to go to someone for support / to have something to use when you are in difficulty
Fall back on
criticise someone
put down
assume control of something
take over
become a particular kind of person / be transformed
turn into
empty something , especially one's pockets
The detectives asked Charles to _____ _____ his pockets to prove he had not stolen the toy.
Turn out
become detached and drop out
Fall out
tolerate / endure
put up
undertake a task or responsibility , especially a difficult one
Take on
reject something offered or proposed
turn down
cause someone to lose interest
Lynette wanted to be a policewoman, but the long training _____ her _______.
put (her) off
to fail
fall through
postpone something
put off
develop an ability for something, especially quickly or easily
Take to
prove to be the case
turn out
had an argument
The two friends _____ _______ over a trivial matter.
Fell out
fail to keep up with one's competitors
fall behind
subject someone to an unpleasant or demanding experience
put through
(of a business) become successful or popular
Take off
induce a feeling of boredom or disgust in someone
turn off
kill an animal because it is sick, injured or old
Michael was extremely upset because his beloved pet dog had to be _______ _______ yesterday.
put down
to lose one's capacity to cope
fall apart
communicate something effectively
put across
cheat, fool or deceive someone
take in (taken in)
reverse the previously poor performance of something and make it successful
turn around
accommodate someone as a lodger or because they are homeless or in difficulties
Janelle was extremely kind-hearted and ________ ________ the homeless old lady.
took in