The company is failing and losing money. We need you all to __ __ a few more responsibilities and work overtime. Otherwise we will close permanently.
take on
15
Do you know who I __ __ today just walking down the street? Our lad Billy! He's back in town for a few days for business.
bumped into / came across
10
"Has anyone had time to think about a strategy to win the match against the Roaring Rabbits?" "I may have __ __ __ a few simple ideas."
come up with
15
Oh just shut up and __ __ doing your homework!
carry on / keep on
10
"Have you ever tried doing a martial art?" "No, but I'd love to __ kendo __ __."
give... a go
25
Well, I was going to try the food, but then I saw the cook picking his nose and not washing his hands. It really __ me __ eating here at all.
put off
15
"Is everyone here?" "Not quite. Jan hasn't __ __ yet."
turned up
10
I can't wait for the holidays to start! I'm really __ __ __ going to Paris!
looking forward to
10
"Have you __ __ for the exam yet?" "no. Registration period doesn't start until tomorrow."
signed up
10
I used to play the violin. I __ it __ when I was about 20 because I had too much work at university. I do miss it, though.
give up
10
His basketball career __ __ in his early teens when he played a friendly match against a really prominent team. They were so impressed they offered him a place in their juvenile squad the following year.
took off
10
I think the cumin really __ __ the flavour of this dish.
adds to
10
When I was a teenager, I stole some make up from a small local shop. My dad was so angry he couldn't say anything for days. He finally talked to me and __ __ __ __ that small shops suffer badly from this kind of petty crime.
got the message across
25
Oh! Where were you? There were little canapés... but I don't think there are any left. I gues you __ __.
