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The accused denied having ever seen the gun that bore his initials and claimed he had been _____ _____ . (made to look guilty).
set up
The prime minister tried to _____ ______ rumours of illegal parties at his residence. (make sth appear less serious/bad)
play down
After his 4-week hiatus, the student promised to _____ _____ _____ the work he had missed. (get up to date)
catch up on/with
The Swifties didn't take kindly to Kanye's _____ of her music. (insult about)
put-down
I bought my girlfriend some flowers to _____ _____ _____ my being an idiot. (compensate)
make up for
Although the boss was wrong, he refused to _____ _____ (admit he was wrong).
back down
Johnny's slurred speech was _____ _____ _____ tiredness, rather than over-consumption of wine. (explained by)
put down to
Mel refused to ____ _____ _____ such childish behaviour and sent Don to his room. (tolerate)
put up with
Without the _____ of his friends, Boris didn’t seem quite so confident. (support)
backup
When Cris heard that he had lost to his rival yet again, he _____ _____ and wept uncontrollably. (could not control his feelings)
broke down
There was no _____ in his speed, even though he was miles ahead. (no reduction)
let-up
After hearing so much about it, The Mona Lisa was a _____ when I saw it. (a disappointment)
letdown
Forgetful Fred forgot to _____ ____ on his promise to call the client back in two days. (take further action)
follow up
Telling the truth is simply not in Donald's _____. (character/ nature)
make-up
After their latest falling-out, the couple decided to kiss and _____ ____. (become friends again)
make up
My iPhone has been _____ ____ recently - the screen keeps flickering. (not work as it should)
playing up
