Due to his family's dire financial circumstances, he had no choice but to _________________ on the opportunity to study overseas.
pass up
She was very furious that her friend actually _________ her _____ after she had waited for more than two hours.
stood (her) up
If you ever _____________ trouble, you can always count on me for help.
run into
M is for 'mother', not 'maid'. Please _______________ yourselves and keep your own space tidy.
pick up after
"Don't be fooled by him! He tries to __________ as an expert on the topic but he really doesn't know much at all!"
pass off
"I will not ______________ such misbehaviour in class, do you understand?" Ms Rachel warned.
stand for
"Let's ______________ some of the things that we have learnt over the past term," Ms Tan said.
run over
Business usually _______________ at the end of the year when everyone starts to do their holiday shopping.
picks up
My brother has finally completed his basic military training and I will be going to his _______________ parade this coming weekend.
passing out
If you see someone in need but choose to simply _______________, would you not be partially responsible for his or her plight?
stand by
Please think before you speak. Do not _____ others __________ but always seek to uplift and encourage one another.
run (others) down
It's okay to fail. You just need to ________ yourself ____ and try again :)
pick (yourself) up