Monthly Archives: March 2011

>COME UP AGAINST

> come up against = face something difficult  examples: When we first opened our shop, we came up against  many difficulties. When we first came to this neighbourhood, we came up against many unexpected problems. The mayor wants to close … Continue reading

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>COME UP AGAINST

> come up against = face something difficult  examples: When we first opened our shop, we came up against  many difficulties. When we first came to this neighbourhood, we came up against many unexpected problems. The mayor wants to close … Continue reading

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>CLOWN AROUND, CLOWN ABOUT

> clown around = clown about = do silly things examples:  Stop clowning around and finish your lunch. He was clowning around trying to eat with his feet instead of his hands! The children were clowning around and we laughed … Continue reading

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>CLOWN AROUND, CLOWN ABOUT

> clown around = clown about = do silly things examples:  Stop clowning around and finish your lunch. He was clowning around trying to eat with his feet instead of his hands! The children were clowning around and we laughed … Continue reading

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>CHEAT ON

> cheat on = secretly have sex with someone other than the husband, wife or partner  examples: They got a divorce when she found out that he had been cheating on her. If you ‘re cheating on your partner, sooner … Continue reading

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>CHEAT ON

> cheat on = secretly have sex with someone other than the husband, wife or partner  examples: They got a divorce when she found out that he had been cheating on her. If you ‘re cheating on your partner, sooner … Continue reading

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>COME OUT (4)

> come out = is out in the market (for people to buy)  examples: Her new book has just come out. Their new CD has just come out. A new thriller is coming out in winter. A new model car … Continue reading

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>COME OUT (4)

> come out = is out in the market (for people to buy)  examples: Her new book has just come out. Their new CD has just come out. A new thriller is coming out in winter. A new model car … Continue reading

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>COME OUT (9)

> come out = is in the end  examples: I made the recipe exactly as written but it came out horrible! I was very worried but everything came out alright in the end. I had a check-up at the doctor’s … Continue reading

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>COME OUT (9)

> come out = is in the end  examples: I made the recipe exactly as written but it came out horrible! I was very worried but everything came out alright in the end. I had a check-up at the doctor’s … Continue reading

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