true to fact, e.g. Wouldn‘t it be wise to check on the possibility of rain before planning the garden
party?2.hold back,control,stop,e.g. We have checked the advance of the enemy.He could
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Word Combinations and Phrases
get at s.t succeed in finding or discovery s.t esp the truth of s.t.
set eyes on s.o (s.t) see s.o / s.t( suddenly).
face up to s.t accept
unpleasant facts,
reality etc;
recognize, treat s.t bravely or honestly.
fool’s paradise (esp live in a ~) state of happiness which is based on deceiving oneself and cannot
last.
make up s.t invent a story, excuse etc.
run short of s.t not have enough of s.t.
clamour for s.t to demand (s.t) loudly.
keep s.o going make it possible for s.o.
to continue trying, working, living etc.
dote on s.o like or love (s.o.) very much (esp. foolishly).
come out (about facts, truth, etc) to become clear or known.
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