Share CAE Verb Collocations (come, gain, meet)
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Johnny decided to _____ and admit that he cheated on the exam.
come clean
As we drove over the hill, the ocean ________ and it was breathtaking.
came into view
Pete doesn't care if he doesn't win, just as long as he doesn't ________.
come last
Without much thought, the teacher ______ that Mary must have had help.
came to the conclusion
It has recently _______ that the planet's temperatures keep rising despite our efforts.
come to light
Unless you have the correct password, you won't be able to _______ that website.
gain access to
Living in another country not only allows you to learn a new language, but it helps you _______ its culture too.
gain an insight into
It wasn't until Alex started to live on his own that he ______________ the amount of work it takes to cook.
gained an appreciation of
I don't know how the thieves managed to ___________ the building with the alarm system on.
gain entry to
Most young people do some sort of internship nowadays to ______ in the labour market.
gain experience
Despite being more expensive, organic foods are slowly _________ in the supermarkets.
gaining ground
One thing is to ______, but it's something else altogether to become wise.
gain knowledge
Samuel L Jackson didn't ________________ as an actor until he was in his forties.
gain recognition
Why do you give Lionel such important projects? You know he has a hard time _______________
meeting a deadline
Due to its excellent marketing campaigns, Apple's supplies of its products never _____________
meets demands
The house renovation didn't _____________ and the city made the builder redo the work.
meet requirements
