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I was driving to my grandmother's house when my car ________ _________ , it turns out there was a problem with the fuel injection. It was expensive to get it fixed and it meant I missed seeing my grandmother.
broke down
My brother is so incredibly stubborn, it doesn't matter what we're arguing about, he never _________ ________.
backs down
Rachel and John were together for six years and it seemed like they had a perfect relationship, so I was really surprised to hear that they had __________ ___________.
broken up
I was ____________ _____________ in Paris, but I went to an international school, that's why I speak French and English.
brought up
The other weekend I ___________ __________ into Oliver on Newport high street, I was really surprised to see him.
bumped into
The latest labour government has been ___________ ___________ reform on climate legislation, but the conservative party has been making it difficult to pass in the House of Commons.
calling for
We've had a terrible season this year, almost every match has been _________ ________ due to the inclement weather.
called off
Keep calm and ___________ ___________.
carry on
Short videos like "reels" and "shorts" on social media platforms have really ___________ _________ in the last couple of years.
caught on
After finding out that I had failed my driving test, my friends took me out for dinner and drinks to __________ me ___________.
cheer ..... up
I was going through a photo album at my grandparents' house when I _________ _________ a picture of someone who I didn't recognise. My mum told me it was her uncle.
came across
When Sara was 20 she ___________ _________ a lot of money, a distant childless relative had died and he decided to leave her more than £40,000 in his will.
came into
After talking to James on the phone for an hour about his recent break up, I told him to _________ ________ and have a cup of tea, I figured it would be easier to have the conversation in person.
come round
It is said that despite the technological expertise of the ancient Egyptians, one thing they never __________ _________ ________ was the wheel, instead they dragged things across the sand.
came up with
Your name _________ _________ in conversation the other day when we were talking about who we think will get married first in our group of friends.
came up
I can always __________ ____________ Roger when I need him, he's the only one of my friends who actually does as he says!
count on
