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Call on: our representative will call on you in your
home.
Different from: Londoners aren't really very different
from other English people.
Fed up with: "You're really fed up with your job,
aren't you?"
Get away from: It would be nice to get away from all
our problems.
Intent on: The Government is intent on keeping
prices down.
Keep up with: Wages don't always keep up with
inflation.
Make out: He always makes out that he's got no
money.
Mix with: Mr. Williams is good at mixing with his
party guests.
Run a car: it is cheaper to run a small car than a big
one.
Strive to: The police strove hard to keep the crowds
back.
Sick of: "I'm sick of listening to Bill's complains".
Take a delight in: Mrs. Smith takes a delight in
gossiping.

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