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1. to come up with sth
= to suggest or think of an idea (or name), or plan (or solution) ; collocates quite well with 'a way to do sth'
Synonyms: to think of sth, to devise sth
We need to come up with a fun creative name for our new website.
The government has come up with a new way to combat increasing emissions.
2. to fall out (with sb)
= to argue with someone and stop being friendly with them; often used with friends and family
My brother and I fell out with each other as I couldn't pay back the money I borrowed.
3. to go off
= when a warning device/machine goes off, it activates (i.e. it makes a loud sound to alert you).
This is a very tricky phrasal verb as it has several meanings. Pay close attention to the context when you encounter this phrasal verb. We will test other meanings of 'go off' in future quizzes.
Synonyms: to activate, to sound, to ring
So that we don't miss our flight, I've set the alarm to go off at 5am.
4. to hold sb up
= to delay someone, or to prevent something from happening, or to prevent someone from achieving something.
Synonyms: to delay sb/sth
John was late for his interview as he was held up by heavy traffic on the motorway. (passive form)
5. to give sth up
= to stop doing/using something (was probably a regular habit and now you have quit or permanently stopped)
Synonyms: to quit sth
If you really want to lose weight, you might need to give up drinking alcohol.
6. to break up
= when schools (and colleges), and teachers and students at these places, stop classes and holidays begin
According to the calendar, schools break up on the 9th of June this year for summer.
7. to look into sb/sth
= to try to find out about something (i.e. to find more information about someone or something)
Synonyms: to investigate sb/sth
Detectives are looking into the murder of the convenience store owner.
8. to turn sb/sth down
= to refuse or reject an offer, a job or request
I've got two great job offers and I don't know which one to turn down.
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