Relationships & Social Interaction
To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.
I'm surprised how well I ____ ______ ___ my new roommate.
get along with
To make a serious mistake or to mismanage something.
I really _______ ____ the presentation by forgetting my main points.
screw up
To finish or complete something, like a meeting or project.
Let's ____ ____ this discussion and make a decision.
wrap up
To resemble an older family member in character or appearance.
He really ____ ____ his father.
take after
To drive a vehicle to the side of the road to stop.
The police officer signaled for me to ______ _____.
pull over
To end a romantic relationship.
Sarah and Tom _____ ___ after dating for two years.
break up
To use all of something so that there is none left
We've ______ ____ ___ milk; I need to go to the store.
run out of
To cancel an event or agreement.
They had to ____ ____ the picnic because of the thunderstorm.
call off
To behave in a way that is intended to attract attention and impress others.
He loves to ____ ___ his new car.
show off
To visit someone briefly, usually without a formal plan.
I'll ____ ___ your house on my way home.
stop by
To flirt with or show romantic interest in someone.
A stranger ___ ____ her at the bar, asking to buy her a drink.
hit on someone
To break into pieces; or to become emotionally unable to cope.
My old shoes are ____ ____. / She ____ _____ after hearing the news.
fall apart
To reject an offer or proposal.
She had to _____ ____ the job offer.
turn down
To continue with something and not change your mind.
_____ ___ your study schedule.
stick to
To start a new hobby, activity, or habit.
I decided to _____ ___ gardening.
take up
To express one's opinion openly.
If you disagree, you should _____ ___ in the meeting.
speak up
To confuse two or more things with each other.
I always ____ ___ the twins because they look so similar.
mix up
To accept something that is less than what one wanted.
We had to _____ ___ a room overlooking the car park.
settle for
To not go to bed; to remain awake later than usual.
We _____ ____ all night talking.
stay up
To charge someone too much money; to cheat someone.
They charged me $10 for water? What a ___ ____!
rip off
To hesitate to act or speak; to restrain oneself.
Don't ____ ____ —tell me what you really think.
hold back
To succeed in doing something wrong without being punished.
He thought he could _____ _____ ____ not doing his homework.
get away with
To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
I don't know how she ____ ___ ____ her boss's constant criticism.
put up with
To be noticeably better or more prominent than others.
Her bright red jacket made her ____ ___.
stand out
To compensate for a mistake, loss, or deficiency.
I brought her flowers to _____ ___ ____ forgetting our anniversary.
make up for