Pass
Hannah wept when she learnt that her beloved pet hamster had ___________ (died).
passed away
It is important to ___________ (speak or act in support of) for what you believe in, even if you are the only one to do so.
stand up
The poor cocker spaniel had been __________ (hit a person or animal and knock them to the ground) by a tow truck.
run down
"Things are finally starting to _________ (improve)," Mother sighed blissfully.
pick up
Since he had a sound alibi, the police r _ _ _ _ him o _ _ (to eliminate) as a suspect.
ruled out
Feeling faint as a result of not having breakfast, William ___________ (become unconscious) during the morning assembly.
passed out
"It is important to __________ (support or remain loyal to someone, typically in a time of need) your father in this difficult time," Mother told us.
stand by
Jessie did not notice James turning around the corner and __________ (collide with) him with a loud crash.
ran into
Richard is always __________ (repeatedly single someone out for criticism or unkind treatment in a way perceived to be unfair) in school because he is physically smaller than his peers.
picked on
Sarah is b _ _ _ _ _ _ _ u _ (to raise) her children by herself.
bringing up
I can only blame myself for letting such a golden opportunity _______ me ________ (happen without being noticed or fully experienced by someone).
pass by
Despite the elderly lady's cries for help, onlookers _____________ (be present while something bad is happening but fail to take action to stop it) and did not offer any assistance.
stood by
Will you ________ (go over something quickly as a reminder or rehearsal) my lines with me before the play begins?
run over
Kylie was ________ (to choose someone or something carefully from a group of people or things) from dozens of students for the role of head prefect.
picked out
The two countries met at the conference to i _ _ _ o _ _ (to resolve and eliminate differences by discussion) their differences.
iron out
"I'm afraid I'll have to ___________ the chance to go for the outdoor camp," Michelle sniffled.
pass up (to choose not to make use of a chance, an opportunity etc.)
Due to his extremely lanky physique, Julian has always __________ amongst his peers.
stood out (be easily noticeable)
I am always here to help if you ever __________ difficulties.
run into (experience a problem or difficulty)
"Let's __________ the items we have collected to see what we can recycle," Mrs Tan instructed.
pick through (sort through a number of items carefully)
The local authorities have decided to c _ _ _ _ d _ _ _ on (to act strictly to prevent something) illegal parking in handicapped parking places.
clamp down on
It was not very nice of Kelsey to __________ Mrs Wong's feedback as a joke.
pass off (evade or lightly dismiss an awkward remark)
"I do not __________ any form of bullying, is that clear?" Mrs Tan admonished.
stand for (refuse to endure or tolerate)
"You should not keep _________ Michael ________ like that," Mrs Lee told her husband. "He will feel inferior!"
running down (criticise someone or something unfairly or unkindly)
The mark of a true champion is knowing how to ______ himself ______ after falling.
pick up (stand up again after a fall)
It all b_ _ _ _ d _ _ _ to (to be summarised as) who has more power.
boils down to