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  • Sherlock always (spoke / told / said) his mind
    spoke
  • Sherlock didn't even (speak / say / talk) hi
    say
  • Explain the meaning of COME UP WITH: "After hours of thinking, he finally came up with a theory that explained the strange footprints."
    think of (an idea, solution)
  • Watson always (spoke / talked / said) highly of Sherlock
    spoke
  • Sherlock was bored because Inspector Lestrade was (telling / speaking / talking) nonsense
    talking
  • Explain the meaning of GIVE UP: "Even when the clues seemed impossible to connect, Sherlock refused to give up."
    stop doing something you do regularly
  • Explain the meaning of SPEAK UP: "Watson asked the frightened maid to speak up so they could understand what she saw."
    talk louder
  • Dr. Watson couldn't (tell / say / speak) the difference between the twins
    tell
  • Sherlock and Watson's client had (told / talked / spoken) a lie
    told
  • Explain the meaning of TURN UP: "The stolen necklace suddenly turned up in the most unexpected place — inside the teapot!"
    make an appearance
  • Explain the meaning of END UP: "The thief tried to escape through the rooftops but ended up falling into a hidden trap Holmes had set."
    finally be in a particular situation
  • Watson was surprised to see somebody (say / tell / talk) back to Sherlock
    talk
  • Explain the meaning of PUT UP WITH: "Sherlock had to put up with Inspector Lestrade’s constant interruptions during the investigation."
    tolerate something unpleasant
  • Sherlock (spoke / talked / said) Watson into commiting a crime
    talked