Even though it was difficult, she managed to survive on a very small income. BY → She managed to __________________________ a very small income.
get by on
It took us several attempts to _______ up a legally binding contract.
draw
He barely had time for lunch, so he _______ his sandwich before rushing back to the meeting. A) carried out B) bolted down C) backed up D) brought about
B
The teacher asked us to continue working quietly. CARRY → The teacher told us to __________________________ our work quietly.
carry on with
When their proposal was rejected, they immediately began to _______ a new one. A) get by B) draw up C) come across D) bring about
B
Nobody believed he’d avoid punishment for what he did. AWAY → Nobody thought he would __________________________ what he did.
get away with
Despite their differences, the two colleagues managed to _______ on quite well. A) get by B) get on C) carry on D) catch on
B
The journalist managed to _______ the truth behind the politician’s resignation. A) find out B) get over C) bring up D) come over
A
I couldn’t believe it when I _______ across my old school uniform in the attic.
came
The team was told to _______ out the safety inspection before reopening the site.
carry
The new marketing policy was designed to _______ about a major increase in online sales.
bring
She decided to _______ on studying abroad despite her parents’ objections.
carry
His grandparents raised him when his parents died. BY → He __________________________ his grandparents.
was brought up by
It took her nearly a year to finally _______ over the shock of the accident.
get
I didn’t realise the truth until much later. → OUT I only __________________________ the truth much later.
found out about
Once the rumours started, they quickly _______ about the entire office.
got
I really need to _______ up on some sleep — I’ve been working nights all week.
catch
They stopped speaking to each other after the argument. FELL → They __________________________ each other after the argument.
fell out with
After much discussion, they managed to think of a brilliant solution. CAME → After much discussion, they __________________________ a brilliant solution.
came up with
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