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CAE U11 multi-word verbs

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  • She had three children, and still managed to ___ a full-time job.
    hold down
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  • The company was badly in need of restructuring when a new owner ___.
    took over
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  • The government has announced plans to ___ defence spending by 10 percent next year.
    cut back on
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  • The company has _____ 30% of its staff.
    laid off
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  • The party was not a success; half the guests failed to ____.
    turn up
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  • The relentless pressure to make money means traders ___ fast.
    burn out
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  • The teacher helps the children to ___ their problems.
    sort out
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  • I need to ____ all of my email correspondence by the end of the day.
    get through
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  • You will be there tomorrow - you won't ___ me ___, will you?
    let / down
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  • If that goes well, the employer will ___ him ___ as an apprentice.’
    take / on
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