Wordskills unit 21

Question 1

take care of sth/sb, so they are not stolen, damaged, or harmed

Answer 1

keep an eye on sth/sb

Question 2

INF arrive somewhere, often late or unexpectedly

Answer 2

roll up

Question 3

manage with sth that is not completely satisfactory

Answer 3

make do (with sth)

Question 4

not take sth/sb with you when you go somewhere

Answer 4

leave sth/sb behind

Question 5

INF be useful for a particular situation

Answer 5

come in handy/useful

Question 6

end a difficult situation by choosing the simplest solution, even if it is not the best one

Answer 6

take the easy way out

Question 7

make yourself/sb feel very tired, SYN tire yourself/sb out. worn out ADJ

Answer 7

wear yourself/sb out

Question 8

INF used to tell sb to use or eat less of sth

Answer 8

go easy on sth

Question 9

build or place something somewhere (not used for permanent things)

Answer 9

set sth up/ put sth up

Question 10

have reasons why you do not feel certain about sth/sb

Answer 10

have your doubts about sth/sb

Question 11

INF (of rain) fall fast; rain a lot

Answer 11

tip down

Question 12

(of a person) be/get very wet

Answer 12

be/ get soaked to the skin

Question 13

if rain holds off, id does not fall, although you thought it would

Answer 13

hold off

Question 14

INF (of an event) starts in a particular way. OPP wind up

Answer 14

kick off

Question 15

find sth by chance

Answer 15

stumble on/across sth

Question 16

stop being involved in an event or activity

Answer 16

pull out (of sth)

Question 17

produce or provide sth, especially for the benefit of other people or for a special purpose

Answer 17

put sth on

Question 18

the best, most enjoyable, etc. part of sth. OPP the low point of sth

Answer 18

the high point of sth

Question 19

were very successful or popular

Answer 19

go down + adj, adv, n / go down a storm