>TAKE DOWN (5), CUT OUT (5)

Posted on 24 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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take down = hit or shoot someone and make him fall down

 examples:

  • Two men with guns took five people down.
  • You can’ t take him down. He ‘s much bigger than you.
  • He knows karate and he can take them down without even hurting them.  

cut out = stop
examples: 

  • Cut out the lies! I don ‘t want to hear any more lies!
  • Just cut out the ironic comments. This is serious. 
  • I wish these two would cut out the fight.
  • Don ‘t argue you two! Cut it out right now! 
  • Cut out these jokes in front of the children! They are not appropriate for them.
  • You ‘re always telling me what to do. I wish you ‘d cut that out.
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>TAKE DOWN (5), CUT OUT (5)

Posted on 24 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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take down = hit or shoot someone and make him fall down

 examples:

  • Two men with guns took five people down.
  • You can’ t take him down. He ‘s much bigger than you.
  • He knows karate and he can take them down without even hurting them.  

cut out = stop
examples: 

  • Cut out the lies! I don ‘t want to hear any more lies!
  • Just cut out the ironic comments. This is serious. 
  • I wish these two would cut out the fight.
  • Don ‘t argue you two! Cut it out right now! 
  • Cut out these jokes in front of the children! They are not appropriate for them.
  • You ‘re always telling me what to do. I wish you ‘d cut that out.
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>CUT THROUGH (1)

Posted on 24 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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cut through (a place) = get in a place and not go around it (to go quicker where you want to go)

 examples:

  • If you cut through the park, you can get to the office quicker.
  • If we cut through town, we ‘ll be there in 10 minutes. If we go around town, it will take half an hour.
  • I cut through a path to come here. 
  • Don ‘t cut through the forest. The road in the forest is all rocks and branches.
  • This path cuts through the woods.
  • If we cut through Canada, we will save an hour or two. 
  • I cut through the parking lot to get to your house quickly. 

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>CUT THROUGH (1)

Posted on 24 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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cut through (a place) = get in a place and not go around it (to go quicker where you want to go)

 examples:

  • If you cut through the park, you can get to the office quicker.
  • If we cut through town, we ‘ll be there in 10 minutes. If we go around town, it will take half an hour.
  • I cut through a path to come here. 
  • Don ‘t cut through the forest. The road in the forest is all rocks and branches.
  • This path cuts through the woods.
  • If we cut through Canada, we will save an hour or two. 
  • I cut through the parking lot to get to your house quickly. 

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>ARGUE WITH

Posted on 23 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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argue with (somebody or something) = disagree

 examples:

  • -He is not very helpful, is he? 
  • -I can ‘t argue with you on that! He has never wanted to help me with anything.
  • -It is an expensive dress but it is of high quality.
  • -You can ‘t argue with that price for such a good dress.
  • -It wasn’t such a good movie after all.
  • -I couldn ‘t argue with you there! It was rather boring.
  • -No, dad, I ‘m not going to clean up now! I ‘m busy!
  • -Don ‘t argue with me! Do what I tell you!
  • Don ‘t argue with him! He thinks he ‘s always right anyway!
  • Never argue with stubborn people!
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    >ARGUE WITH

    Posted on 23 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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    argue with (somebody or something) = disagree

     examples:

    • -He is not very helpful, is he? 
    • -I can ‘t argue with you on that! He has never wanted to help me with anything.
    • -It is an expensive dress but it is of high quality.
    • -You can ‘t argue with that price for such a good dress.
    • -It wasn’t such a good movie after all.
    • -I couldn ‘t argue with you there! It was rather boring.
    • -No, dad, I ‘m not going to clean up now! I ‘m busy!
    • -Don ‘t argue with me! Do what I tell you!
    • Don ‘t argue with him! He thinks he ‘s always right anyway!
    • Never argue with stubborn people!
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      >VENTURE ON, VENTURE INTO, VENTURE UPON

      Posted on 23 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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      venture on /into / upon (something) = try (something risky)

      examples:

      • We ventured on a walk on the beach, although the weather was terrible.
      • I wouldn’t venture on a trip on such a cold day.
      • We ventured into a new business. It was risky but, lucky for us, it turned out a success.
      • I have ventured on a new business opportunity.
      • We ventured on a new project with the company.
      • Do not venture into big deals with people you don ‘t know well and don ‘t trust enough.
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      >VENTURE ON, VENTURE INTO, VENTURE UPON

      Posted on 23 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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      venture on /into / upon (something) = try (something risky)

      examples:

      • We ventured on a walk on the beach, although the weather was terrible.
      • I wouldn’t venture on a trip on such a cold day.
      • We ventured into a new business. It was risky but, lucky for us, it turned out a success.
      • I have ventured on a new business opportunity.
      • We ventured on a new project with the company.
      • Do not venture into big deals with people you don ‘t know well and don ‘t trust enough.
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      >VEG OUT

      Posted on 22 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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      veg out = relax and do nothing

      examples:
      • After work I usually just veg out on the sofa for a while.
      • At the weekend we either go out or just veg out in front of the television.
      • You can’t veg out in bed all day. Get out of the house, get some fresh air!
      • After she broke up with her boyfriend she just vegged out all alone on the sofa.
      • It is not healthy for kids to veg out in front of the telly. They should be doing something creative or sports or read a book.
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      >VEG OUT

      Posted on 22 April 2011 by sofiastefanidou

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      veg out = relax and do nothing

      examples:
      • After work I usually just veg out on the sofa for a while.
      • At the weekend we either go out or just veg out in front of the television.
      • You can’t veg out in bed all day. Get out of the house, get some fresh air!
      • After she broke up with her boyfriend she just vegged out all alone on the sofa.
      • It is not healthy for kids to veg out in front of the telly. They should be doing something creative or sports or read a book.
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