Consider carefully the advantages or disadvantages of a situation
Weigh up (UK) Weigh out (US). Example: Iโm weighing up my options before I decide to apply for the job.
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Feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen
Look forward to. Example: We look forward to hearing from you soon. Remember that this uses a gerund after!)
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to permenantly stop operating
Close down. Example: The firm has decided to close down its Chicago branch. (Can be separated)
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Expand or extend oneโs (or a company's) interests
Branch out.ย Example:ย Iโm leaving the company toย branch outย on my own.
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baam
Lose 25 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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eraser
Reset score!
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fairy
Take points!
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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To create something from your imagination. Devise a plan.
come up with. Example: I came up with an idea to solve all of our computer problems!
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Do and complete a task
Carry out. The building work was carried out by a local contractor. (CAN be separated!!!)
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lifesaver
Give 5 points!
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star
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shark
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baam
Lose 20 points!
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Make a copy of information
Back up. Example: Itโs a good idea to back up your files onto a memory stick (noun = backup / replacement) back (someone) up = support someone.
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Happen or arise
Come up. Example: Iโm going to have to cancel our meeting โ somethingโs come up.
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Continue
Carry on. Example: He moved to New York to carry on his work.
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banana
Go to last place!
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fairy
Take points!
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baam
Lose 5 points!
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Fill a particular amount of space or time
Take up. Example: These files take up a lot of disk space. (remember that we COMMONLY use a quantifier after this phrasal verb- a lot, a little, some, etc.)
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Resign or leave (a position/job) or to choose a lesser title
Step down. Example: The chairman was forced to step down due to ill health.
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Write something down
Note down. (Commonly used in the UK. "Write down" is more common in the US.) Example:ย Her answers wereย noted downย on the chart. (Can be separated)