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
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