>FOLLOW OUT

Posted on 16 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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follow out (something) =do something according to a plan, an idea, a suggestion etc

examples:

  • If you follow out my plan, everything will be fine.
  • Just follow out your parents’ advice. They know what is best for you.
  • If you don ‘t follow out the doctor ‘s instructions, there might be serious complications.
  • Follow out your dreams, young man. You only get to be young once!
  • I usually follow out my feelings but this time I will trust reason. I feel he is honest but sometimes I think he is hiding something.
  • Do not follow out his suggestions. He has no idea what he is talking about!
  • In the army you just follow out orders. You don ‘t ask why.
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>FOLLOW OUT

Posted on 16 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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follow out (something) =do something according to a plan, an idea, a suggestion etc

examples:

  • If you follow out my plan, everything will be fine.
  • Just follow out your parents’ advice. They know what is best for you.
  • If you don ‘t follow out the doctor ‘s instructions, there might be serious complications.
  • Follow out your dreams, young man. You only get to be young once!
  • I usually follow out my feelings but this time I will trust reason. I feel he is honest but sometimes I think he is hiding something.
  • Do not follow out his suggestions. He has no idea what he is talking about!
  • In the army you just follow out orders. You don ‘t ask why.
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>TALK OUT

Posted on 15 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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talk out = discuss and solve

 

examples:

  • We ‘re best friends. We always talk out our differences.
  • We ‘re best friends. We always talk out our problems.
  • You must talk this dispute out with your landlord. You can ‘t just keep fighting.
  • If you disagree with your wife on this, you should talk it out with her.
  • We need to talk things out. Could we meet tonight please?
  • Talk this out with your sister. It ‘s between you and her.
  • It is a very important matter. You need to meet with your parents and talk out the decision.
  • I am here for you if you need to talk out your thoughts and feelings.
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>TALK OUT

Posted on 15 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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talk out = discuss and solve

 

examples:

  • We ‘re best friends. We always talk out our differences.
  • We ‘re best friends. We always talk out our problems.
  • You must talk this dispute out with your landlord. You can ‘t just keep fighting.
  • If you disagree with your wife on this, you should talk it out with her.
  • We need to talk things out. Could we meet tonight please?
  • Talk this out with your sister. It ‘s between you and her.
  • It is a very important matter. You need to meet with your parents and talk out the decision.
  • I am here for you if you need to talk out your thoughts and feelings.
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>KNOCK OFF (2)

Posted on 14 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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knock off = stop work

examples:

  • He knocks off at four every day except Saturdays. On Saturdays they knock off at two.
  • We were very tired, so we knocked off work early.
  • We knocked off at two and had lunch.
  • I usually knock off at four. Come and pick me up around then.
  • All staff knocks off for lunch for half an hour.
  • I would like to knock off early today. I am expecting guests.
  • Banks knock off early on Fridays.
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>KNOCK OFF (2)

Posted on 14 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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knock off = stop work

examples:

  • He knocks off at four every day except Saturdays. On Saturdays they knock off at two.
  • We were very tired, so we knocked off work early.
  • We knocked off at two and had lunch.
  • I usually knock off at four. Come and pick me up around then.
  • All staff knocks off for lunch for half an hour.
  • I would like to knock off early today. I am expecting guests.
  • Banks knock off early on Fridays.
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>KNOCK UP (2)

Posted on 13 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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knock up = knock on the door and wake up somebody

 examples:

  • Knock me up at seven, will you?
  • Mother knocked us up very early. 
  • I ‘ll knock you up around five.
  • A neighbour knocked us up in the middle of the night. 
  • What time do you want me to knock you up? 
  • Two police officers knocked us up at night to ask questions about the crime. 
  • Could you please knock me up at seven? I ‘ve got to catch the eight o’ clock train.

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>KNOCK UP (2)

Posted on 13 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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knock up = knock on the door and wake up somebody

 examples:

  • Knock me up at seven, will you?
  • Mother knocked us up very early. 
  • I ‘ll knock you up around five.
  • A neighbour knocked us up in the middle of the night. 
  • What time do you want me to knock you up? 
  • Two police officers knocked us up at night to ask questions about the crime. 
  • Could you please knock me up at seven? I ‘ve got to catch the eight o’ clock train.

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>KNOCK BACK (3)

Posted on 13 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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knock back = cost

 examples:

  • The new furniture has knocked us back a lot of money.
  • Your new car must have knocked you back a fortune. 
  • His education has knocked his family back many thousands of dollars. 
  • The apartment knocked me back a lot but it is worth it. 
  • How much did this piano knock you back?
  • These bills will knock us back three hundred pounds. 
  • What a beautiful dress! That must have knocked you back a bit. 
  • This watch knocked me back 300 euros. 

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>KNOCK BACK (3)

Posted on 13 May 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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knock back = cost

 examples:

  • The new furniture has knocked us back a lot of money.
  • Your new car must have knocked you back a fortune. 
  • His education has knocked his family back many thousands of dollars. 
  • The apartment knocked me back a lot but it is worth it. 
  • How much did this piano knock you back?
  • These bills will knock us back three hundred pounds. 
  • What a beautiful dress! That must have knocked you back a bit. 
  • This watch knocked me back 300 euros. 

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