I'm GEARING myself UP to talk to him, but I'm quite nervous!
planning
getting ready
taking part in
going
The teacher's asked us to FIND some information OUT about the Greeks.
to get information about something
"Can we start the game?" "Yes, GO AHEAD."
to give permission to do something
They are CARRYING OUT some work in the parks and streets of the city.
to do something, especially when instructed to
Most teachers have to PUT UP WITH some bad behaviour from students. It's part of the job, unfortunately!
get angry
tolerate
agree to something
I need to BRING UP a few issues that have been affecting your performance! Ready?
find a solution to
starting talking about
show
He's leaving the company because he just doesn't FIT IN.
feel like you belong to a group
If you need to, you know you CALL ON our staff to help you out.
ask/appeal to someone (officially)
I enjoyed King Edward's School enormously once I'd SETTLED IN.
become used to something new
We CAME UP AGAINST a few problems but we managed to sort them out and everything's fine.
create a problem
deal with a problem
overcome a problem
solve a problem
We need to draw up a list of candidates for this new job.
write down (officially)
I can't do this. I give up.
stop doing something because it's too difficult
I just want to JOT DOWN a few ideas for my next novel.
write down / make notes
The man's story just didn't ADD UP and the police charged him with murder.
make sense
Her name keeps CROPPING UP in conversation. / I'm sorry I'm late - something CROPPED UP.
appearing or happening unexpectedly
This sofa TAKES UP too much space in this room.
occupying (space and also time)
