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1. to put sth off
= to delay an event until a later time or date
Synonyms: to postpone sth
We will have to put off the meeting until next Monday as John is unwell today.
2. to cut sth up
= to cut sth into (small) pieces
First, take the meat and cut it up into small cubes.
3. to sort sth out
= to deal with or resolve a problem in a successful way
Synonyms: to resolve sth, to deal with sth
I've got some experience so I can help you sort out your problems with your wife.
4. to take after sb
= to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character
Synonyms: to resemble sb, to look like sb
I take after my father in the sense that we're both very tidy and meticulous.
5. to cut sth out
= to stop eating or drinking something completely, usually to improve your health
Synonyms: to quit/stop eating/drinking sth
My doctor told me I had to cut out soft drinks and alcohol from my diet.
6. to make up (with sb)
= to forgive someone and be friendly with them again after an argument or fight. 'Make up' doesn't necessarily imply the speaker or the other person made the mistake or is to blame. Instead, it focuses more on the process or activity of forgiving each other so that both people can be friends again.
Because it is your fault, you should make up with him as soon as possible.
7. to bring sth out
= to produce something to sell to the public. The synonyms can vary depending on the type of product being sold. See synonyms below.
Synonyms: to publish a magazine, to launch/release a new iPhone (tech), to air a television show, to screen a movie
The trend was to create smaller phones, but now they keep bringing out bigger and bigger ones.
8. to call sth off
= to decide that an event, usually a sports event or concert, will not happen
Synonyms: to cancel sth
They had to call off the match because of the rain.
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