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Which of the following do we use for physical objects (meaning gripping, not losing something or not giving smth up): HOLD ON TO or STICK TO?
HOLD ON TO
Which one is often used with plans, routines, diets, goals, rules, and decisions: HOLD ON TO or STICK TO?
STICK TO (suggest consistency and commitment)
Fill in the gaps A: Your fear is holding you____. Just forget about it and you’ll be fine. B: No, thank you. I’ll just hold ____ my fear and self-preservation.
hold you back/ hold on to
What is the difference between HOLD sb BACK and HOLD smth BACK?
HOLD sb BACK (Prevent someone from progressing or moving forward) HOLD smth BACK ( to stop yourself from feeling or showing a particular emotion, like tears)
Name synonyms for PASS AWAY. Which of them are formal?
Decease, Depart this life, Perish, Succumb, Lose one's life (formal) Kick the bucket, Buy the farm, Push up daisies, Meet one's maker, Check out (informal)
Which one is a synonym for 'conduct' (experiments, tests, repairs): CARRY ON or CARRY OUT?
CARRY OUT = conduct CARRY ON = continue (I want to carry on with my course.)
Explain the difference: LEAVE ME OUT! and LEEAVE ME ALONE!
LEAVE ME OUT = Don't involve me in a discussion, activity, or situation. (please leave me out of office gossip.) LEAVe ME ALONE = stop bothering me
Explain the difference between the formal and informal meanings of MAKE OUT.
FORMAL = To hear, see, or understand something unclear like blurry texts or smn's speech(I couldn't make out the words on the sign) INFORMAL = kiss passionately
Which phrasal verb is often used in the Causative Passive?
SEE TO (deal with/take care of) You should get that tooth seen to by a dentist.
Fill in the gaps: A: I’ll see to your flower shop, don’t worry about it, just go and have fun! B: Thank you for _______. I don’t know what I’d do without your help.
coming forward
Fill in the gaps A: Did your parents finally_____?! B: Yes, Grandpa backed me up and they did! We’re getting a puppy at the weekend.
give in
Fill in the gaps: A: I can’t really ______ what you’re trying to say. B: I’m saying I’m going to stick to our initial plan and sell the house.
make out
Fill in the gaps: A: Listen carefully to the camp leader and carry out all her instructions. B: I won’t ______, I promise.
let you down
