Put
to postpone
put off
to assume control of something (e.g. the invaders ___ the land)
take over
to have an argument with someone and then be angry with each other
fall out
to investigate
look into
to start a journey (set ___)
set out
to criticise someone
put down
to undertake a responsibility (especially a difficult one)
take on
to break into pieces (e.g. the chair is so old that it ___)
fall apart
to be excited about the future (e.g. She is ____ the camp this weekend)
look forward to
turn down
to tolerate or endure
put up (with)
to become popular or successful
take off
to progress more slowly than others (e.g. if you do not pay attention in class, you will ___)
fall behind
to think that you are better than someone (e.g. Don't ___ him just because of his clothes)
look down (on)
to cancel a planned event (call ____)
call off
to extinguish (e.g. ___ a fire)
put out
to resemble a family member
take after
to fail or be unsuccessful
fall through
to have a lot of respect and admiration for someone (e.g. I really ____ my mother because of her selflessness)
look up to
to lose control of one's emotions when very distressed / to cry (break ___)
break down