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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)
wrote
She must be rather insecure as every time I talk to her about work she always ........ her colleagues down. (to criticise someone)
runs
As soon as I get paid I'll ....... up with you. (to pay someone the money you owe them)
settle
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)
cropped
It was 9.00 when the train finally ........ in more than one hour late. (to arrive at the station)
drew
He realised his speech was going to finish too soon so he had to ........ it out a bit.
pad
I was able to ........ on some of my savings to pay for the holiday. (to make use of something that is in reserve or saved)
draw
The pass mark was 60% and she just managed to ........ through with 61%. (to succeed by the narrowest of margins)
scrape
I was robbed on holiday last year. Whoever did it ........ off with all my travellers cheques.
made
I've got so many things piling ... at work. I might have to work late to get things finished. (to accumulate)
up
I'm not acquainted ........ the new product. Could you describe it to me? (to know about something)
with
It was really strong cheese and ........ off this terrible smell that filled the whole house. (to send off a strong smell)
gave
I wouldn't be ........ in by his story about being poor. He comes from a very wealthy background. (to deceive)
taken
You can buy the same jacket in town for half what you paid for it. I'm afraid you were ripped ........ .
off
The boxer was knocked ........ in the tenth round. (to cause someone to become unconscious)
out
The teacher ........ off the boys for behaving rudely.
ticked
