His basketball career __ __ in his early teens when he played a friendly match against a really prominent team. They were so impressed they offered him a place in their juvenile squad the following year.
took off
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10
I can't wait for the holidays to start! I'm really __ __ __ going to Paris!
looking forward to
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"Is everyone here?" "Not quite. Jan hasn't __ __ yet."
turned up
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15
Well, I was going to try the food, but then I saw the cook picking his nose and not washing his hands. It really __ me __ eating here at all.
put off
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The company is failing and losing money. We need you all to __ __ a few more responsibilities and work overtime. Otherwise we will close permanently.
take on
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I used to play the violin. I __ it __ when I was about 20 because I had too much work at university. I do miss it, though.
give up
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"Have you __ __ for the exam yet?" "no. Registration period doesn't start until tomorrow."
signed up
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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fairy
Take points!
5
10
15
20
25
rocket
Go to first place!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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Oh! Where were you? There were little canapÃĐs... but I don't think there are any left. I gues you __ __.
missed out
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25
When I was a teenager, I stole some make up from a small local shop. My dad was so angry he couldn't say anything for days. He finally talked to me and __ __ __ __ that small shops suffer badly from this kind of petty crime.
got the message across
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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15
"Has anyone had time to think about a strategy to win the match against the Roaring Rabbits?" "I may have __ __ __ a few simple ideas."
come up with
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10
Do you know who I __ __ today just walking down the street? Our lad Billy! He's back in town for a few days for business.
bumped into / came across
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10
I think the cumin really __ __ the flavour of this dish.