Vocabulary Unit 10 - GE 8

1. Look! These are my grandparents’ old wedding photos. I was clearing out the attic when I came across them ...

2. Rory is still depressed after his divorce. It’s taking him a long time to get over it ...

3. I can’t stand weddings. How can I get out of this one ... ?

4. I haven’t decided how to tell him yet. But I’m sure I’ll  come up with something...

5. We can’t afford to buy a house. Prices keep going up...

6. We ought to let them know we’re late. Have you got their number or shall I look it up... ?

7. I haven’t forgotten that I haven’t done the washing up. You don’t need to point it out again...

8. It’s your parents’ anniversary next month. You can’t go on holiday then! You’ll have to put it off...

9. Mark and Mandy aren’t going out together any more. They’ve split up...

10. I’m not speaking to my brother at the moment. We’ve fallen out...

The teacher was ill, so they put off the exam.

The teacher was ill, so they put off the lesson.

She tried to get out of doing washing up.

She tried to get out of going to the party.

He’s split up with his girl friend.

He’s split up with his second wife.

He hasn’t got over his illness.

He hasn’t got over his dog dying.

I am going to look up the meaning of this word.

I am going to look up the address of the hotel.

I came across your letter in my desk.

I came across an old friend at the party.

They have fallen out with each other.

They have fallen out lots of times.

He is wearing a dark blue suit and striped shirt.

He is the one with short fair hair.

She must be in her late forties, but she looks younger.

He’s going bald, but he often wears a hat.

Can you let  me know if you are going to be late.

Do you still keep in touch with friends from university?

I have been trying to get hold of him all morning.

I have lost touch  with all my old school friends.