We kicked ____the evening with a couple of aperitifs near the market.
off
My boss soon b________ d____ and apologised when we threatened legal action against the company.
backed down
I think our son has g____ in with the wrong crowd. His friends look like gangsters!
got
Maggie choked ______ the tears as they carried her dog out from the vet's.
back
For many families, k______ up appearances is more important than anything else.
keeping
The police managed to track ______ the stolen painting.
down
I usually s______ ______ for work at about 7.30am.
set off
Men tend to b________ up their emotions whereas women are more open.
bottle up
Laura will come _______ to our way of thinking in the end
round
If you want to s_____ out _____ all the other applicants, you will need some experience, even if it's just voluntary.
stand out from
Graham came _____ ____ a lot of criticism but he hadn't done anything wrong.
in for
When I was offered a job with the Washington Post, I j__________ at the chance
jumped
I never thought that I'd s_______ down here, but I love living in this village.
settle
I've never heard of that band, but I'll certainly c_______ them out.
check
The Covid19 virus is believed to have broken ________ in Wuhan, China
out
I asked her to marry me but sadly, she __________ me down.
turned
I was furious when she bl______ out my secret in front of her dad.
blurted
I think you really need to t______ down your language. People will take offence.
tone