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20 Cards in this Set
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chase after
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pursue sb/sth
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lock sb up
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imprison sb, keep sb/sth in a locked place
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assist sb with
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help sb with sth
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take down
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write down what sb says
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pin sth on
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make sb (usu. innocent) appear guilty of sth
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on the face of it
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apparentyly, before examining sth closely
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add up
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make sense, seem reasonable/logical
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pin down
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discover exact details (what/when/etc) about sth
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in the dark about
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ignorant/unaware of what is happening
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come across
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find sth by chance
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thrive on
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be stimulated/inspired by sth
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hits on
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suddenly find/think of sth (solution/idea)
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comes about
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happen as a result (usu. by chance)
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improve on
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achieve a better result (usu. by chance)
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cut down on
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reduce use/ consumption of sth
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call off
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cancel/suspend sth
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sit on
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delay further action concerning sth
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get away with
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escape punishment for sth (e.g. crime)
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concentrate on
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fix one's attention on sth
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in revenge for
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in retaliation for sth (harm/etc) sb has cause
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