warm up routine)

The pass mark was 60% and she just managed to ........ through with 61%. (to succeed by the narrowest of margins)

The watch my father left me is the one object that I could never ........ with. (to give away or sell something that you value)

Everybody ........ him off when he was doing his exams. They couldn't believe it when he finally passed and went to university. (to decide that somebody is useless or not able to do something)

Susan and I have decided to ........ up. We haven't been getting on very well lately. (to end a relationship)

Somebody in the marketing department has ........ upon this idea of giving away free pens to anyone who visits the office. (to have an idea)

As soon as I get paid I'll ....... up with you. (to pay someone the money you owe them)

I'm afraid I've got to leave work early. A problem's ........ up at home that I need to sort out. (to happen unexpectedly)

Somebody has been ........ about a story that he's been cheating in exams. I'm sure it's not true. (to spread a rumour)

You've been teasing me all day. Just ........ it in! (To stop doing something)

We really do need to get another car. This one keeps ........ down. (when a car stops working)

Look! Can you stop ........ about and get down to some work please. (to behave in a stupid way especially when it wastes time)