Insight - Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5C in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "own up", "get around to, "fall out", etc.

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to confess and take responsibility for one's mistakes

Ex: The student chose to own up to plagiarizing the essay and faced the academic consequences.

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to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

Ex: After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other.

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to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: By the end of the month, I will have come up with a detailed proposal.

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to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

Ex: The athlete lived up to his reputation as a champion, delivering a stunning performance that captivated the audience.

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to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Parents often put up with the messiness of young children for the joy they bring.

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to finally find the time, motivation, or opportunity to do something that has been postponed or delayed

Ex: I need to get around to organizing my closet this weekend.

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to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: Some white-collar criminals try to get away with embezzling money from their companies.

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to attribute something to a particular cause

Ex: His success can be put down to years of hard work and dedication.

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to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

Ex: When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding.