Tidying
To remove the dirt, stains and unwanted material.
"Please __ __ your mess."
What is clean up? (Or tidy up)
To place something on the stove in order to begin cooking/heating something up.
"I'll __ the tea kettle __ in a minute."
What is put on?
To cause the power of a TV, lamp, or other device to stop.
"Don't forget to __ __ the oven."
What is turn off?
To attach an object to the wall to hang.
"Let's __our family picture __ on the living room wall."
What is put up?
To develop into an adult.
"Their children have all __ __ and moved out of the house."
What is grow up?
To put items into their proper place.
"You need to __ __ your clothes."
What is put away?
To cut something into small pieces.
"First, __ __ the tomatoes, garlic, and onion."
What is chop up?
To give a lamp, TV, or other device power to start.
"Do you want me to __ the lamp __?"
What is turn on?
To remove a picture or object from the wall.
"I just __ __ the framed photos of my ex to throw away."
What is take down?
To spend time together.
"The whole family usually __ __ for Christmas."
What is get together?
To remove the trash from the house.
"I __ the trash __ daily."
What is take out?
To add one substance to others (especially in cooking).
"Then, __ __ the chicken, spices, and a little salt."
What is mix in?
To wash yourself, especially your hands and face.
"Why don’t you go __ __ before we eat."
What is wash up?
To clean, repair, or decorate something.
"I’m going to __ __ the house before my mother-in-law arrives."
What is fix up?
To become friendly with someone again after an argument.
"Have you __ __ with your little sister yet?"
What is make up?
To clean or dry some surface by wiping or rubbing it.
"Take this cloth and __ __ the windows so I can see while I'm driving."
What is wipe off?
To lower the temperature of the heat used to cook food.
"Then, __ __ the heat."
What is turn down?
To enter a place illegally and with the use of force.
"Someone __ __ the house last night and stole the TV!"
What is break in?
To put something where it can be seen or used.
"Mom __ __ the fancy tableware when guests visit to try to impress them."
What is set out?
To tolerate; to accept an unpleasant situation without complaining.
"Ugh, I have to __ __ __ my little brother everyday. He's such a brat!"
What is put up with?
To place something, esp. clothing, on a hook or hanger.
"__ your coat __ and come on in."
What is hang (something) up?
To unfreeze.
"Before you begin, __ __ the chicken for several hours."
What is thaw out?
To feel comfortable in someone else’s house, as if it is like your own.
"Please take your shoes off, have a seat on the couch, and __ __ __ __."
What is make (oneself) at home?
To start to have more color or light.
"The new light blue curtains really __ __ the room."
What is brighten up?
To look or behave like an older relative.
"She __ __ her father."
What is take after?