We had to ______ our travel plans due to budget cuts. The company ______ production to save costs.
scale down
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If you want that promotion, you’ll need to go______(put in maximum effort; try your hardest)
go all out
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which VERB collocates with : perfection / success / excellence
strive for
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give up; admit defeat
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His relentless ______ of success came at the expense of his health.
pursuit
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She’s completely ______ her appearance. Don’t ______ the details — look at the bigger picture.
fixated on
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make a big effort to help or please someone
bend over backwards
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His whole life ______ his job. The plot ______ a family secret.
revolve around
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I was ______ exhausted after the hike. The movie was ______ ridiculous, but I loved it. She looked ______ heartbroken after the breakup
utterly
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to postpone or give lower priority to something : put it on the
put it on the back burner
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She decided to ______ the challenges of living abroad. You have to ______ change if you want to grow. They ______ traditional roles and felt fulfilled.
embrace
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He ______ a vegan lifestyle after watching that documentary. Many families have ______ flexible working hours. I’m not ready to ______ a minimalist way of living just yet.
adopt
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No problem, we’ll___ up nearer the time
No problem, we’ll firm up nearer the time
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Is Tuesday any_____ to you? I have some free time then.
Is Tuesday any use to you? I have some free time then.
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Sure, I’ll_____ it in for now, and we’ll confirm later
Sure, I’ll pencil it in for now, and we’ll confirm later
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I____ off at 6, so anytime after that works for me.
I knock off at 6, so anytime after that works for me.