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IpS4 SpokenEnglish II Example: You wouldn't believe what I went through when I was ill! Go through = read again
Example: I went through my notes before the exam.
Go through with = do or complete sotnething you've agreed to
Example: He did promise, but I doubt that he'llgo through with it.
Go under = go bankrupt
Example: Many small shops are going under because they cannot compete with the supermarkets.
Go up = rise
Example: The price of petrol has gone up sharply because of the
increase in duty in the Government's budget.
Go up to =approach
Example: She went up to him and asked him if he wanted a drink.
Go with = combine nicely
Example: Does this tie go with my shin?
Go without =not have
Example: I had to go without lunch today because I didn't have any time.
Grass up = report someone to a person in authority
Example: She didn't to grass them up, even though they'd been
bullying her badly. (British)
Grow into =grow to fit lat;ge clothes
Example: The jacket's a bit big, but she'llgrow into it. Grow out of = grow too lat;gefor clothes
Example: Hegrew out ofthose shoes in no time at all. Grow up = mature, becotne adult