The hardest part was (getting their heads around) doing a 900-mile journey
get on with each other
look serious
understand / accept an idea
change your mind
When he (came face to face with conditions there, Shackleton began to doubt he'd ever reach the Pole.
Understand an idea
Change your mind
Have direct experience (of something)
Pay attention to
He's always (putting his foot in it). He just doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut.
Say the wrong thing
Attract your attention
Say the right thing
Say no to something
My father and I don't (see eye to eye). Perhaps our relationship will improve when I leave home.
Look in each other's eyes
Have similar opinions
Get on with each other
Understand each other
Something in the distance (caught my eye)
To blind you
To be seen
To attract your attention
To deceive you
I must (keep an eye on) the time. I don't want to be late.
Pay attention to
Ignore
Have a direct experience
Observe
It was really difficult to (keep a straight face); he looked so silly!
Pay attention
Not to laugh
Say the right thing
Look serious
I'm beginning to (get cold feet about) the whole idea.
Change your mind
Think carefully
Understand an idea
Refuse an offer
I (can't face) going to work. I feel terrible.
Have a direct experience
Find a solution
Be scared
Feel unable to
You need to (put your foot down). Don't agree to working late every evening.
Think about something
Say no to something
Accept
Be confident
