Mountainous areas 「take up」 70 percent of this country.

He finally got married and settled ( ).

An attractive young woman 「waited on」 me in that restaurant.

Two men fought while a crowd of people looked ( ).

( ) back on the summer, I realize that it went by all too quickly.

It is difficult for a son always to 「live up to」the expectations of his parents.

Every child needs someone to 「look up to」and copy.

I stayed home two weeks on account of illness, so I had to work hard to ( ) lost time.

He ( ) great pride in his skiing.

I must remember to congratulate your uncle ( ) his new appointment.

Tom ordered many books ( ) an online bookstore.

I always have to 「give in」 to him.

I really 「feel for」 the parents of that little boy who died.

She is 「looked on」 as a good teacher.

Your decision will ( ) a great strain on our friendship.

(a) I just had to endure the pain. (b) I had no choice ( ) to put up with the pain.

The meeting finally 「broke up」 at ten.

Chance ( ) an important part in many card games.

The lawyer soon 「got down to」 business.

You have ( ) good use of our school library.

He went out to 「see to」 the chickens.

Ted asked a question ( ) his teacher.

I won't be able to get to work on time because my car broke ( ).

As it was her birthday, they decided to ( ) for a change.

He usually walks to work, but yesterday he was late, so he called a cab. A few minutes later, a taxi ( ) in front of his house.

I tried to stop him, but he 「made off」.

Have you 「signed up for」 the yoga class yet?

No solution was reached in the discussion, as neither side would ( ) the other.

It was raining so much every day that I exchanged my silk jacket ( ) a cotton one.

I am afraid I am not prepared to ( ) the risk of losing all my money.

Bill is sure to turn ( ) on time.

His uncle left New York ( ) Paris by plane yesterday.

It was brave of her to 「stand up to」 those bullies.

You have ( ) to the Internet in this airport building.

It was reported that as high as 70% of the world's cases of ilhes can be ( ) unclean water.

I hope you don't mind if I 「take back」 what I said.

You'll 「catch up with」 him if you leave at once.

When the new encyclopedia ( ), everyone will be amazed at its beautiful pictures.

It's been years since I asked you ( ) any help.

I hope you will excuse me ( ) doing so.

After lunch, they 「set out」 for the next destination.

Don't ( ) up; hold on, please. He left a message for you.

I'm counting on you to support me- don't 「let me down」!

What sports do most students ( ) these days?

You will recognize him because he 「stands out」.

We were ( ) to dinner at the home of the town's mayor.

An old bomb under the ground 「went off」 but nobody was injured.

Death is often compared ( ) sleep.

The young doctor devoted himself ( ) helping the poor and sick.

She doesn't like to depend on any man ( ) support.

New clothes are expensive, so you'll just have to 「make do with」 what you've got.

They are all nice boys, and I'm sure you'll get on ( ) them very well.

I ran as fast as possible to ( ) up with her.

I can't ( ) a genuine pearl from an imitation.

It is very important to cut down ( ) the production of CO2 to stop global warming.

The professor ( ) with his lecture even though the bell had rung.

The relief team ( ) the villagers with food and blankets.

The tourists 「put up」 at the hillside hotel.

Jim 「stood up for」 his views despite heavy criticism.

You can stay ( ) till your mother comes home and then you must go to bed.

My mother forgot to add salt ( ) the salad.

We ( ) to them for economic aid.

The director 「passed away」 at eight o'clock last night.

Let's 「carry on」 this discussion some other time.

Martha came right on time; she showed ( ) at 4 o'clock.

Does everyone know what to do if a fire 「breaks out」?

The money I have now falls short ( ) what I need.

Please take a ( ) at page five in the book.

They wanted to ( ) the rigid timetables of the past.

We must 「turn up」 the volume for the students sitting in the back row.

For small children, it is difficult to distinguish good ( ) evil.

Jim was extremely rude. He broke ( ) on our conversation.

The boxer finally ( ) ten minutes after he had been knocked out.

We don't know how the accident 「came about」.

Shall we 「drop in at」 his house on our way home?

We should not 「look down on」people merely because they are poor.

She is absent today. I hear she ( ) down with a cold.

He was named Robert ( ) his father.

She is regarded by her parents ( ) the cleverest of their children.

She can't come here today, so she asked me to 「fill in for」 her.

The girl who saved the child from drowning has been ( ) with an award for courage.

Please don't 「cut in」 while I'm talking with our boss.

We tried to ( ) his folish idea of climbing the mountain alone, but he could not be persuaded to change his mind.

Look ( )! There's a car coming!

I hope you'll take notice ( ) what I'm going to tell you.

The government has to ( ) considerable progress in solving environmental problems.