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to recover safely from an unpleasant or dangerous situation;
After a terrible financial crisis he managed ___ _____ __ ___ ______. |
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to speak of others in a critical manner
Larry can't seem to take any criticism of his actions but he certainly likes ___ _______ ___ ___. |
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to make someone understand
She is so stubborn it is hard __ __ __________ ___ her. |
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to fulfill a promise, to be responsible
Suzanne ________ ____ _____ to me not to let on to others that I intend to step down at the end of the month. |
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to be very busy, to have too much to do, to be beyond one's ability
I'm taking an economics class, but I ___ __ ____ ___ ______. I don't understand the math. |
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to deserve, to receive a just punishment
Dad to teenager: " Don't complain about being grounded". You ___ __ __ by blowing your curfew!" |
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to be very different from
The local restaurant is decent, but it ___ _ ___ ___ from downtown dining. |
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certainly, definitely, of course
If the Astros go to the World Series, then __ ___ _______ we will get tickets. ___ ________, we'll get corporate tickets. |
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to restore one's financial security, to resolve a difficult financial obligation
Mike and Amy are going to sell their big house to be able __ ___ ____ _____ _______ their college debts. |
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| to take the bull by the horns |
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to handle a difficult situation with determination.
Being downsized was a big shock, but Dean is ______ ___ ____ _____ ______ and diligently pursuing a new job. |
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to assist, to aid, to help
Can you ____ __ _____ with my suitcase? It's quite heavy. |
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| to give (someone) a big hand |
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| George did a great job! Let's ______ ____ _ ___ ______! |
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