1) PUT A STRAIN ON -The epidemic put a strain on the resources of the hospital.

(YÜK OLMAK)
2) GAIN INSIGHT INTO - Pupils use drama to gain insights into moral and social issues in works of
literature. (İÇ YÜZÜNÜ ANLAMAK)
3) BY NO/ANY MEANS - It's difficult, but by no means impossible. (ASLA) She’s not a bad kid, by
any means.
4) CONCISE - Saussure expressed his arguments in a concise and logical way. (KISA)
5) ONSET OF SOMETHING - Doctors can slow the onset of the disease with drugs. (BAŞLANGICI)
6) OBSOLETE - a new type of 'Network Computer', which could make existing PCs obsolete within
five years (İŞE YARAMAZ)
7) ALLEVIATE - You can't cure a common cold, but you can alleviate the symptoms. (HAFİFLETMEK)
8) COIN A TERM/PHRASE - The term " extended phenotype " was first coined in 1978. (BİR İFADE
İCAT ETMEK)
9) DEPRIVATION - Sleep deprivation can result in mental disorders. (EKSİKLİĞİ)
10) SOCIAL/POLITICAL/ECOMOMIC UPHEAVAL - He company managed to survive the economic
upheavals of the last 20 years (ÇALKANTI)
11) CORRUPT - The culture has been corrupted by Western influences. (YOZLAŞTIRMAK)
12) INEVITABLE - Disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions. (KAÇINILMAZ)
13) BARELY/HARDLY/SCARCELY/NOT QUITE - She was barely aware of his presence. (BELLİ
BELİRSİZ)
14) DISPERSE - Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. (DAĞILMAK)
15) PURSUE - Students should pursue their own interests, as well as do their schoolwork. (İZLEMEK)
16) MAKE UP FOR/COMPENSATE FOR - I don’t eat breakfast but I make up for it at lunch. (TELAFİ
ETMEK)
17) ACCOUNT FOR/CONSTITUTE - Afro-Americans account for 12% of the US population.
(OLUŞTURMAK)
18) ACCOUNT FOR/EXPLAIN - Recent pressure at work may account for his behavior. (İZAH ETMEK)
19) COME UP WITH - We’ve been asked to come up with some new ideas. (BULMAK)
20) RELY ON - Many working women rely on relatives to help take care of their children.
(YASLANMAK)
21) COPE WITH/DEAL WITH/TACKLE - Local authorities have to cope with the problems of
homelessness. (BAŞA ÇIKMAK)
22) BRING ABOUT - A huge amount of environmental damage has been brought about by the
destruction of the rainforests. (YOL AÇMAK)
23) LEAD TO/CAUSE/ENGENDER - Their financial success has engendered jealousy among their
neighbors. (NEDEN OLMAK)
24) CARRY OUT/CONDUCT - Many schools need better facilities for carrying out scientific
experiments. (YÜRÜTMEK)
25) STEM FROM - His headaches stemmed from vision problems. (-DEN KAYNAKLANMAK)
26) EMBARK ON - He embarked on a new career as a teacher. (BAŞLAMAK)
27) PUT UP WITH/TOLERATE - She put up with his violent temper. (KATLANMAK)
28) PAVE THE WAY FOR - The Supreme Court decision paved the way for further legislation on civil
rights. (YOLUNU AÇMAK)
29) DEPLETE - Over the last few years, rainforests have been steadily depleted. (TÜKENMEK)
30) PUT IN JEOPARDY - The killings could put the whole peace process in jeopardy. (TEHLİKEYE
ATMAK)
31) BE CONCERNED ABOUT - there's absolutely nothing to be concerned about. (ENDİŞE DUYMAK)
32) BE CONCERNED WITH - Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the descriptive study o f the
elements and their compounds, except those of carbon. (İLGİLİ OLMAK)
33) TO AN EXTENT/ TO SOME EXTENT - We all to some extent remember the good times and forget
the bad. (BİR ÖLÇÜDE)
34) SHED/THROW LIGHT ON - These discoveries may throw new light on the origins of the universe.
(IŞIK TUTMAK)
35) ON THE VERGE OF SOMETHING - The show was on the verge of being canceled due to low
ratings. (ÜZERE, EŞİĞİNDE)
36) WITH THE ADVENT OF - With the advent of new technology everything can be found online
through the internet. (GELMESİYLE)
37) TAKE OVER - The company was taken over by Sony in 1989. (DEVRALMAK)
38) PREVENT/HINDER - Higher interest rates could hinder economic growth. (ENGELLEMEK)
39) VITAL/CRUCIAL - Regular exercise is vital for your health. (ÖNEMLİ)
40) BE ABOUT TO - We were just about to leave when Jerry arrived. (ÜZERE OLMAK)
41) ENORMOUS/HUGE/VAST - He has an enormous amount of work to finish before Friday. (ÇOK
BÜYÜK)
42) DIMINISH/REDUCE/LESSEN - These drugs diminish blood flow to the brain. (AZALMAK)
43) DRAMATICALLY/NOTICEABLY/SIGNIFICANTLY - Output has increased dramatically. (ÖNEMLİ
ÖLÇÜDE)
44) PECULIAR/ODD/BIZARRE - This meat tastes peculiar. (TUHAF)
45) EMINENT/PROMINENT/FAMOUS - A politician, however eminent or popular, who lacks that
base will not reach or survive at the top. (BİLİNEN)
46) PRONE TO/VULNERABLE TO - Kids are all prone to eat junk food. (EĞİLİMLİ)
47) TAKE ADVANTAGE OF/USE - The enemy could not fail to see his opportunity and take advantage
of it. (KULLANMAK)
48) OVERLOOK/IGNORE - Although this is a first offence it cannot be overlooked. (GÖZ YUMMAK)
49) COMPLY WITH - Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. (UYMAK)