2b Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
Q
balance against
A
assess in relation to
2
Q
bank on
A
depend on
3
Q
bear out
A
support the truth of
4
Q
become of
A
happen to
5
Q
blink at
A
show surprise
6
Q
blow over
A
stop and be forgotten
7
Q
blow up
A
explode
8
Q
book up
A
reserve
9
Q
break away
A
escape from captivity
10
Q
break down (2)
A
1) fail to function
2) lose control of feeling
11
Q
break in (2)
A
1) interrupt
2) enter a building by force
12
Q
break into
A
suddenly start doing st
13
Q
break off
A
end st suddenly
14
Q
break out (2)
A
1) start suddenly (of violent events)
2) escape from a place
15
Q
break through (3)
A
1) make a discovery
2) become visible
3) achieve success despite obstacle or difficulty
16
Q
break up
A
1) end a relationship
2) disperse
17
Q
break with
A
give up st
18
Q
brush up (on)
A
improve (by study)
19
Q
build up
A
acquire gradually/accumulate
