When Uncle Mike comes to visit us, the children behave very badly. He must love them very much because he ____ everything they do, and never gets annoyed.
When Uncle Mike comes to visit us, the children behave very badly. He must love them very much because he PUTS UP WITH everything they do, and ...
Julia promised to meet Rick outside the cinema at eight o'clock, but she _____. He waited for two hours and then he went home angrily.
Julia promised to meet Rick outside the cinema at eight o'clock, but she LET HIM DOWN. He waited for two hours and then he went home angrily.
Sir Douglas is a very rich aristocrat. Fred is a very poor tramp. Sir Douglas thinks that he is a much better person than Fred - he ___ Fred.
Sir Douglas is a very rich aristocrat. Fred is a very poor tramp. Sir Douglas thinks that he is a much better person than Fred - he LOOKS DOWN ON Fred.
Bill Bloggs has been in prison for the last ten years. Next year he'II be released from prison and he'II be a free man. Bill is ______ next year
Bill Bloggs has been in prison for the last ten years. Next year he'II be released from prison and he'II be a free man. Bill is LOOKING FORWARD TO next year.
Barry ____ on his camping holiday at six o'clock in the morning and reached the campsite, in France, at midday.
Barry SET OFF on his camping holiday at six o'clock in the morning and reached the campsite, in France, at midday.
The fight between Tom and Dick stopped when Tom hurt his hand and had to ___.
The fight between Tom and Dick stopped when Tom hurt his hand and had to GIVE IN.
Little Christopher ___________ his father. He has black hair, big feet and a bad temper just like his dad.
Little Christopher TAKES AFTER his father. He has black hair, big feet and a bad temper just like his dad.
Jeff was interviewed for the job at Bloggs Lid but they ______ because he was too young.
Jeff was interviewed for the job at Bloggs Lid but they TURNED HIM DOWN because he was too young.
At the beginning of a journey an aeroplane ____. At the end of a journey an aeroplane lands.
At the beginning of a journey an aeroplane TAKES OFF. At the end of a journey an aeroplane lands.
The teacher _____ the books, so that the students couId read the story.
The teacher GAVE OUT the books, so that the students couId read the story.
A lucky tramp _________ a wallet full of money as he was walking down the street.
A lucky tramp CAME ACROSS a wallet full of money as he was walking down the street.
Bob saw something on the horizon. At first he couldn't ____ what it was, but after a few minutes he could just ____ the shape of a yacht.
Bob saw something on the horizon. At first he couldn't MAKE OUT what it was, but after a few minutes he could just MAKE OUT the shape of a yacht.
June and Ron arranged to meet outside the cinema at 7.30 p.m. Ron arrived an hour late. He _____being late by giving her a big bunch of flowers.
June and Ron arranged to meet outside the cinema at 7.30 p.m. Ron arrived an hour late. He MADE UP FOR being late by giving her a big bunch of flowers.
Tim wanted to____ painting, so he joined an evening class at the local College of Art.
Tim wanted to TAKE UP painting, so he joined an evening class at the local College of Art.
Peter ______ a fortune when his father died.
Peter CAME INTO a fortune when his father died.
Mr Smith ____ the idea of introducing traffic lights at the crossroads as a way of preventing traffic jams. The planning committee thought his idea was very good.
Mr Smith PUT FORWARD the idea of introducing traffic lights at the crossroads as a way of preventing traffic jams. The planning committee thought his idea ...
One day a dog saw a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine. The dog tried very hard to get the grapes, but he couldn't. After ten frustratlng minutes, he ___
One day a dog saw a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine. The dog tried very hard to get the grapes, but he couldn't. After ten frustratlng minutes, he GAVE UP.
Sergeant Jones ordered Private Wilson to push the waggon across the field. The waggon was very heavy but Private Wilson ____ his orders without complaining.
Sergeant Jones ordered Private Wilson to push the waggon across the field. The waggon was very heavy but Private Wilson CARRIED OUT his orders ...
Martin was very unhappy when he saw the huge pile of dirty dishes in the kitchen. He felt a little happier after deciding to ____ the washing-up until the next day.
Martin was very unhappy when he saw the huge pile of dirty dishes in the kitchen. He felt a little happier after deciding to PUT OFF the washing-up. ...
The police surrounded the criminal's house and ordered hin to ______. After a few minutes,he came out and they took him to the police station.
The police surrounded the criminal's house and ordered hin to GIVE HIMSELF UP. After a few minutes,he came out and they took him to the police station.
Young Jimmy's favourite footballer is Ted Ross of Arsenal. Jimmy ____ Ted and he tries to be like him.
Young Jimmy's favourite footballer is Ted Ross of Arsenal. Jimmy LOOKS UP TO Ted and he tries to be like him.
Arnold and his girlfriend were separated by a deep ravine. Eventually, Arnold ____ the idea of cutting down a tree and using it as a bridge.
Arnold and his girlfriend were separated by a deep ravine. Eventually, Arnold CAME UP WITH the idea of cutting down a tree and using it as a bridge.
Simon _____the manager's job from Mr Janes when he retired.
Simon TOOK OVER the manager's job from Mr Janes when he retired.