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22 Cards in this Set
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ease off/up |
Reduce, become less severe or slow down (pain, traffic, work ...)
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egg on
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Encourage
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embark on/upon
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Start or engage in
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end in
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Finish in a certain way / result in
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end up
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Finally reach a state, place or action
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even out
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1) Eliminate differences of opinion.2) Become level or regular
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explain away
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Find an excuse or plausible explanation
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face up (to)
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Accept ad deal with something unpleasant.
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fall behind
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Fail to maintain a certain level
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fall through
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Fail / does not happen
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figure out
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Understand / find the answer
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fill in for
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Temporarily substitute for another person
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fill out
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Complete (a form/application)
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find out
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Discover or obtain information
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fit in (with)
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Feel comfortable or be in harmony with
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fix up
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Repair or renovate
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fizzle out
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Gradually end
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focus on
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Concentrate on something
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fold in
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Mix one ingredient with another.
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freak out
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Panic or go crazy
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frown on/upon
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Disapprove
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fuss over
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Pay excessive attention to
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