5th box -Flashcards

– to give something the most effort that you can; to try as hard as you can * The university research team pulled out all the stops to make the discovery before any other university.

– to watch someone very closely, usually making the person being watched uncomfortable * Stop breathing down my neck! I’ll finish cooking dinner faster if you stop bothering me.

– to take the blame for something * Even though all four of the kids were responsible for breaking the window, Lionel took the heat.

– to disappoint someone * I’ll give you another chance, but don’t let me down this time.