1 a couple of two persons and things joined or related in some way <div><i>The monkey has {{c1::a couple of}} bananas.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>He arrived {{c1::a couple of}} days ago. </div><div>Bobby has {{c1::a couple of}} pens in his pocket. </div><div><br /></div><div>A: Have you been to Europe? </div><div>B: Yes, {{c1::a couple of}}
times.</div><div><i><br /></i></div>times.</div>
2 a long time ago
oneonce upon a time; many years ago; ages ago; long ago <div><div><i>{{c1::a long time ago}}, dinosaurs lived on the earth.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>{{c1::a long time ago}}, there were no airplanes. </div><div>My grandfather was a pilot {{c1::a long time ago}}. </div><div><br /></div><div>A: When did you go to Germany? </div><div>B: I went to Germany {{c1::a long time ago}}, in 1963.</div></div>
71 break away from escape from; get away from; break free from <div><i>He wanted to {{c1::break
away}} from theaway from</i><i>}}</i><i> the group.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>He {{c1::broke
away}} fromaway from}} the crowd. </div><div>The dog {{c1::broke
away}} fromaway from}} its owner. </div><div><br /></div><div>A: How did Sylvia win the race?</div><div>B: She was with the other runners, then she {{c1::broke
away}} fromaway from}} them and crossed the finish line first!</div>
110 do well in be successful in; do a good job <div><i>He {{c1::does very well
in}}in::... very ...}} school.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>My sister always {{c1::does well in}} math.</div><div>Bonnie {{c1::did well in}} the race. </div><div><br /></div><div>A: How can I {{c1::do well in}} science class? </div><div>B: You should review your notes every day and make sure you do all your homework.</div>
149 give up stop;
abandonabandon; quit <div><i>He should {{c1::give up}} smoking.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>She did not {{c1::give up}} hope of finding her dog. </div><div>Don't {{c1::give up}}! Keep trying! </div><div><br /></div><div>A: Learning to play the guitar is really hard. </div><div>B: Don't {{c1::give up}}! You will learn if you keep practicing.</div>
156 hand in give in; submit <div><i>After 60
minutes.minutes the students had to {{c1::hand in}} their tests.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Please {{c1::hand in}} the report by Friday. </div><div>Even though she wasn't finished, she had to {{c1::hand in}} the project.</div><div><br /></div><div>A: What are you writing? </div><div>B: I'm writing an essay that I have to {{c1::hand in}} to my teacher tomorrow .</div>
179 in silence silently; not speaking; without a sound <div><i>The boy behaved
badly.badly, so his mother made him sit {{c1::in silence}}.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>They walked down the road {{c1::in silence}}. </div><div>The family ate {{c1::in silence}}. </div><div><br /></div><div>A: Do you mind if I turn on the radio?</div><div>B: Actually, I prefer to study {{c1::in silence}}.</div>
204 look like resemble; have the appearance of; take after
<div><i>Sometimes.<div><i>Sometimes, people {{c1::look like}} their pets.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>A tiger {{c1::looks like}} a big cat. </div><div>That guy {{c1::looks like}} my brother.</div><div><br /></div><div>A: Can you see that cloud?!</div><div>B: Wow! It {{c1::looks like}} an elephant!</div>
209 make fun of make unkind jokes about; tease; pull one's leg; make a fool of <div><i>Everyone
{{c1::make{{c1::made fun of}} him.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>She {{c1::made fun of}} my ugly shoes.</div><div>The other reindeer {{c1::made fun of}} Rudolph's red nose.</div><div><br /></div><div>A: Ha-ha-ha! You can't ski!</div><div>B: Don't {{c1::make fun of}} me! This is my first time skiing.</div>
235 pay a visit visit; calI on; pay a call; go to see <div><i>I will {{c1::pay a
visit}} tovisit to}} my grandma tomorrow.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>We {{c1::paid a
visit}} tovisit to}} our relatives.</div><div>I will {{c1::pay a
visit}} tovisit to}} them sometime.</div><div><br /></div><div>A: Let's {{c1::pay a
visit}} tovisit to}} Kevin.</div><div>B: Good idea! I haven't seen him for a long time.</div>
239 piece by piece bit by bit; one by one; piecemeal <div><i>He put the puzzle
togethertogether {{c1::piece by piece}}.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>She ate the whole cake {{c1::piece by piece}}. </div><div>He picked up the broken dish {{c1::piece by piece}}.</div><div><br /></div><div>A: How did they move that big sculpture?</div><div>B: They took it apart and moved it {{c1::piece by piece}}.</div>
322 by all means said to encourage a person
do to
do something "<div><i>May I have another piece?</i></div><div><i>{{c1::by all means}}!</i></div><div><br /></div><div>""May I have some more chicken?"" ""{{c1::by all means}}!""</div><div>{{c1::by all means}}, take your time and look around the store.</div><div><br /></div><div>A: Could I borrow your pen?</div><div>B: {{c1::by all means}}!</div>"
357 neither A nor B both A and B do not or are not <div><i>{{c1::neither I nor::... I
...</i><i>}}</i><i> my...}}</i><i> my brother is as tall as our father.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>{{c1::neither I nor::... I ...}} my sister is as beautiful as my mother.</div><div>She looked for her professor, but he was {{c1::neither in his office nor::... in his office ...}} in the classroom.</div><div><br /></div><div>A: {{c1::neither Jim nor::... Jim ...}} Amy are going to the movie.</div><div>B: I guess it's just the two of us then.</div>
400 tend to usually do; have the habit of <i>His boss {{c1::tends to}} worry about every little thing.</i><br /><br />Traffic {{c1::tends to}} get heavy around five in the evening.<br /><br />A: I'm going to
{{c1::taketake a jacket
to::... a jacket ...}}to the movies.<br />B: Good idea. It
tends to{{c1::tends to}} be cold in the theater.
431 be bound to be certainly going to <i>My parents are {{c1::bound to}} disagree, but I've decided I'm moving
tto New York.</i><br /><br />My parents are {{c1::bound to}} disagree with my decision to join the circus.<br />The table was {{c1::bound to}} break from all the weight put on it.<br /><br />A: What do you think Dad will say about the broken window?<br />B: He's {{c1::bound to}} be angry.
436 hand out give to many
peoplepeople; give out <i>The store was {{c1::handing out}} free cosmetics samples.</i><br /><br />Our teacher will {{c1::hand out}} the final grades for the class on Friday.<br />The store was {{c1::handing out}} free samples of cake to the customers.<br /><br />A: Hey! Where did you get that donut?<br />B: They are {{c1::handing out}} free food at the store.
462 be better off have more
opportunity.opportunity; be in a nicer position <i>You're {{c1::better off}} without him.</i><br /><br />You would be {{c1::better off}} living with your parents while you are in college. <br />Women are {{c1::better off}} now than they were one hundred years ago.<br /><br />A: It's raining very heavily.<br />B: You'd {{c1::be better off}} staying here until it stops.
472 close call almost be in danger; almost get hurt <i>That was
a {{c1::close{{c1::a close call}}!</i><br /><br />It was
a {{c1::close{{c1::a close call}}, but we managed to keep the cat alive.<br />I had
a {{c1::close{{c1::a close call}} crossing the street today. A car almost<br /><br />A: The firefighters saved me just before the house blew up!<br />B: Wow! That was
a {{c1::close{{c1::a close call}}!
491 all along the whole
limetime <i>She knew {{c1::all along}} that they would get together.</i><br /><br />He knew about the surprise party {{c1::all along}}.<br />The machine was not plugged in {{c1::all along}}.<br /><br />A: Who sent you all those secret love notes?<br />B: I thought it was John, but it really was Jim {{c1::all along}}.
506 either A or B one of; not both <i>With any main dish, you can choose
{{c1::either}}{{c1::either soup
oror::... soup ...}} salad on the side.</i><br /><br />I will go to
{{c1::either}}{{c1::either Mexico
oror::... Mexico ...}} Canada for my vacation.<br />You can have
{{c1::either}}{{c1::either cheese
oror::... cheese ...}} sour cream on your baked potato.<br /><br />A: You can
{{c1::either}}{{c1::either ride with me
oror::... ride with me ...}} with your mother.<br />B: I'll go with Mom. She's a better driver!
517 no wonder now I understand why <i>There's a bowling ball in the box. {{c1::no wonder}} it's so
heave!</i><brheavy!</i><br /><br />She was sick. {{c1::no wonder}} she looked so bad yesterday.<br />{{c1::no wonder}} the TV doesn't work! It's not plugged in.<br /><br />A: Kristin just got back from her trip la Hawaii.<br />B: {{c1::no wonder}} she's so tan!
543 hang out spend time some place <i>They always {{c1::hung
out}} atout at}} the mall.</i><br /><br />Teenagers like to {{c1::hang
out}} atout at}} the park.<br />I usually {{c1::hang
out}} atout at}} my friend's house after school.<br /><br />A: Hey Joe, what are you doing tonight?<br />B: I'm just going to {{c1::hang
out}} atout at}} Kevin's house.
544 in accordance with following; matching
<i>In {{c1::accordance<i>{{c1::in accordance with}} law, young children not allowed to smoke.</i><br /><br />The new laws are not {{c1::in accordance with}} the old laws.<br />The company completed all work {{c1::in accordance with}} its contract.<br /><br />A: Why is your hair so short?<br />B: I had to cut it {{c1::in accordance with}} army rules.
549 see eye to eye agree; from the same point of view <i>Do we {{c1::see eye to
eye}} oneye on}} this issue?</i><br /><br />They {{c1::saw eye to
eye}} oneye on}} almost every part of the project, so it was approved.<br />She doesn't always {{c1::see eye to eye}} with her husband about money.<br /><br />A: I guess we don't {{c1::see eye to
eye}} oneye on}} the price.<br />B: No, we don't. You're asking too much.
559 rule out decide that something is not possible <i>He {{c1::ruled out}} cooking spaghetti because he didn't have enough pasta.</i><br /><br />I can {{c1::rule out}} that the gift is a stereo because the box is
(00too small.<br />She {{c1::ruled out}} going to Alaska because she didn't like cold weather.<br /><br />A: Who left the door unlocked last night?<br />B: Well, we can {{c1::rule out}} Mike. He's out of town.
565 make a point of do something deliberately <i>He {{c1::made a point of}} explaining everything he knew about the subject in class.</i><br /><br />He
made{{c1::made a point
ofof}} telling everyone he studied at Harvard.<br />We should {{c1::make a point of}} bringing this problem up at the next meeting.<br /><br />A: I think that Harry is mad at us.<br />B: Yeah. He {{c1::made a point of}} not talking to us at lunch.
573 in advance before; ahead of time <i>It looked like a storm was
comint,coming so I wanted to close the windows {{c1::in advance}}.</i><br /><br />You should make reservations {{c1::in advance}}.<br />His girlfriend was coming, so he cleaned the house {{c1::in advance}}.<br /><br />A: It's a very popular hotel. Are you sure you can get in?<br />B: Don't worry. I booked a room three months {{c1::in advance}}.
577 set aside put apart; place out of the way <i>He {{c1::set aside}} his book and paid attention to his
don.</i><brson.</i><br /><br />I {{c1::set aside}} half of the donut to eat later.<br />The government has {{c1::set aside}} money especially to deal with this problem.<br /><br />A: Our trip is coming up fast.<br />B: You're right. Let's {{c1::set aside}} some rime to plan tomorrow night.
595 lose one's head act irrationally (from anger or worry) <i>In an argument, it's important not to {{c1::lose your
head}}.</i><brhead::... your ...}}.</i><br /><br />He {{c1::lost his
head}}head::... his ...}} when she told him she was leaving.<br />In an emergency, it is important not to {{c1::lose your
head}}.<brhead::... your ...}}.<br /><br />A: Ted, that bear is coming right at us!<br />B: Don't {{c1::loose
you head}}!your head::... your ...}}! Just pretend to be asleep and it will go away.
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