Monthly Archives: April 2011

>CUT BACK (2)

> cut back (on something) = start eating or drinking less of something (because it is bad for your health) examples: He used to smoke a lot but now he is trying to cut back and eventually quit it. You … Continue reading

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>CUT BACK (2)

> cut back (on something) = start eating or drinking less of something (because it is bad for your health) examples: He used to smoke a lot but now he is trying to cut back and eventually quit it. You … Continue reading

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>1.comic strips for linguists and teachers of English

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>1.comic strips for linguists and teachers of English

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>CLEAR OFF, BRING BACK (1)

> clear off = leave quickly examples: The boys who broke the window cleared off when they saw the owner of the house. Clear off you two! You are nothing but trouble!  They told the neighbourhood kids to clear off. … Continue reading

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>CLEAR OFF, BRING BACK (1)

> clear off = leave quickly examples: The boys who broke the window cleared off when they saw the owner of the house. Clear off you two! You are nothing but trouble!  They told the neighbourhood kids to clear off. … Continue reading

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>CHECK UP ON

> check up on = find out what somebody is doing and if he/she is telling the truth  examples: Could you please check up on the baby? I think I heard her cry. I ‘ll check up on the kids … Continue reading

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>CHECK UP ON

> check up on = find out what somebody is doing and if he/she is telling the truth  examples: Could you please check up on the baby? I think I heard her cry. I ‘ll check up on the kids … Continue reading

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>TELL APART

> tell apart = see the difference between similar things  examples: The twins are so much alike! Only their parents can tell them apart. These two pictures are the same. There is no difference between them. You can’t tell them … Continue reading

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>TELL APART

> tell apart = see the difference between similar things  examples: The twins are so much alike! Only their parents can tell them apart. These two pictures are the same. There is no difference between them. You can’t tell them … Continue reading

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