Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 14, 2021
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1) Bear out
"Back up or confirm"
Examples:
- The results bear out what he predicted.
- His story bears me out exactly.
2) Carry over
"To keep something, usually merchandise, for a subsequent period"
Examples:
- We'll carry over this summer's bathing suits for next winter's resort season.
- His money will carry over to his children.
3) Come off
"Happen, occur"
Examples:
- The trip came off on schedule.
- If you keep rubbing, the paint will come off.
4) Fall back
"Give ground, retreat"
Examples:
- The troops fell back before the relentless enemy assault.
- He stuck to his argument, refusing to fall back.
5) Figure out
"Discover or determine"
Examples:
- Let's figure out a way to help.
- She is a difficult person to figure out.
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