The man's story just didn't ADD UP and the police charged him with murder.
make sense
"Can we start the game?" "Yes, GO AHEAD."
to give permission to do something
We CAME UP AGAINST a few problems but we managed to sort them out and everything's fine.
overcome a problem
deal with a problem
solve a problem
create a problem
Most teachers have to PUT UP WITH some bad behaviour from students. It's part of the job, unfortunately!
get angry
tolerate
agree to something
I enjoyed King Edward's School enormously once I'd SETTLED IN.
become used to something new
I'm GEARING myself UP to talk to him, but I'm quite nervous!
going
getting ready
planning
taking part in
I really recommend TAKING OUT some good holiday insurance for the US. Healthcare is very expensive there
contracting and paying for
I can't do this. I give up.
stop doing something because it's too difficult
I just want to JOT DOWN a few ideas for my next novel.
write down / make notes
We need to draw up a list of candidates for this new job.
write down (officially)
They are CARRYING OUT some work in the parks and streets of the city.
to do something, especially when instructed to
This sofa TAKES UP too much space in this room.
occupying (space and also time)
Her name keeps CROPPING UP in conversation. / I'm sorry I'm late - something CROPPED UP.
appearing or happening unexpectedly
If you need to, you know you CALL ON our staff to help you out.
ask/appeal to someone (officially)
The teacher's asked us to FIND some information OUT about the Greeks.
to get information about something
I need to BRING UP a few issues that have been affecting your performance! Ready?
starting talking about
find a solution to
show
He's leaving the company because he just doesn't FIT IN.
feel like you belong to a group