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In your report you missed ___ an important piece of information.
missed out - overlook or leave out something, usually by accident.
"____ down, Mike. There's no need to yell."
calm down - synonym for relax
The boys ran ___ of beer so they walked to the store to get some more.
ran out - to come to an end
Yesterday, Mark _____ out that his wife has been cheating on him.
found out - discover new information
She turned _____ the job offer as the salary was too low.
turned down - Reject someone or something
He is always talking ___ to his employees. They hate him.
talking down (Behave towards someone in a superior manner)
Several of the students have _______ up with suggestions.
came up with (create) an idea
At first, they didn't know who the girl was but she turned ___ to be a friend of Sarah.
turned out - (happen to be in the end)
No one at the meeting brought ___ the issue of the failed project. They were too embarrassed.
up
Janice pointed ______ a small error on the report's cover page that no one had noticed.
out
Jenny hasn't smoked in 24 hrs but she's not sure how long she can keep it _____.
to keep up (continue something, usually something positive)
"A: Can we start eating, mom?” B: “Sure, go ________."
go ahead (begin something, especially after making a promise to do so or asking permission)
I agreed to _______ after Renee's dog while she is on holiday.
to look after (watch/care for)
The stupid printer has ________ down again. It's not working!
broken down (when something stops working, usually a machine)
After an hour, Mike ______ up. He couldn't fix the computer.
gave up (to surrender)
