I _____ _____ with my girlfriend because she didn't think I was handsome.
(end a relationship)
broke up (with)
While _______ __ I loved playing with dolls.
(advance to maturity)
growing up
She really ______ ______ ____ all of her coworkers.
(to work well with/ have a good relationship with)
gets along with
I am _____ ______ ______ our meeting tomorrow.
(to be excited about a future event)
looking forward to
My whole family ________ ________ for Thanksgiving.
(to gather/meet for a social situation)
gets together
Can you help me ______ ______ my keys?
(to search)
look for
The plane will ______ ______ in a few minutes.
(to start flying)
take off
Japanese people usually ________ _____ their shoes before entering a place.
(remove clothing from one's or another's body.)
take off
They _______ _______ the fire quickly.
(to extinguish )
put out
I usually ________ ______ at the weekend. I love Greek food.
have a meal in a restaurant.
eat out
I didn't want to ________ _____ the topic, but it was important to discuss.
(raise a matter for discussion or consideration.)
bring up
Before the meeting starts, please ______ ___ and join us at the conference table.
(often used as an invitation for someone to enter a place or a room.)
come in
She decided to _____ ____ her favorite dress for the special occasion.
(place a garment, piece of jewelry, etc. on part of one's body.)
put on
While I'm away, could you please ________ _____ my plants and make sure they get enough water?
(take care of someone or something.)
look after
I'll _____ ____ my sister from the airport tomorrow evening.
(go somewhere to collect someone, typically in one's car.)
pick up
Can you _____ ____ that word in the dictionary?
(search for and find a piece of information in a book or database. )
look up
I wanted to make a cup of coffee, but I ____ _____ ___ it.
(of a supply of something) be used up
ran out of
I need to _______ ______ this old shirt. It is very dirty and full of holes.
(discard something as useless or unwanted. )
throw away
When I buy pants, I always need to ______ them ___.
(put on an item of clothing to see if it fits or suits one.)
try on
He has ______ ____ his parents for years. They have supported him financially.
(depend on someone as a source of income or support.)
lived off
I want to _____ ___ more about the history of this ancient civilization.
(discover a fact or piece of information. )
find out
I need to ______ ____ with a story with the words Joyce gave me and then tell my class about it.
(of an issue, situation, or problem) occur or present itself, especially unexpectedly.
come up
Please _____ ____ your toys when you're finished playing.
take hold of and lift or move someone or something.
pick up
I _____ ___ trying to learn the piano, it's too hard.
(cease making an effort; admit defeat. )
gave up