abolish : do away with sth
abolish : call sth off
accelerate : speed (sth) up
accept : come to terms with sth
accept : live with sth
accept : face up to sth
accept : make the best of sth
accept : resign yourself to sth
accommodate : take sb in
accommodate : put sb up
accompany : go with sb
accompany : keep sb company
achieve : arrive at sth
achieve : pull sth off
achieve : get there
act : do something
act : take action
act : take steps
act : make a, your, etc. move
active : in operation
active : in force
active : in action
active : up and running
actor : movie/film star
affect : take (a) hold
affect : leave a mark
agree : go along with sb/sth
agree : take sth on board
agree : hammer sth out
agree : thrash sth out
agreement : in accord
air : the heavens
almost : more or less
almost : not quite
almost : pretty much/well
alone : on your own
alone : by yourself/yourselves
alone : single-handed/single-handedly
anger : drive sb mad/crazy
anger : piss sb off
annoy : get on sb's nerves
annoy : wind sb up
answer : get back to sb
anticipate : beat sb to sth
apologize : beg sb's pardon
appear : manifest itself
apply : put sth into effect
apply : put sth into practice
apply : relate to sb/sth
apply : be about sth
apply : have/be to do with sth
apply : refer to sb/sth
apply : deal with sth
appoint : vote sb in
appoint : vote sb into/onto sth
approach : border on sth
approach : verge on sth
approach : be getting on for sth
approval : thumbs up
arrange : set sth out
arrange : lay sth out
arrange : sort sth out
arrange : line sb/sth up
arrive : get here/there
arrive : get in/into
artificial : strained
ask : call for sth
attack : beat sb up
attracted to sb : have a crush on sb
attracted to sb : go for sb
attracted to sb : be into sb
authorities : the establishment
authorities : the system
authorities : the top brass
available : for sale
available : on the market
available : on sale
avoid : steer clear
avoid : keep your distance
aware : alert to sth
base : be situated
basics : essentials
be : add up to sth
be : amount to sth
be : run to sth
begin : embark on/upon sth
begin : take sth up
begin : set about sth
begin : go about sth
behave : conduct yourself
bent : twisted
bent : deformed
bent : gnarled
bill : tab
black : of colour
block : interfere with sth
block : hold sb/sth back
block : block sth up
block : be/get in sb's/the way
block : cut sth off
block : block sth off
boast : pride yourself on sth
boast : congratulate yourself
bomb : blow sth up
bored : sick of sth
break : go wrong
break : do a u-turn
break : take sth back
break : go back on sth
bring sb up : be born and bred
build : set sth up
build : put sth up
bully : pick on sb
bureaucracy : rules and regulations
burn : be on fire
busy : at work
button : lace/shoelace
buy : pick sth up
buy : snap sth up
calculate : work sth out
calculate : figure sth out
calculate : put a figure on sth
call : call sb up
call : cry out (sth)
calm : calm sb down
care : be bothered
cash : cash sth in
cause : result in sth
cause : lead (sth) to sth
cause : bring sth about
cause : give rise to sth
certainty : a foregone conclusion
certainty : a sure thing
certificate : papers
challenge : throw down the gauntlet
cheat : take sb in
check : look at sth
check : go over sth
check : look sb/sth over
check : check over sb/sth
check : check through sth
check : make sure
check : assure yourself
cheerful : in a good mood
childhood : teens
choose : go for sth
choose : single sb/sth out
climb : go up (sth)
close : neck and neck
close : cease trading
close : close (sth) down
close : go bust
close : go bankrupt
coat : tuxedo/tux
collapse : cave (sth) in
collect : rack up sth
collect : run sth up
come : draw near
come up with sth : work sth out
come up with sth : hit on/upon sth
come up with sth : think sth up
come up with sth : dream sth up
communication : dealings
community : the public
community : the country
community : the nation
compare : balance sth against sth
compare : match sth against sth
compare : be on a par with sb/sth
compensate : cancel (sth) out
compensate : make up for sth
compete : take sb on
compete : pit sb/sth against sb/sth
compromise : give and take
conclude : read sth into sth
conclusion : judgment
condition : terms
condition : the small print
confident : brash
confirm : bear witness
confirm : testify to sth
confirm : back sb/sth up
confirm : bear sb/sth out
confirm : vouch for sb/sth
conflict : be at odds
conflict : go against sth
confused : at a loss
consider : look at sth
consider : mull sth over
consist of sb/sth : make up sth
consist of sb/sth : be composed of sb/sth
continue : go on with sth/go on doing sth
continue : carry (sth) on
continue : keep sth up/keep up with sth
continue : press ahead/on
continue : stick with sb/sth
continue : return to sth
continue : take sth up
convey : get sth across
convey : pass sth on
cool : cool (sb/sth) down
correct : put sth right
correct : set sb/sth straight
cost : set sb back sth
costs : expenses
costs : overheads
cough : clear your throat
count : tot sth up
courage : nerve
courage : guts
crash : plough into sth
crash : bang into sth
crash : write sth off
cross : cut across sth
cross : cut through sth
cry : be in tears
cupboard : locker
cure : make sb better
cut : cut sth back
cut : cut sth down
cut : scale sth back
cut : scale sth down
dare : go so/as far as to...
dare : stick your neck out
dare : pluck up (the) courage
dark : mellow
darkness : the dark
dead : at peace
deal with sb/sth : take care of sth
deal with sb/sth : look after sth
deal with sb/sth : contend with sb/sth
deal with sb/sth : see to sth
decide : make up your mind
deep : from the heart
defeat : get the better of sb
defraud : rip sb off
defraud : fleece
delay : put sth off
delete : cross sth out
delete : strike sth out
delete : rub sth out
delete : cross sb/sth off
demand : a run on sth
demand : (no) call for sth
demand : press (sb) for sth
demand : hold out for sth
demolish : tear sth down
demolish : knock sth down
demolish : cut sth down
depend on/upon sth : rest on sth
depend on/upon sth : hinge on/upon sth
depend on/upon sth : hang on sth
desert : the wilds
desert : the outback
desert : wastes
design : be aimed at sth
design : be intended for/as/to be/to do sth
despair : give up hope
despair : lose hope
despair : lose heart
desperate : in despair
desperate : despairing
destroy : wipe sb/sth out
determined : intent on/upon sth
determined : bent on sth
develop : gain ground
devote : give sth over to sth
dictate to sb : push sb around/about
dictate to sb : order sb around/about
dictate to sb : lay down the law
dignity : feelings
dignity : sensibilities
disable : put sb/sth out of action
disagree : be at odds
disagree : take issue with sb
disagree : not see eye to eye with sb
disappoint : let sb down
disappoint : leave sb in the lurch
disapprove : frown on/upon sth
discount : knock sth off (sth)
discount : take sth out of sth
discount : take sth off sth
discourage : talk sb out of sth
discourage : warn sb off (sth)
discourage : get sb down
discrimination : affirmative action
disgusting : revolting
dismiss : brush sb/sth aside
dismiss : shrug sth off/aside
dismiss : set sth aside
dismiss : laugh sth off
disperse : break (sth) up
distinguish : set sb/sth apart
distribute : hand sth out
distribute : give sth out
distribute : dole sth out
distribute : pass sth out
distribute : dish sth out
divide : break (sth) up
divide : cut sth up
divide : split (sb) up
divide : separate (sth) out
divide : be/become estranged
divide : come between sb and sb
divorce : break (sth) up
divorce : get divorced
do : carry sth out
do : go through sth
do : get on/along
document : papers
doubt : a question mark over sth
doubt : second thoughts
do well : be going places
drag : pack sb off
drama : the performing arts
drunk : under the influence
early : on time
early : on the dot
easy : plain sailing
easy : at leisure
eat : tuck in/tuck into sth
election : show of hands
elite : the nobility
elite : the aristocracy
elite : the gentry
emerge : present itself
employ : take sb on
encourage : cheer sb up
encourage : lift/raise sb's spirits
encourage : put sb up to sth
encourage : egg sb on
encourage : stir sth up
encourage : whip sb/sth up
end : wind (sth) up
enemy : the opposition
enemy : the competition
enjoy : revel in sth
enjoy : delight in sth
enjoy : bask in sth
enjoy : wallow in sth
enjoy : glory in sth
ensure : make sure
ensure : see to it that...
enter : set foot in/on sth
equal : the same
equal : tantamount to sth
equip : fit sb/sth out
equip : kit sb/sth out
equivalent : your opposite number
eradicate : stamp sth out
eradicate : weed sb/sth out
eradicate : root sb/sth out
essential : of the essence
establish : set sth up
evacuate : throw sb out
evacuate : kick sb out
evacuate : chuck sb out
evacuate : move sb on
evade : get out of sth
evade : wriggle out of sth
evade : fend sb/sth off
event : proceedings
examine : go into sth
examine : take stock
excessive : over the top
excessive : a bit much
exclude : rule sb/sth out
exclude : keep sb/sth out
exclude : shut sb/sth out
execution : the electric chair
execution : the chair
executive : businessman/businesswoman/business person
exempt : get (sb) off the hook
exempt : let sb off the hook
exempt : let sb off
exhibition : trade show/trade fair
expect : look forward to sth
expect : look for sth
expect : watch for sb/sth
expect : bargain for/on sth
explain : shed/cast/throw light on sth
explain : spell sth out
explain : account for sth
explain : stand up for sb/sth
explain : stick up for sb/sth
explode : blow (sth) up
expose : subject sb/sth to sth
expose : put sb through sth
expose : lay sb open to sth
fact : the truth
fact : the real world
fact : real life
fail : go wrong
fail : get/go nowhere
fail : come to nothing
fall : go down (sth)
fall : come down (sth)
fall asleep : go to sleep
fall asleep : get to sleep
family : connections
family : roots
favourite : of choice
fend sb/sth off : ward sb/sth off
fight : take up arms
fight back : get back at sb
fight back : get even
fight back : settle a score
fill : fill (sth) up
fill : top sb/sth up
film : movies
find : find out (sth)
find : come across sb/sth
find : turn sth up
find : come upon sb/sth
find : stumble on/upon/across sb/sth
find : track sb/sth down
find : search sb/sth out
find : sniff sb/sth out
fine : in order
finish : be done
finish : wrap sth up
finish : follow (sth) through
finish : round sth off
finish : round sth out
fire : lay sb off
fire : make sb redundant
fire : let sb go
fire : give sb/get the sack
flee : run for it
flirt : chat sb up
flirt : come on to sb
flirt : make a pass at sb
flood : deluge
flood : spill over (sth)
flood : burst its banks
fly : zoom
focus : be aimed at sb
follow : stem from sth
follow : act on/upon sth
follow : adhere to sth
follow : abide by sth
follow : carry sth out
follow : follow suit
follow : follow in sb's footsteps
follow : model yourself/sth on sb/sth
forget : shut sb/sth out
forget : blot sth out
free : let (sb/sth) go
free : at large
free : free of charge
free : for nothing
free : on the house
friend : the girls
friend : the boys
gain : increase in sth
gain : put sth on
garden : grounds
general public : the masses
general public : the proletariat
general public : the populace
general public : the crowd
generous : free with sth
get : pick sth up
get : take sth out
get : get hold of sth
get : derive sth from sth
get : pick sb/sth up
get : go by sth
give : lavish sth on/upon sb/sth
give : hand sb/sth over
give : hand sth out
give way : bow to sth
gloom : the blues
go : make your way
go : make for sth
go away : get out of here
go away : be/go on your way
good : cut out for/to be sth
go on to sth : follow sth up
go on to sth : proceed to do sth
go on to sth : follow sth with sth
go out : be together
government : the executive
go without : give sth up
go without : do without (sb/sth)
graduate : get through (sth)
graduate : sail through (sth)
guilty : to blame
guilty : at fault
guilty : in the wrong
habit : ways
hang : put sth up
happen : take place
hate : can't stand
hate : can't bear
have : be endowed with sth
have : be blessed with sb/sth
have : go through sth
have : run into sth
hear : pay attention
hear : tune in/tune in to sb/sth
heat : warm (sth) up
heat : heat (sth) up
help : help (sb) out
help : aid and abet
help : lend (sb) a hand
help : be of service
help : clear the way
help : open the way
hesitate : shy away from sth
hesitate : shrink from sth
hesitate : think twice
hide : lie low
hide : hole up/be holed up
hit : strike at sb/sth
hold sb/sth up : be/get bogged down
hold sb/sth up : set sb/sth back
hope : set your sights on sth
hope : set your heart on sth
hot : heated
hotel : motel
housing : accommodations
housing : quarters
housing : a place to stay
humid : sultry
humid : steamy
humid : stifling
humid : airless
hurry : get a move on
hurt : break sb's heart
hysterical : beside yourself
ideal : just right
identify : make sb/sth out
identify : pick sb/sth out
identity : uniqueness
ignore : turn a blind eye
ignore : take no notice
ignore : gloss over sth
illusion : false impression
illusion : the wrong idea
impossible : out of the question
impress : take sb's breath away
improve : get better
include : build sth in(to sth)
include : take sth in
income : wage/wages
inconsistent : at odds
inconsistent : mutually exclusive
increase : upturn
increase : step sth up
increase : turn sth up
incredible : beyond belief
independent : divorced from sth
in favour (of sb/sth) : believe in sth
in favour (of sb/sth) : subscribe to sth
in favour (of sb/sth) : be all for sth
inherit : come into sth
in love : crazy about sb
innocent : in the clear
inspire : fire sb up
instructions : directions
intend : have sb/sth in mind
intense : heated
introduce : initiate
introduce : set/put sth in motion
introduce : bring sth in
introduce : phase sth in
invent : make sth up
invent : trump sth up
investigate : look into sth
investigate : enquire into sth
investigate : delve into sth
invisible : out of sight
irrelevant : beside the point
isolate : cut sb/sth off
jail : lock sb up/away
jail : send sb to prison
join : be/get involved
join : take part
join : engage in sth
join : join in (sth)
join : have/play a part
join : enter into sth
joke : have sb on
judge : the bench
judge : size sb/sth up
jumble : mix sth up
keep : hold on to sth
keep : carry sth out
keep : stand by sth
kill : bump sb off
kill : take sb/sth out
kill : finish sb/sth off
king : the crown
land : come to rest
land : bring sth down
language : terms
laugh : be/have sb in stitches
laugh at sb/sth : make fun of sb/sth
laugh at sb/sth : poke fun at sb/sth
lawyer : the bar
lead : the foreground
lead : the forefront
lead : the fore
lead : the cutting edge
lead : the front
lead : the upper hand
lead : be ahead of sb
lead : leave sb/sth behind
leaflet : circular
learn : pick sth up
learn : get the hang of sth
learn : learn/know sth by heart
leave : be off
leave : give in/hand in your notice
leave : abandon
leave : turn your back on sb/sth
leave : refer sb/sth to sb/sth
leave : hand sth over
leave : turn sth over to sb
leave sb/sth out : miss sb/sth out
leave sb/sth out : leave sb/sth off (sth)
level : proportions
life : in sb's day
life : way of life
light : set fire to sth/set sth on fire
light : light (sth) up
like : be fond of sth
like : be keen on sth
like : go for sb/sth
limit : rein sth in
limit : hold/keep sth in check
link : couple sth with sth
logo : colours
long : be dying for sth/to do sth
look : check sth out
look : cast about/around for sth
look after sb : take care of sb
look after sb : care for sb
look after sb : attend to sb/sth
look like sb/sth : take after sb
lose : come off worse
lose out : pass sth up
lose your temper : get angry
lose your temper : get mad
lose your temper : go mad
lose your temper : lose patience
lose your temper : go berserk
love : be fond of sb
love : be devoted to sb
love : care for sb
love : dote on/upon sb
lucky : in luck
mad : out of your mind
mad : not in your right mind
magic : the supernatural
maintain : keep sth up
maintain : keep sth going
maintain : prop sth up
make : bring (sb) in sth
make : pull sth in
make : rake sth in
man : the human race
manipulate : pull strings
manipulate : turn sth to your advantage
manufacture : turn sb/sth out
manufacture : churn sth out
marry : get married
massacre : the holocaust
mean : what sb is getting/driving at
mediocre : not much of a...
meet : meet with sb
meet : run into sb
meet : bump into sb
meet : get to know sb
meet : make sb's acquaintance
mention : refer to sb/sth
mention : allude to sb/sth
middle class : the bourgeoisie
mind : the/your subconscious
mislead : string sb along
mislead : lead sb on
misunderstand : get sth wrong
misunderstand : get sb wrong
moderate : tone sth down
money : funds
monitor : keep an eye on sb/sth
monitor : keep track of sb/sth
monitor : keep tabs on sb/sth
mood : spirits
mother : mum/mom
mother : mummy/mommy
mother : stepfather/stepmother
mother : folks
move in : set up home
naked : in the nude
nature : the environment
nature : the natural world
need : rely on/upon sb/sth
need : call for sth
negotiate : deal with sb/sth
negotiate : hold talks
negotiate : do a deal
nervous : on edge
new : unfamiliar with sth
new : unused to sth
new : unaccustomed to sth
next : the following
next : subsequent
night : the early hours
night : the middle of the night
night : the small hours
notice : take sth in
occasional : the odd...
occur to sb : come/spring to mind
occur to sb : cross your mind
occur to sb : dawn on sb
occur to sb : come to sb
offer : advances
offer : hold out sth
offer : hold sth out
official : councilman/councilwoman
often : a lot
open : under sb's nose
oppose : go against sb/sth
oppose : stand up to sb
option : best/good/safe bet
organize : sort sth out
outline : set sth out
outline : lay sth out
oven : microwave
oven : cooker
oven : kiln
overall : across the board
overcome : get over sth
overcome : bring/get/keep sth under control
overturn : set sth aside
panic : lose your nerve
panic : take fright
parallel : side by side
parallel : simultaneous
parallel : concurrent
park : gardens
partly : in part
partly : to some extent
partly : up to a point
pass sth on : hand sth down
past : the old days
patient : the dying
pattern : rhythm
peace : law and order
peace : the rule of law
persist : keep going
persist : keep at sth
persuade : win sb over
persuade : talk sb into sth
persuade : get round/around sb
photograph : snapshot/snap
picture : painting
picture : artwork
play : have fun
play : enjoy yourself
play : have a good/great time
play : go in for sth
play : put sth on
player : sportsman/sportswoman/sportsperson
please : make sb's day
point sth out : draw attention to sb/sth
point sth out : point to sth
point sth out : point sth up
policeman : pc/wpc
politician : congressman/congresswoman
popular : in demand
pose : pass sb/yourself off as sb/sth
potential : prospects
potential : possibilities
practise : go over sth
practise : run through sth
praise : a pat on the back
predictable : to be expected
prefer : would rather...
prepare : draw sth up
prepare : put sth together
prepare : get sb/sth ready
prepare : get ready
prepare : provide for sth
prepare : gear (yourself) up
present : hand sth in
present : send sth in
present : put sth in
presenter : anchor/anchorman/anchorwoman
press : twist sb's arm
pressure : demands
pretend : put sth on
pretension : airs
prevent : keep sb from sth
prevent : rule sb/sth out
price : put a price on sth
principle : ethics
principle : standards
probably : no doubt
probably : (the) chances are...
probably : most likely
probably : in all probability...
problem : the matter
produce : give birth
prompt : set sth off
prone to sth : inclined to do sth
prone to sth : liable to sth
prone to sth : subject to sth
propose : put sth forward
provide : put sth up
punish : come down on sb
put sth out : blow sth out
rarely : hardly ever
rate : terms
rate : dues
read : flick through sth
read : look through sth
read : leaf through sth
read : dip into sth
read : plough through sth
ready : be waiting
reason : grounds
reassure : put/set sb's mind at rest
record : minutes
recover : get better
recover : get well
recover : shake sth off
recover : get sth back
recover : recoup
reduce : bring sth down
reduce : turn sth down
refer to sth : look sth up
refuse : turn sb/sth down
refuse : throw sth out
regard : look at sth
reject : wash your hands of sb/sth
relationship : relations
relax : pull yourself together
release : let sb go
release : set sb/sth free
release : let sb/sth loose
relevant : to the point
remain : be left
remains : scraps
remember : bear sb/sth in mind
remind sb of sb/sth : conjure sth up
remind sb of sb/sth : take sb back
remove : get rid of sb/sth
remove : dispose of sb/sth
remove : throw sth away/out
remove : dispense with sb/sth
remove : bring sb/sth down
reorganize : shake sth up
repay : pay sb back
replace : stand in for sb/sth
replace : fill in for sb/sth
replace : substitute for sb/sth
replace : cover for sb
represent : amount to sth
represent : come down to sth
represent : add up to sth
resent : take exception to sth
resist : hold/keep sb/sth at bay
resist : hold/stand your ground
resist : hold out against sb/sth
resolve : patch sth up
respect : be/stand in awe of sb/sth
respect : look up to sb
respect : manners
respond : meet sth with sth
rest : the remainder
rest : take it/things easy
rest : put your feet up
restrain : tie sb up
restrain : hold sb down
result : the fruit/fruits of sth
return : put sth back
return : give sth back
return : take sth back
return : hand sth back
reveal : divulge
reveal : give sb/sth away
reveal : bring sth to light
revolution : a change of heart
rob : break into sth
rob : hold up sb/sth
roll : turn (sth) over
roll : tip (sth) over
rule : be in power
rule : lay sth down
run : be responsible for sb/sth
run : be in charge
safe : in one piece
safe : out of harm's way
safe : alive and well
sane : in your right mind
save : bail sb out
save : economize
save : tighten your belt
save : put/set sth aside
scale : the rankings
scarce : in short supply
scarce : few and far between
schedule : line sb/sth up
schedule : set sth up
scold : tell sb off
seek : go after sth
sell : sell sth off
sell : auction sth off
sell : do business
sell : deal in sth
send : send sth on
sensitive : emotive
separate : filter sth out
separate : sort sth out
separate : seal sth off
separate : cordon sth off
separate : mark sth off
separate : fence sth off
serve : dish (sth) up
serve : cater for sb/sth
serve : cater to sb/sth
set off : set sail
share : carve sth up
shoot : open fire
shout : raise your voice
sick : not (very) well
similarity : there's no comparison
sit : be seated
sit : take a seat
situation : conditions
situation : things
situation : the case
smash : break (sth) up
snack : something to eat
snack : refreshments
soldier : serviceman/servicewoman
solve : sort sb/sth out
solve : straighten sb/sth out
solve : work sth out
solve : figure sb/sth out
solve : clear sth up
sometimes : at times
sometimes : from time to time
sometimes : now and again/then
sometimes : on occasion(s)
sometimes : once in a while
sometimes : every so often
sometimes : off and on/on and off
sorry : i'm afraid
sorry for sb : feel for sb
source : beginnings
space : the cosmos
spend : take up sth
spend : devote sth to sth
spend : while sth away
spin : go around/round (sth)
spokesman : envoy
spread : lay sth out
stand : get to your feet
stand : be on your feet
stand : pick yourself up
stand : put up with sb/sth
stay : stay put
still : at a standstill
stop : give sth up
stop : abandon
stop : knock off (sth)
stop : pack sth in
stop : pull (sb/sth) over
stop : put a stop to sth
strengthen : shore sth up
stressful : strained
student : schoolboy/schoolgirl
succeed : make your/a mark
succeed : make a name for yourself
successive : in a row
suffer from sth : come down with sth
summarize : sum (sth) up
supplies : stores
supplies : rations
supplies : provisions
support : stand for sth
support : side with sb
support : hold sb/sth up
support : prop sth up
suppose : take it
suppose : i dare say
suppress : put sth down
suppress : keep from sth
suppress : hold sth back
surgery : doctor's
surprise : take sb aback
surprise : bowl sb over
survive : live on sth
survive : live through sth
survive : come through (sth)
sweet : dear old/little...
swell : blow sth up
switch : change (sth) over
tackle : get/come to grips with sth
take : take sb/sth on
take : take sth up
take : seize on/upon sth
take : jump at sth
take : mistake sb/sth for sb/sth
take : mix sb/sth up
take advantage of sb/sth : put sb out
take care of yourself : look after yourself
take care of yourself : fend for yourself
take care of yourself : stand on your own (two) feet
take sth off : get undressed
take your time : drag your feet
take your time : buy time
tax : customs
tax : rates
tear : pull sth apart
tell : alert sb to sth
tell : fill sb in
tell : stab sb in the back
tell : blow the whistle on sb/sth
tell : turn king's/queen's/state's evidence
tell : inform on sb
tempt : lure
tense : strained
tense : under pressure
test : try sb/sth out
test : put sb/sth to the test
texture : the feel
think : make sth of sb/sth
think : be under the impression
threaten : warn sb off (sth)
threaten : scare sb into (doing) sth
threaten : bode well/ill
thwart : dash sb's hopes
tidy : clean (sth) up
tidy : clear (sth) up
tidy : sort sth out
tie : do (sth) up
tighten : grit your teeth
tighten : screw your eyes/face up
tire : wear sb/yourself out
tire : tire sb/yourself out
tolerant : permissive
tradition : norms
train : keep fit
trap : confine
trap : lock sb/yourself in (sth)
trap : shut sb/yourself in (sth)
trap : coop sb/sth up
trip : travels
trust : depend on/upon sb/sth
trust : rely on/upon sb/sth
trust : take sb/sth for granted
trust : count on sb/sth
trust : believe in sb
trust : pin your hopes on sb/sth
trust : have confidence in sb/sth
try : have a go
try : go for sth
turn : turn (sb/sth) around/round
turn out : come to light
turn sth off : switch sth off
turn sth off : shut sth off
turn sth off : turn sth out
turn sth on : switch sth on
turn sth on : plug sth in/into sth
turn sth on : set sth off
turn sth on : start (sth) up
turn sth on : put sth on
unacceptable : too much
unacceptable : out of line
unacceptable : out of order
unaware : in the dark
unclear : in doubt
unclear : in the balance
undermine : wear sb/sth down
understand : take sth in
understand : relate to sb/sth
understand : identify with sb/sth
understate : play sth down
understate : make light of sth
unemployed : out of work
unemployed : on the dole
unemployed : on welfare
unfortunate : out of luck
unfortunate : a shame
unfortunate : too bad
unofficial : off the record
unsure : in doubt
untidy : all over the place
untidy : out of place
unusual : out of the ordinary
upright : on end
use : draw on/upon sth
use : make use of sb/sth
use : resort to sth
use : fall back on sb/sth
use : use sth up
use : get through sth
used to sth : familiar with sth
used to sth : accustomed to sth
useful : great for sth
useful : of use
useless : in vain
usually : most of the time
usually : in general
usually : as a rule
usually : more often than not/as often as not
value : a snip
value : a steal
vandalize : smash sth up
victim : soft touch
villain : (taboo) bastard
villain : (taboo) bitch
villain : (taboo) son of a bitch
villain : (taboo) bugger
visible : on display
visible : in evidence
visible : in view
visit : go to sth
visit : drop in/round/by
visit : stop by sth
visit : look in on sb
visit : look sb up
vomit : throw (sth) up
vomit : be sick
vulnerable : at risk
vulnerable : open to sth
wait : sit tight
wake up : get out of bed
want : would like sth
want : feel like sth
war : hostilities
warn : tip sb off
wash : bath/bathe
wash : freshen (yourself) up
wash : clean yourself up
waste : throw sth away
weaken : make sth worse
weaken : add to sth
weapon : the bomb
wear : put sth on
wear : get dressed
wear : have (got) sth on
weather : the elements
win : win the day
win : come out on top
witch : sorcerer/sorceress
withdraw : pull sb/sth out
withstand : stand up to sth
work : results
work : writings
work : be employed
work : have a job
work : earn a/your living
work : be in work
world : the globe
world : the planet
worsen : get worse
worsen : relapse
write : write sth down
write : put sth down
write : dash sth off
years : hours
years : an eternity