Relationships
To stop being friends after an argument
fall out
To refuse an offer
turn down
To stop doing something, like smoking
give up
Separable or inseparable: "turn down"?
Separable (turn it down)
"I'm snowed under" means…
I have too much work
To become friends again after an argument
make up
To think of an idea or a plan
come up with
To start a new hobby
take up
Right or wrong: "I turned down it."
Wrong: I turned it down.
"I feel run down" means…
tired and a bit unwell
"I really ___ my sister-in-law. We never argue."
get on with
"I was ill for two weeks and ___ with my coursework."
fell behind
To postpone something
put off
Right or wrong: "She got over it quickly."
Right (get over is inseparable)
Say "I'm exhausted" another way
I'm worn out
To disappoint someone who trusted you
let (someone) down
To accept more work or responsibility
take on
To recover from an illness or a break-up
get over
Put in order: off / it / keep / I / putting
I keep putting it off.
"Let's ___ this weekend. I haven't seen you in ages!"
catch up
Fix it: "I can't put up the noise with."
I can't put up with the noise.
"The researchers ___ a survey of 500 people."
carried out
Fix it: "I'm looking forward to see you."
I'm looking forward to seeing you.
"I'm really looking forward to meet you and I hope you don't let down me."
…looking forward to meeting you… don't let me down.
"I've been ___ with work, so I'm completely ___. I just need to ___ this weekend."
snowed under / worn out / chill out