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Vocabulary revision units 1-4 Upstream B2

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  • Explain:to drop smb a line
    to write a letter
  • Ben can't wait to get started on the project.He's as keen as ________.(very eager)
    mustard
  • They wanted to build a holiday resort there, but the owners of the beachfront cottages _____to paly ball.
    refused ( not go along with something)
  • Ben was so nervous he had______in his stomach before he gave the speech.
    butterflies
  • Do you think they can get________their crime?
    away with
  • Explain: once in a blue moon
    rarely
  • The fans got completely carried ______when their team scored in the last minute.(excited)
    away
  • Let's put on some music .It's as_______as the grave in here.
    silent
  • I can't believe you are going on a cruise..it must be costing_______.(very expensive)
    the Earth
  • You can always fall_________me for help.(rely on)
    back on
  • John is ill, he has come____ ______chickenpox.(become ill)
    down with
  • Don't worry about Maggie.She is as tough as old______.(not easily upset)
    boots
  • It's cold today, so make sure you do____ your coat.(to fasten)
    up
  • Explain: to be a bit green
    to be inexperienced
  • Explain: to have green fingers
    to be good at gardening
  • The plans for the new shopping centre fell______.( failed to be completed)
    through
  • explain: To take one's hat off to smb
    to admire, to respect
  • Tom always cuts_____ the park on his way home.( take a shorter route)
    across
  • Explain the meaning of the phrasal verb...I can't believe they fell for that old trick.
    I can't believe they were deceived by that old trick.
  • When Lucy's uncle died she came_____a lot of money.(inherit)
    into
  • Ian is very active.He is always out and _____.(on the move)
    about
  • Sooner or later we will have to do _____ ______room keys and only have card keys.(abolish)
    away with
  • This new job in sales means I'll have to live out of a ________.
    suitcase( to travel so much that it won't be worth unpacking)
  • Danny carried his speech_____ perfectly.( handle a difficult situation perfectly)
    off
  • It took Tom a long time to get_______his illness.(recover)
    over
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