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  • I don't remember.
    I have no recollection of it.
  • hapen unexpectedly Something urgent __________, so I wasn't able to call you.
    come up
  • I can remember it very clearly.
    I can recall it very clearly.
  • damaged because of being used a lot My trainers were __________, so I threw them away.
    worn out
  • What is she doing ?
    She is yawning.
  • to improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of (something you used to know, or do, but have now partly forgotten). I need to ________ my English before I go to England.
    brush up
  • have nothing left I ________time in the exam and I couldn't finish me essay.
    run out of time
  • covering a wide area or long time; extended She thinks our course would be better if it was ______ over twelve weeks, not eight.
    spread out
  • unable to escape
    to be trapped
  • busy doing something
    to be busy/occupied
  • I can't remember the exact details.
    I can't remember the precise details.
  • do a calculation / undersand something We need to ________the total cost of the project.
    work out
  • My memory of it has begun to disappear.
    My memory of it has begun to fade.
  • Describe the photo using the phrase related to boredom.
    can't sit still, bored to death
  • able to do something
    to be capable of
  • the length of time that someone can keep their thoughts and interest fixed on something
    attention span
  • I can't clear remember it.
    I can vaguely remember it.
  • appear suddenly Don't you hate those annoying adverts that ________ on the computer screens ?
    pop up
  • I remember it very clearly.
    I remember it as if it were yesterday.
  • to deal successfully with a problem, situation, a person who is having difficulties Someone from the IT department ________ my computer problems and it's working fine since then.
    sort out
  • How can you describe this photo ?
    bored to death
  • conducy;do research The hospital is ____________ tests to find out what's wrong with her.
    carry out
  • create, think up He didn't want to go to the meeting, so he __________ an excuse about going to the dentist.
    make up
  • I have a clear/detailed memory of it.
    I have a vivid memory of it.
  • to think of; to produce an idea / a plan / a suggestion etc. We need to ___________ an interesting idea for our new business.
    come up with
  • become known He got great marks at the exam, but __________ he had cheated.
    turn out
  • the immediate desire to feel satisfaction
    instant gratification
  • to see, hear, or understand (something or someone), often with difficulty It was very dark in the corridor and I could only just _________ the numbers of the door.
    make out