Very Easy
(A2)
(A2)
When you want an electrical device to start working.
to turn/switch on
When you delay doing something until later.
to put off
When you feel superior to somebody.
to look down on
When you want to take control of something.
to take over
When you start or continue working on something without wasting time.
to crack on (with)
When an aeroplane leaves the ground.
to take off
When you continue doing something.
to carry on
When you tolerate something unpleasant or annoying.
to put up with
When you want to exclude something.
to rule out
When you pretend to agree or cooperate with someone, even if you know what they’re really doing.
to play along
When you are responsible for somebody or something.
to look after OR to take care of
When you find the answer to a problem or understand something that was difficult.
to figure out
When a machine or vehicle stop workings.
to break down
When you manage without something that you normally need or use.
to do without
When you consider something as a failure.
to write off
When you stop trying to do something because it is too difficult.
to give up
When you have a good relationship with someone.
to get along with
When you refuse an offer or a request.
to turn down
When you reduce the amount of consumption of something.
to cut down on
When you choose one person or thing from a group and give them particular attention (praise or criticism).
to single out
When you dine at a restaurant.
to eat out
When you feel excited about something that will happen in the future.
to look forward to
A polite and soft way to say to die.
to pass away
When you practise or improve a skill that you learnt before but haven't used for a moment.
to brush up on
When you mention or discuss a topic briefly without going into much detail.
to touch on