Jared refused to sign a contract extension.

He believed that if he held ________ a little longer, he

would get a better offer.

on

out

up

to
hold out = to delay agreeing to something in the hopes of getting a better offer

2. True love is a rare thing. So when you meet that special someone, hold _______ him/her.
onto

on

to

against
hold onto = keep, grab something tightly

3. Oh, you want to talk to Shannon? Hold _______. I'll get her for you.
up

back

on

down
hold on = wait

4. Be what careful about the promises you make. Someone might hold you _____ them.
back

onto

over

to
hold you to = make you remember, keep (a promise)
5. Due to the success of the exhibit, the gallery has decided that its conclusion will be held

________ until next week.

down

back

over

to
hold over = postpone, carry to another time

6. If you have something important to say, then don't hold _______; say it while you can.
up

back

over

against
hold back = restrain, keep back
7. With the economy getting weaker, Jim was advised to hold _______ on buying a house for a few

months. He was advised to wait until the prices dropped.

over

back

to

off
hold off = delay doing something, delay an an action
8. My bank was held ________ last month. The robbers were caught, but many people are still

afraid to go back to that branch.

up

down

out

off
hold up = to rob (usually with a gun) branch = individual location of a business which has many
locations

9. If you want to be financially successful, you must be able to hold ________ a job.
down

up

against

over
hold down = keep (a job)

10. Don't worry. I know how busy you are. I won't hold it ________ you if you don't finish the quiz.
up

to

back

against
... but you did finish! hold against = not forgive someone for something

1. Class, please don't forget that you have to turn ______ your papers by the end of the week.
out

off

in

up
turn in = submit
2. Alan: That was the most challenging exam I've ever had.
Grant: How do you think you did?
Alan: I don't even want to think about it.

Grant: I'm sure it will turn _______ better than you think.
off

out

up

around
turn out = result
3. I hate when people talk during a movie. I went on a date with someone that did that. It was such

a turn-_____ that I lost interest in the person.

on

in

off

away
turn-off = something that disgusts, makes us lose interest

4. It's recommended that you turn ________ your mattress every six months.
over

around

out

to
turn over = flip
5. A good teacher should always find ways to turn ______ his students. Otherwise, they will fall

asleep in class.
on

off

out

up
turn on = excite
6. Jason turned in his resignation last week, but then he turned _______ this morning and told the

boss he wanted to stay after all.

in

to

over

around

turn around = change (mind/ attitude)

7. I feel really bad for Simon. He has no one to turn ______, not even his family. He feels all alone.
around

to

in

off
turn to = approach, go to (when in trouble or feeling bad)
8. You'll never guess who turned _______ at Amelia's house last weekend. It was Henry. She was

so surprised and happy.

off

to

up

down
Turn up = appear

9. I'm so tired. I think I'll turn _______. Goodnight.

around

over

up

in
Turn in = go to sleep

10. Scott asked Emma out on a date. Poor guy. She turned him ______.
in

off

down

out
turn down = reject

1. Many employers want to hire an employee who can get ___________ others. Co-operation, they

believe, is more important than skills.

down with

along with

through

between
get along with = co-operate, be friendly with
2. Josh: I can't believe how rude the waitress was last night.

Jade: Get ________ it. You never have to see her again.
through

along with

over

on
get over = let go, forget about

3. That movie really got me _______. I hate watching sad movies about animals.
down

up

over

in
get down = depress, make sad
4. Jon: Do you need a ride somewhere?
Valen: Yeah, but your car is always dirty. I'll walk.

Jon: I just had it cleaned. Don't worry, get ______.

between

along with

off

in
get in = go inside (car)

5. Once you get ________ the first part of the process, the rest is really easy.
between

off

over

through
get through = complete

6. It is never a good idea to get _______ a hungry dog and a juicy bone.
between

past

through

over
get between = interfere with, be in the way of

7. Even though the damage caused by the fire he started with his cigarettes was massive, Tom got

________ with a small fine and some volunteer work.

up

down

on

off
get off = not be punished, avoid responsibility
8. I know this all seems very difficult right now, but we will get _______ this and laugh about it some
day.

under

past

along

between
get past = overcome
9. We really want you to get ____ board with this project. It would mean a lot to everyone at the

office if you co-operated.

on

off

in

up
get on board = join, be a part of

10. If you fall, you should always get ______ and try again.
past

through

up

over
get up = stand (up)