UP
When did Jane first begin to take interest in music?
take up
The doctor says Jim should accept much less heavy work.
take on
The smell of your cigarette discourages me from finishing my meal.
puts me off
To make the figures noticeable, paint them in a lighter colour.
stand out
In the end the choice was reduced to three people who might be suitable for the job.
was narrowed down
I couldn't remember a fairy story to tell my children, so I invented one as I went along.
made one up
I've never won anything yet, but I intend to continue until I do.
keep on
Jim had arranged to play in the game, but he excused himself at the last minute, so we had to find another player.
cried off
Take care! The roof is falling!
Look out!
The government has promised to deal firmly with young criminals.
crack down on
You'll have to move your rate of work faster if you want to finish by the agreed date.
speed up
Mother continued with determination for several years with her bad leg before she was forced to have the operation.
soldiered on
It was decided to stop the search when there was no hope of finding the missing child alive.
call off
Fire began in the hospital last night.
broke out
The factory cannot afford to employ any more workers, so it will have to reduce production.
cut down on
They needed money to start a special school for gifted children.
set up
How well do the children form a friendly relationship with each other?
get on
Any people found on my land will be made to leave without further warning.
run off
Jane shouted loudly for friend's name when she saw her across the street.
called out
I'm afraid your request for a pay rise has been refused again.
has been turned down
Let's make the party more cheerful with some loud music.
brighten up
I don't think this new fashion will become popular.
catch on
All the parents were at the railway station, saying goodbye to the children to school.
seeing off
That style of music disappeared ten years ago.
died out
The poor boy has been knocked down by a bus.
has been run down