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  • The shop is so busy we had to __ __ somebody else. (= To contract)
    take on
  • The party __ __ to be a lot of fun. (= To happen in a particular way)
    turned out
  • I __ __ yoga immediately. (= To start to like or enjoy something)
    took to
  • The long hike __ me __. (= To make someone feel very tired or exhausted)
    wore ... out
  • Let's __ this __ before we make a decision. (= To discuss something thoroughly with someone else, often to find a solution or reach an agreement.)
    talk .. over
  • The caterpillar __ __ a butterfly. (= To change or become something different.)
    turned into
  • I was surprised when my old friend __ __ at my party. (= To arrive or appear unexpectedly)
    turned up
  • He__ __ his grandfather in his love of music. (=to resemble someone, especially a parent or other close relative, in appearance or character)
    takes after
  • The rebels __ __ the city. (= To assume control of something)
    took over
  • I want to __ __ that new restaurant. (= To test something to see if it is suitable)
    try out
  • The coach__ __ the player for bad behaviour. ( = To discard or get rid of .To force someone to leave)
    threw out
  • She __ herself __ her new job. (=To start doing something suddenly or with great energy)
    threw ... into
  • I'm not sure I can __ __ another project right now. (= To accept a challenge or responsibility)
    take on
  • She __ __ his marriage proposal. (=To reject or dismiss someone or something)
    turned down
  • I'm going to the gym to __ __.(= To exercise or do physical activity)
    work out
  • The plane is about to __ __. (= To land.To arrive at a place)
    touch down
  • I tried to __ her __ going to the party, but she wouldn't budge. (= To persuade someone to do something, often by using strong arguments or flattery.)
    talk ... into..
  • Please __ __ the rubbish. (= To remove something)
    take out
  • Please __ __ the lights. (=To activate or start something)
    turn on (Opposite = turn off)
  • __ __ the music, please. (= To increase the volume or intensity of something)
    Turn up (Opposite = turn down)
  • The teacher __ the student __ for cheating on the test. (= To scold, reprimand someone)
    told ... off
  • I __ ___ a loan to buy a new car. (= To obtain a loan or insurance)
    took out
  • We need to __ __ how to divide the profits fairly. (= To solve a problem or puzzle)
    work out
  • Her new book has really __ __. (=To become successful or popular very quickly)
    taken off
  • The plane will __ __ in 30 minutes. (= To leave a place, especially an airport)
    take off
  • I'm thinking of __ __ yoga. (=To start a new hobby or activity)
    taking up
  • Please __ __ your shoes and shocks before entering the house. (= To remove clothing)
    take off