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CAE 02 Random Phrases 1

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  • be taken aback
    be surprised, can be positive or negative
  • get the hang of
    be able to use
  • come down with
    begin to get sick
  • have a go at someone
    speak to someone in an angry way because you are not happy about something
  • stick in your mind
    stay in your memory
  • take into consideration
    remember someone/something while something is being done
  • be on good terms with
    get on (well) with
  • make do with
    accept an imperfect situation
  • put something down to
    be the reason for
  • do for a living
    work (drive a taxi for a living)
  • have a word with
    speak briefly, and in private, to (someone)
  • make the most of
    take advantage of
  • have a thing for
    have a liking for/like
  • get your hands on
    possess/have/get/buy
  • could do with
    want or need
  • get a kick out of
    get satisfaction from
  • springs to mind
    (quickly) comes to mind
  • give someone a hand
    help someone
  • set your sights on
    intend to do
  • have a go at something
    try an activity (usually for the first time)