upset, shocked, or frightened by something that has happened to you
shaken up
He wasn't afraid to ............ to bullies.
stand up
The costs have continued to increase, and now seem to be .................... .
getting out of hand
She's always been completely ............... in her children.
wrap up
What does it mean?
to accept or agree to something, or to decide to have something, although it is not exactly what you want or it is not the best
To help someone when they are in danger or difficulty
come to someone's aid
Don't ................ with matches.
fool around
He could ............... himself when he realized that he had forgotten the meeting.
have kicked
The rebels are ................ .
fighting back
She .............. the chance of a trip to Paris.
jumped at
to not be able to force yourself to do something that you think is unpleasant
unable to bring yourself to
.............. started to ............ when he failed to return home.
Alarm bells ..... ring
Despite harsh criticism, she's ..................... on this issue.
sticking to her guns
We can't ............. while millions of people starve.
stand by
It really ......... me ......... when he goes on about teachers having an easy life.
winds me up
to wait before doing something, esp. when others have already begun
hang back
to make someone give clear details or make a definite decision about something
pin someone down
I have to tell you the truth, because I don't want this ............................... any longer.
on my conscience
That's your new car? You're ................. me .............!
having me on
I ..................... myself well, settled down and played a pretty good final set.
composed
The pressure of work is beginning to .......... to him.
get