I've got so many things piling ... at work. I might have to work late to get things finished. (to accumulate)

Everybody ........ him off when he was doing his exams. They couldn't believe it when he finally passed and went to university. (to decide that somebody is useless or not able to do something)

She must be rather insecure as every time I talk to her about work she always ........ her colleagues down. (to criticise someone)

It was 9.00 when the train finally ........ in more than one hour late. (to arrive at the station)

His mum told him to ........ off when he asked to borrow the car. She didn't trust him with it. (to tell someone to go away)

The boxer was knocked ........ in the tenth round. (to cause someone to become unconscious)

You should always try to ........ up before doing any exercise to avoid injuring yourself. (to prepare for exercise by doing a warm up routine)

The watch my father left me is the one object that I could never ........ with. (to give away or sell something that you value)

I'm not acquainted ........ the new product. Could you describe it to me? (to know about something)

Susan and I have decided to ........ up. We haven't been getting on very well lately. (to end a relationship)

It's tearing me ........ to see my two best friends arguing so much. I wish they'd sort their differences out and start being friendly with each other again. (to make someone feel upset or unhappy)

I was able to ........ on some of my savings to pay for the holiday. (to make use of something that is in reserve or saved)

You've been teasing me all day. Just ........ it in! (To stop doing something)