ANSWERS and further information:
1. to take to sb
= to start to like someone or something
He was so charming that it didn't take long for the students to take to the new teacher.
A: How's little Johnnie doing in the class? B: He's taken to the swimming class like a duck to water.
2. to get on with sb / to get along with sb
= to have a good relationship with someone
Even though we come from different countries, I really get on well with my 2 flatmates.
3. to take sb on
= to employ someone; tends to be used low to middle level employees like factory workers, secretaries, office staff, teachers etc. It's very unnatural to use it with high positions like CEO or judge.
Synonyms: employ, hire
Due to recent growth, we're taking on new staff.
4. to put on weight
= to add or increase an amount; you can use weight, kilos, pounds and other similar expressions.
Synonyms: gain
I put on 7 kilos while my leg was broken,
5. to break down
= to say that a machine or vehicle stops working
My car broke down on the highway on my way to work.
6. to blow sth up
= to make something explode using explosives or a bomb
The engineers were called in to repair the bridge after it had been blown up.
7. to bring about change
= to cause something to happen; tends to collocate with change and indicates change for the better
We're hoping the new investment will bring about growth and expansion.
8. to come across sb/sth
= to find someone or something by chance
She came across some old love letters as she was cleaning out her desk.
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