1. "I need to check the engine oil regularly to _____(1) smoothly." to maintain the operation or function of something
1. keep it running
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2. "He is _____(2) on his new business idea." risking a large amount of money or resources on an outcome
2. betting big
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3. "Please _____(3) according to your height for the class photo." to arrange people or things in a row or queue
3. line up
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4. "I'm not sure how it _____(4), but I heard they're getting married next month." to happen, occur, or take place
4. came about
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5. "Would you like to _____(5) with me to the park?" to make progress or advance towards a goal
5. come along
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6. "I have only studied math _____(6), but I need to study science too for the exam." to have accomplished a certain amount or level of success
6. so far
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7. "She runs every day to _____(7) her fitness level." to continue at the same pace or level without slowing down
7. keep up
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8. "Could you please _____(8) the flowers in the vase?" to increase or raise something, such as prices or quantities
8. putch up
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9. "I hope the event will _____(9) without any problems." to succeed or achieve a desired result
9. come off
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10. "I always _____(10) my diet plan even if it's difficult." to adhere to or follow closely, often in regards to a plan or decision
10. stick to
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11. "It took months to _____(11) the new software project _____(12)." to start or begin successfully
11. get off the ground
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12. "He thought he'd win the race, but then he _____(13) in second place." to eventually reach or arrive at a particular point or situation
13. ended up
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13. "I _____(14) _____(15) reading a novel and forgot about dinner time." to become involved or engrossed in something, often to the point of losing track of time
14. got caught up
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14. "During the meeting, I started to _____(16) because it was boring." to gradually fall asleep or lose focus
16. drift off
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15. "Not saying thanks after receiving a gift is a _____(17)." a mistake or error in behavior that is considered socially unacceptable or inappropriate
17. social faux pas
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16. "I can't _____(18) his constant complaining anymore!" to tolerate or endure something unpleasant or undesirable