a lie / a reason / an excuse
make up
hope / smoking / a bad habit
give up
an alarm / a bomb / fireworks
set off
an agreement / a deal / a contract
back out of
an idea / a plan / a solution / the money
come up with
an offer / a request / the music
turn down
office / president / senate
run for
a form / paperwork / an application
fill out
your homework / an application / your resignation
hand in
patience / gas / time / money
run out of
a fire / a cigarette / a flame
put out
a fight / a relationship / a marriage / a crowd
break up
clothes / weight / the TV
put on
your shirt / your shoes / from work
take off
the phone / clothes / a coat
hang up
