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Did Joey bring up the wedding when you spoke to him?
To mention a topic.
PP and PSOE could not agree and after many months, negotiations _____ _____.
Broke down
"You two were together for seven years and you broke with her up by email?!"
To end a relationship with someone.
Georgie has tried to work out at home since the gym is closed but that only last two weeks.
To exercise
Melanie was brought up by her grandmother.
To be looked after from childhood to adulthood.
Arnold finally agreed to let Lisa have a cat. She _____ him ______.
Wore him down
Eddie had to break into his house because he forgot his keys.
To enter a building (or vehicle) by force.
Carlo wants to _____ ____ a business that focuses on the needs of the Italian community in Madrid.
Set up
Nina felt like things never worked out for her and it made her frustrated.
To end in a good way (to have a positive outcome).
I can't believe you ran up a bill of $500 at the hotel!
To allow a bill to accumulate (keep getting higher).
Marnie was tired of being let down so she stopped depending on people.
To be disappointed by someone who didn't do what they said they would do.
The scientist's breakthrough in cancer research was a result of something completely unrelated.
Sudden, important development or discovery.
My increased grocery bill is _______ by not spending on anything else because I'm stuck at home.
Offset
"Jimmy, we need to head out now if we're going to catch the train!"
To leave a place
Denny cooked Lena dinner to make up for missing the reservation at the restaurant.
To compensate for something else.
The economy isn't doing as well as it used to. It is suffering a _________.
Downturn
The UK's breakaway from the EU has stunned many people.
The act of leaving something to which you were attached.
The interviewer asked Hugo what ____ him _____ from the other candidates.
The teacher decided not to punish Benny for his outburst even though it disrupted the class.
Sudden release of strong emotion
"I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I was held up at security."
To be delayed by something.
He used to be a very successful lawyer. His _______ is because of his drug acddiction.
Downfall
The outbreak of the virus has had many unexpected consequences.
Sudden occurrence of something unpleasant like violence or disease.
Usain Bolt's injury is a major ________ in his quest another gold medal.
Setback
The outcome of the meeting will be made known tomorrow.
The result or consequence of something.