We can't ............. while millions of people starve.
stand by
The rebels are ................ .
fighting back
To help someone when they are in danger or difficulty
come to someone's aid
upset, shocked, or frightened by something that has happened to you
shaken up
to make someone give clear details or make a definite decision about something
pin someone down
The costs have continued to increase, and now seem to be .................... .
getting out of hand
