A1 . abide by .
・ abide by .
・ All participants must abide by the newly established protocol to ensure a seamless and efficient operation.
・ The committee agreed to abide by the final verdict, even though it contradicted their initial assumptions.
・ abide by is to accept and follow a rule, decision, or law; to comply with it willingly.
abide by
/ abide by
・ All participants must abide by the newly established protocol to ensure a seamless and efficient operation.
/ All participants must abide by the newly established protocol to ensure a seamless and efficient operation.
・ All participants must abide by the newly established protocol to ensure a seamless and efficient operation.
・ The committee agreed to abide by the final verdict, even though it contradicted their initial assumptions.
/ The committee agreed to abide by the final verdict, even though it contradicted their initial assumptions.
・ The committee agreed to abide by the final verdict, even though it contradicted their initial assumptions.
A2 . abide with .
・ abide with .
・ The calm atmosphere helped her abide with the difficult situation in a remarkably composed manner.
・ He learned to abide with the new regulations despite their somewhat burdensome nature.
・ abide with is to tolerate or endure something; to accept a situation and live with it.
abide with
/ abide with
・ The calm atmosphere helped her abide with the difficult situation in a remarkably composed manner.
/ The calm atmosphere helped her abide with the difficult situation in a remarkably composed manner.
・ The calm atmosphere helped her abide with the difficult situation in a remarkably composed manner.
・ He learned to abide with the new regulations despite their somewhat burdensome nature.
/ He learned to abide with the new regulations despite their somewhat burdensome nature.
・ He learned to abide with the new regulations despite their somewhat burdensome nature.
A3 . account for .
・ account for .
・ The scientist tried to account for the anomalous data in her comprehensive report.
・ Several factors account for the dramatic increase in population density.
・ account for is to explain or justify something; to be responsible for something.
account for
/ account for
・ The scientist tried to account for the anomalous data in her comprehensive report.
/ The scientist tried to account for the anomalous data in her comprehensive report.
・ The scientist tried to account for the anomalous data in her comprehensive report.
・ Several factors account for the dramatic increase in population density.
/ Several factors account for the dramatic increase in population density.
・ Several factors account for the dramatic increase in population density.
A4 . act on .
・ act on .
・ The committee decided to act on the urgent recommendations provided by the experts.
・ She acted on a spontaneous impulse, which led to an unexpectedly beneficial outcome.
・ act on is to take action based on advice, information, or feelings.
act on
/ act on
・ The committee decided to act on the urgent recommendations provided by the experts.
/ The committee decided to act on the urgent recommendations provided by the experts.
・ The committee decided to act on the urgent recommendations provided by the experts.
・ She acted on a spontaneous impulse, which led to an unexpectedly beneficial outcome.
/ She acted on a spontaneous impulse, which led to an unexpectedly beneficial outcome.
・ She acted on a spontaneous impulse, which led to an unexpectedly beneficial outcome.
A5 . act up .
・ act up .
・ The old computer began to act up during the crucial presentation.
・ Her allergies acted up again after prolonged exposure to the pollen‑rich environment.
・ act up is to behave badly or malfunction.
act up
/ act up
・ The old computer began to act up during the crucial presentation.
/ The old computer began to act up during the crucial presentation.
・ The old computer began to act up during the crucial presentation.
・ Her allergies acted up again after prolonged exposure to the pollen‑rich environment.
/ Her allergies acted up again after prolonged exposure to the pollen‑rich environment.
・ Her allergies acted up again after prolonged exposure to the pollen‑rich environment.
A6 . add up to .
・ add up to .
・ All these minor expenses add up to a surprisingly substantial amount.
・ His efforts ultimately added up to a remarkable achievement recognized by the entire faculty.
・ add up to is to total; to amount to a particular sum or result.
add up to
/ add up to
・ All these minor expenses add up to a surprisingly substantial amount.
/ All these minor expenses add up to a surprisingly substantial amount.
・ All these minor expenses add up to a surprisingly substantial amount.
・ His efforts ultimately added up to a remarkable achievement recognized by the entire faculty.
/ His efforts ultimately added up to a remarkable achievement recognized by the entire faculty.
・ His efforts ultimately added up to a remarkable achievement recognized by the entire faculty.
A7 . adhere to .
・ adhere to .
・ All members must adhere to the stringent guidelines established by the institution.
・ The organization adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards.
・ adhere to is to follow or obey a rule, belief, or guideline strictly.
adhere to
/ adhere to
・ All members must adhere to the stringent guidelines established by the institution.
/ All members must adhere to the stringent guidelines established by the institution.
・ All members must adhere to the stringent guidelines established by the institution.
・ The organization adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards.
/ The organization adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards.
・ The organization adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards.
A8 . aim at .
・ aim at .
・ The new policy aims at fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment.
・ Her research aims at identifying the underlying mechanisms of cognitive resilience.
・ aim at is to direct efforts or intentions toward a goal or target.
aim at
/ aim at
・ The new policy aims at fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment.
/ The new policy aims at fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment.
・ The new policy aims at fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment.
・ Her research aims at identifying the underlying mechanisms of cognitive resilience.
/ Her research aims at identifying the underlying mechanisms of cognitive resilience.
・ Her research aims at identifying the underlying mechanisms of cognitive resilience.
A9 . air out .
・ air out .
・ She opened all the windows to air out the room after the chemical experiment.
・ The cabin needed to be aired out before the guests arrived for the retreat.
・ air out is to ventilate; to let fresh air circulate.
air out
/ air out
・ She opened all the windows to air out the room after the chemical experiment.
/ She opened all the windows to air out the room after the chemical experiment.
・ She opened all the windows to air out the room after the chemical experiment.
・ The cabin needed to be aired out before the guests arrived for the retreat.
/ The cabin needed to be aired out before the guests arrived for the retreat.
・ The cabin needed to be aired out before the guests arrived for the retreat.
A10 . align with .
・ align with .
・ His proposal aligns with the overarching vision of sustainable development.
・ The new curriculum aligns with contemporary pedagogical principles.
・ align with is to match, agree, or be consistent with something.
align with
/ align with
・ His proposal aligns with the overarching vision of sustainable development.
/ His proposal aligns with the overarching vision of sustainable development.
・ His proposal aligns with the overarching vision of sustainable development.
・ The new curriculum aligns with contemporary pedagogical principles.
/ The new curriculum aligns with contemporary pedagogical principles.
・ The new curriculum aligns with contemporary pedagogical principles.
A11 . allow for .
・ allow for .
・ The schedule allows for unexpected delays during the transitional phase.
・ The design allows for considerable flexibility in future modifications.
・ allow for is to consider or make provision for something.
allow for
/ allow for
・ The schedule allows for unexpected delays during the transitional phase.
/ The schedule allows for unexpected delays during the transitional phase.
・ The schedule allows for unexpected delays during the transitional phase.
・ The design allows for considerable flexibility in future modifications.
/ The design allows for considerable flexibility in future modifications.
・ The design allows for considerable flexibility in future modifications.
A12 . allow of .
・ allow of .
・ The evidence allows of no alternative interpretation in this particular case.
・ Such a narrow passage allows of only limited movement.
・ allow of is to permit or make something possible.
allow of
/ allow of
・ The evidence allows of no alternative interpretation in this particular case.
/ The evidence allows of no alternative interpretation in this particular case.
・ The evidence allows of no alternative interpretation in this particular case.
・ Such a narrow passage allows of only limited movement.
/ Such a narrow passage allows of only limited movement.
・ Such a narrow passage allows of only limited movement.
A13 . allude to .
・ allude to .
・ The professor alluded to a controversial theory during the symposium.
・ Several documents allude to a clandestine agreement made decades ago.
・ allude to is to mention something indirectly or hint at it.
allude to
/ allude to
・ The professor alluded to a controversial theory during the symposium.
/ The professor alluded to a controversial theory during the symposium.
・ The professor alluded to a controversial theory during the symposium.
・ Several documents allude to a clandestine agreement made decades ago.
/ Several documents allude to a clandestine agreement made decades ago.
・ Several documents allude to a clandestine agreement made decades ago.
A14 . amount to .
・ amount to .
・ The total expenses amounted to a surprisingly substantial figure.
・ His actions amount to a blatant disregard for professional ethics.
・ amount to is to equal or result in a particular total or meaning.
amount to
/ amount to
・ The total expenses amounted to a surprisingly substantial figure.
/ The total expenses amounted to a surprisingly substantial figure.
・ The total expenses amounted to a surprisingly substantial figure.
・ His actions amount to a blatant disregard for professional ethics.
/ His actions amount to a blatant disregard for professional ethics.
・ His actions amount to a blatant disregard for professional ethics.
A15 . angle for .
・ angle for .
・ She angled for a promotion by demonstrating exceptional initiative.
・ He kept angling for an invitation to the exclusive conference.
・ angle for is to try subtly to obtain something; to seek indirectly.
angle for
/ angle for
・ She angled for a promotion by demonstrating exceptional initiative.
/ She angled for a promotion by demonstrating exceptional initiative.
・ She angled for a promotion by demonstrating exceptional initiative.
・ He kept angling for an invitation to the exclusive conference.
/ He kept angling for an invitation to the exclusive conference.
・ He kept angling for an invitation to the exclusive conference.
A16 . answer back .
・ answer back .
・ The student answered back with an unexpectedly assertive tone.
・ She was reprimanded for answering back during the formal meeting.
・ answer back is to reply rudely or defiantly.
answer back
/ answer back
・ The student answered back with an unexpectedly assertive tone.
/ The student answered back with an unexpectedly assertive tone.
・ The student answered back with an unexpectedly assertive tone.
・ She was reprimanded for answering back during the formal meeting.
/ She was reprimanded for answering back during the formal meeting.
・ She was reprimanded for answering back during the formal meeting.
A17 . answer for .
・ answer for .
・ The manager must answer for the team’s negligent behavior.
・ He will have to answer for the consequences of his reckless decision.
・ answer for is to be responsible for something or face consequences.
answer for
/ answer for
・ The manager must answer for the team’s negligent behavior.
/ The manager must answer for the team’s negligent behavior.
・ The manager must answer for the team’s negligent behavior.
・ He will have to answer for the consequences of his reckless decision.
/ He will have to answer for the consequences of his reckless decision.
・ He will have to answer for the consequences of his reckless decision.
A18 . answer to .
・ answer to .
・ The committee answers to an international regulatory authority.
・ Ultimately, all departments answer to the central administration.
・ answer to is to be accountable to someone; to report to someone.
answer to
/ answer to
・ The committee answers to an international regulatory authority.
/ The committee answers to an international regulatory authority.
・ The committee answers to an international regulatory authority.
・ Ultimately, all departments answer to the central administration.
/ Ultimately, all departments answer to the central administration.
・ Ultimately, all departments answer to the central administration.
A19 . appeal to .
・ appeal to .
・ The proposal appeals to those who value long‑term sustainability.
・ Her speech appealed to the audience’s sense of justice and empathy.
・ appeal to is to attract or persuade; to call upon emotions or authority.
appeal to
/ appeal to
・ The proposal appeals to those who value long‑term sustainability.
/ The proposal appeals to those who value long‑term sustainability.
・ The proposal appeals to those who value long‑term sustainability.
・ Her speech appealed to the audience’s sense of justice and empathy.
/ Her speech appealed to the audience’s sense of justice and empathy.
・ Her speech appealed to the audience’s sense of justice and empathy.
A20 . apply for .
・ apply for .
・ She applied for a prestigious scholarship offered by the foundation.
・ Hundreds of candidates applied for the highly competitive position.
・ apply for is to submit a request for something such as a job or permit.
apply for
/ apply for
・ She applied for a prestigious scholarship offered by the foundation.
/ She applied for a prestigious scholarship offered by the foundation.
・ She applied for a prestigious scholarship offered by the foundation.
・ Hundreds of candidates applied for the highly competitive position.
/ Hundreds of candidates applied for the highly competitive position.
・ Hundreds of candidates applied for the highly competitive position.
A21 . approve of .
・ approve of .
・ The board does not approve of the unconventional methodology she proposed.
・ Many citizens approve of the newly implemented environmental reforms.
・ approve of is to have a positive opinion of something; to accept it as good.
approve of
/ approve of
・ The board does not approve of the unconventional methodology she proposed.
/ The board does not approve of the unconventional methodology she proposed.
・ The board does not approve of the unconventional methodology she proposed.
・ Many citizens approve of the newly implemented environmental reforms.
/ Many citizens approve of the newly implemented environmental reforms.
・ Many citizens approve of the newly implemented environmental reforms.
A22 . argue for .
・ argue for .
・ The researcher argued for a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach.
・ Several experts argued for immediate intervention to prevent escalation.
・ argue for is to support or advocate for something through reasoning.
argue for
/ argue for
・ The researcher argued for a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach.
/ The researcher argued for a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach.
・ The researcher argued for a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach.
・ Several experts argued for immediate intervention to prevent escalation.
/ Several experts argued for immediate intervention to prevent escalation.
・ Several experts argued for immediate intervention to prevent escalation.
A23 . ask after .
・ ask after .
・ She called to ask after Mike’s well‑being following the incident.
・ Neighbors often ask after her grandmother, who is widely respected.
・ ask after is to inquire about someone’s health or situation.
ask after
/ ask after
・ She called to ask after Mike’s well‑being following the incident.
/ She called to ask after Mike’s well‑being following the incident.
・ She called to ask after Mike’s well‑being following the incident.
・ Neighbors often ask after her grandmother, who is widely respected.
/ Neighbors often ask after her grandmother, who is widely respected.
・ Neighbors often ask after her grandmother, who is widely respected.
A24 . ask around .
・ ask around .
・ He asked around to gather insights from various specialists.
・ We asked around but no one had any definitive information.
・ ask around is to ask several people for information.
ask around
/ ask around
・ He asked around to gather insights from various specialists.
/ He asked around to gather insights from various specialists.
・ He asked around to gather insights from various specialists.
・ We asked around but no one had any definitive information.
/ We asked around but no one had any definitive information.
・ We asked around but no one had any definitive information.
A25 . ask around for .
・ ask around for .
・ She asked around for recommendations on reputable contractors.
・ They asked around for a venue that could accommodate a large delegation.
・ ask around for is to ask multiple people in search of a specific thing.
ask around for
/ ask around for
・ She asked around for recommendations on reputable contractors.
/ She asked around for recommendations on reputable contractors.
・ She asked around for recommendations on reputable contractors.
・ They asked around for a venue that could accommodate a large delegation.
/ They asked around for a venue that could accommodate a large delegation.
・ They asked around for a venue that could accommodate a large delegation.
A26 . ask for .
・ ask for .
・ She asked for a comprehensive explanation before signing the agreement.
・ He asked for additional resources to complete the ambitious project.
・ ask for is to request something.
ask for
/ ask for
・ She asked for a comprehensive explanation before signing the agreement.
/ She asked for a comprehensive explanation before signing the agreement.
・ She asked for a comprehensive explanation before signing the agreement.
・ He asked for additional resources to complete the ambitious project.
/ He asked for additional resources to complete the ambitious project.
・ He asked for additional resources to complete the ambitious project.
A27 . aspire to .
・ aspire to .
・ Many young researchers aspire to groundbreaking innovation in their fields.
・ She aspires to a position that demands exceptional leadership.
・ aspire to is to aim or hope for something ambitious.
aspire to
/ aspire to
・ Many young researchers aspire to groundbreaking innovation in their fields.
/ Many young researchers aspire to groundbreaking innovation in their fields.
・ Many young researchers aspire to groundbreaking innovation in their fields.
・ She aspires to a position that demands exceptional leadership.
/ She aspires to a position that demands exceptional leadership.
・ She aspires to a position that demands exceptional leadership.
A28 . atone for .
・ atone for .
・ He tried to atone for his past mistakes through consistent, sincere effort.
・ The ceremony was meant to help the community atone for historical injustices.
・ atone for is to make amends for wrongdoing.
atone for
/ atone for
・ He tried to atone for his past mistakes through consistent, sincere effort.
/ He tried to atone for his past mistakes through consistent, sincere effort.
・ He tried to atone for his past mistakes through consistent, sincere effort.
・ The ceremony was meant to help the community atone for historical injustices.
/ The ceremony was meant to help the community atone for historical injustices.
・ The ceremony was meant to help the community atone for historical injustices.
A29 . attend to .
・ attend to .
・ The nurse attended to several critically ill patients during the night shift.
・ He must attend to urgent administrative matters before the conference.
・ attend to is to deal with or take care of something.
attend to
/ attend to
・ The nurse attended to several critically ill patients during the night shift.
/ The nurse attended to several critically ill patients during the night shift.
・ The nurse attended to several critically ill patients during the night shift.
・ He must attend to urgent administrative matters before the conference.
/ He must attend to urgent administrative matters before the conference.
・ He must attend to urgent administrative matters before the conference.
A30 . attribute A to B .
・ attribute A to B .
・ The scientist attributes the anomaly to a previously overlooked variable.
・ Many scholars attribute the success to her unwavering dedication.
・ attribute A to B is to explain A as being caused by B.
attribute A to B
/ attribute A to B
・ The scientist attributes the anomaly to a previously overlooked variable.
/ The scientist attributes the anomaly to a previously overlooked variable.
・ The scientist attributes the anomaly to a previously overlooked variable.
・ Many scholars attribute the success to her unwavering dedication.
/ Many scholars attribute the success to her unwavering dedication.
・ Many scholars attribute the success to her unwavering dedication.
A31 . avail A of B .
・ avail A of B .
・ The program avails students of numerous academic opportunities.
・ The new policy avails citizens of essential public services.
・ avail A of B is to provide A with B; to make B available to A.
avail A of B
/ avail A of B
・ The program avails students of numerous academic opportunities.
/ The program avails students of numerous academic opportunities.
・ The program avails students of numerous academic opportunities.
・ The new policy avails citizens of essential public services.
/ The new policy avails citizens of essential public services.
・ The new policy avails citizens of essential public services.
A32 . avail oneself of .
・ avail oneself of .
・ She availed herself of every resource offered by the institution.
・ He availed himself of the chance to study abroad during his sabbatical.
・ avail oneself of is to make use of something; to take advantage of it.
avail oneself of
/ avail oneself of
・ She availed herself of every resource offered by the institution.
/ She availed herself of every resource offered by the institution.
・ She availed herself of every resource offered by the institution.
・ He availed himself of the chance to study abroad during his sabbatical.
/ He availed himself of the chance to study abroad during his sabbatical.
・ He availed himself of the chance to study abroad during his sabbatical.
A33 . back out of .
・ back out of .
・ The company backed out of the agreement at the last minute, causing considerable disruption.
・ She backed out of the commitment despite earlier assurances.
・ back out of is to withdraw from an agreement or promise.
back out of
/ back out of
・ The company backed out of the agreement at the last minute, causing considerable disruption.
/ The company backed out of the agreement at the last minute, causing considerable disruption.
・ The company backed out of the agreement at the last minute, causing considerable disruption.
・ She backed out of the commitment despite earlier assurances.
/ She backed out of the commitment despite earlier assurances.
・ She backed out of the commitment despite earlier assurances.
A34 . back up .
・ back up .
・ The data must be backed up regularly to prevent catastrophic loss.
・ His claims were backed up by substantial empirical evidence.
・ back up is to support or to make a copy of data.
back up
/ back up
・ The data must be backed up regularly to prevent catastrophic loss.
/ The data must be backed up regularly to prevent catastrophic loss.
・ The data must be backed up regularly to prevent catastrophic loss.
・ His claims were backed up by substantial empirical evidence.
/ His claims were backed up by substantial empirical evidence.
・ His claims were backed up by substantial empirical evidence.
A35 . bang on about .
・ bang on about .
・ He kept banging on about his revolutionary idea, much to everyone’s fatigue.
・ She tends to bang on about trivial issues during strategic meetings.
・ bang on about is to talk excessively or repetitively about something.
bang on about
/ bang on about
・ He kept banging on about his revolutionary idea, much to everyone’s fatigue.
/ He kept banging on about his revolutionary idea, much to everyone’s fatigue.
・ He kept banging on about his revolutionary idea, much to everyone’s fatigue.
・ She tends to bang on about trivial issues during strategic meetings.
/ She tends to bang on about trivial issues during strategic meetings.
・ She tends to bang on about trivial issues during strategic meetings.
A36 . bank against .
・ bank against .
・ The architect banked the wall against potential structural instability.
・ They banked the embankment against seasonal flooding.
・ bank against is to reinforce or support something to prevent damage.
bank against
/ bank against
・ The architect banked the wall against potential structural instability.
/ The architect banked the wall against potential structural instability.
・ The architect banked the wall against potential structural instability.
・ They banked the embankment against seasonal flooding.
/ They banked the embankment against seasonal flooding.
・ They banked the embankment against seasonal flooding.
A37 . bank on .
・ bank on .
・ We’re banking on a favorable outcome from the negotiations.
・ She banked on his reliability during the high‑stakes project.
・ bank on is to rely on or depend on something.
bank on
/ bank on
・ We’re banking on a favorable outcome from the negotiations.
/ We’re banking on a favorable outcome from the negotiations.
・ We’re banking on a favorable outcome from the negotiations.
・ She banked on his reliability during the high‑stakes project.
/ She banked on his reliability during the high‑stakes project.
・ She banked on his reliability during the high‑stakes project.
A38 . bargain for .
・ bargain for .
・ The team bargained for more equitable terms during the deliberations.
・ He didn’t bargain for such an unexpectedly complex challenge.
・ bargain for is to expect or negotiate for something.
bargain for
/ bargain for
・ The team bargained for more equitable terms during the deliberations.
/ The team bargained for more equitable terms during the deliberations.
・ The team bargained for more equitable terms during the deliberations.
・ He didn’t bargain for such an unexpectedly complex challenge.
/ He didn’t bargain for such an unexpectedly complex challenge.
・ He didn’t bargain for such an unexpectedly complex challenge.
A39 . be cut out for .
・ be cut out for .
・ She is clearly cut out for a role that requires strategic foresight.
・ He realized he wasn’t cut out for the relentless pace of corporate life.
・ be cut out for is to be naturally suited for something.
be cut out for
/ be cut out for
・ She is clearly cut out for a role that requires strategic foresight.
/ She is clearly cut out for a role that requires strategic foresight.
・ She is clearly cut out for a role that requires strategic foresight.
・ He realized he wasn’t cut out for the relentless pace of corporate life.
/ He realized he wasn’t cut out for the relentless pace of corporate life.
・ He realized he wasn’t cut out for the relentless pace of corporate life.
A40 . be down to .
・ be down to .
・ The delay was down to a technical malfunction in the system.
・ Their success is down to meticulous planning and unwavering discipline.
・ be down to is to be caused by something; to be attributable to something.
be down to
/ be down to
・ The delay was down to a technical malfunction in the system.
/ The delay was down to a technical malfunction in the system.
・ The delay was down to a technical malfunction in the system.
・ Their success is down to meticulous planning and unwavering discipline.
/ Their success is down to meticulous planning and unwavering discipline.
・ Their success is down to meticulous planning and unwavering discipline.
A41 . be hard on .
・ be hard on .
・ The supervisor was hard on the interns during the exceptionally demanding evaluation.
・ Don’t be too hard on yourself after such an emotionally draining experience.
・ be hard on is to treat someone strictly or criticize them harshly.
be hard on
/ be hard on
・ The supervisor was hard on the interns during the exceptionally demanding evaluation.
/ The supervisor was hard on the interns during the exceptionally demanding evaluation.
・ The supervisor was hard on the interns during the exceptionally demanding evaluation.
・ Don’t be too hard on yourself after such an emotionally draining experience.
/ Don’t be too hard on yourself after such an emotionally draining experience.
・ Don’t be too hard on yourself after such an emotionally draining experience.
A42 . be in for .
・ be in for .
・ We might be in for a surprisingly turbulent discussion at the meeting.
・ She realized she was in for a challenging semester once the syllabus was revealed.
・ be in for is to be likely to experience something, usually difficult or unpleasant.
be in for
/ be in for
・ We might be in for a surprisingly turbulent discussion at the meeting.
/ We might be in for a surprisingly turbulent discussion at the meeting.
・ We might be in for a surprisingly turbulent discussion at the meeting.
・ She realized she was in for a challenging semester once the syllabus was revealed.
/ She realized she was in for a challenging semester once the syllabus was revealed.
・ She realized she was in for a challenging semester once the syllabus was revealed.
A43 . be up to .
・ be up to .
・ The final decision is up to the committee responsible for strategic oversight.
・ He wondered what the children were up to after hearing suspicious laughter.
・ be up to is to be responsible for something; or to be doing something secretly.
be up to
/ be up to
・ The final decision is up to the committee responsible for strategic oversight.
/ The final decision is up to the committee responsible for strategic oversight.
・ The final decision is up to the committee responsible for strategic oversight.
・ He wondered what the children were up to after hearing suspicious laughter.
/ He wondered what the children were up to after hearing suspicious laughter.
・ He wondered what the children were up to after hearing suspicious laughter.
A44 . bear down on .
・ bear down on .
・ The storm began to bear down on the coastal region with alarming intensity.
・ The deadline is bearing down on us, increasing the pressure considerably.
・ bear down on is to move toward something with force or pressure.
bear down on
/ bear down on
・ The storm began to bear down on the coastal region with alarming intensity.
/ The storm began to bear down on the coastal region with alarming intensity.
・ The storm began to bear down on the coastal region with alarming intensity.
・ The deadline is bearing down on us, increasing the pressure considerably.
/ The deadline is bearing down on us, increasing the pressure considerably.
・ The deadline is bearing down on us, increasing the pressure considerably.
A45 . bear off .
・ bear off .
・ The sailors bore off the boat to avoid the hazardous reef.
・ The wind bore off the smoke, clearing the immediate vicinity.
・ bear off is to steer away or move away from something.
bear off
/ bear off
・ The sailors bore off the boat to avoid the hazardous reef.
/ The sailors bore off the boat to avoid the hazardous reef.
・ The sailors bore off the boat to avoid the hazardous reef.
・ The wind bore off the smoke, clearing the immediate vicinity.
/ The wind bore off the smoke, clearing the immediate vicinity.
・ The wind bore off the smoke, clearing the immediate vicinity.
A46 . bear on .
・ bear on .
・ The new evidence bears directly on the central issue of the investigation.
・ His remarks bear on the broader implications of the policy.
・ bear on is to be relevant or connected to something.
bear on
/ bear on
・ The new evidence bears directly on the central issue of the investigation.
/ The new evidence bears directly on the central issue of the investigation.
・ The new evidence bears directly on the central issue of the investigation.
・ His remarks bear on the broader implications of the policy.
/ His remarks bear on the broader implications of the policy.
・ His remarks bear on the broader implications of the policy.
A47 . bear out .
・ bear out .
・ The data bear out her hypothesis with remarkable clarity.
・ His testimony bore out the earlier claims made by the witnesses.
・ bear out is to confirm or support something.
bear out
/ bear out
・ The data bear out her hypothesis with remarkable clarity.
/ The data bear out her hypothesis with remarkable clarity.
・ The data bear out her hypothesis with remarkable clarity.
・ His testimony bore out the earlier claims made by the witnesses.
/ His testimony bore out the earlier claims made by the witnesses.
・ His testimony bore out the earlier claims made by the witnesses.
A48 . bear up .
・ bear up .
・ She bore up remarkably well under the relentless scrutiny.
・ Despite the setbacks, he bore up and maintained his composure.
・ bear up is to remain strong or resilient under pressure.
bear up
/ bear up
・ She bore up remarkably well under the relentless scrutiny.
/ She bore up remarkably well under the relentless scrutiny.
・ She bore up remarkably well under the relentless scrutiny.
・ Despite the setbacks, he bore up and maintained his composure.
/ Despite the setbacks, he bore up and maintained his composure.
・ Despite the setbacks, he bore up and maintained his composure.
A49 . bear up under .
・ bear up under .
・ The structure bore up under the immense weight of the machinery.
・ She bore up under the emotional strain with admirable fortitude.
・ bear up under is to withstand or endure something difficult.
bear up under
/ bear up under
・ The structure bore up under the immense weight of the machinery.
/ The structure bore up under the immense weight of the machinery.
・ The structure bore up under the immense weight of the machinery.
・ She bore up under the emotional strain with admirable fortitude.
/ She bore up under the emotional strain with admirable fortitude.
・ She bore up under the emotional strain with admirable fortitude.
A50 . bear with .
・ bear with .
・ Please bear with us while we finalize the intricate arrangements.
・ He asked the audience to bear with him during the brief technical interruption.
・ bear with is to be patient with someone or something.
bear with
/ bear with
・ Please bear with us while we finalize the intricate arrangements.
/ Please bear with us while we finalize the intricate arrangements.
・ Please bear with us while we finalize the intricate arrangements.
・ He asked the audience to bear with him during the brief technical interruption.
/ He asked the audience to bear with him during the brief technical interruption.
・ He asked the audience to bear with him during the brief technical interruption.
