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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Managing & Coping with Situations

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to do without

to manage or live without something, usually something considered necessary or desired

Ex: I had to do without my phone for a day because it was charging. 
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accustomed
accustomed
[Adjective]

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

Ex: Living in a bilingual household, she became accustomed to switching between languages effortlessly. 
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to tackle
to tackle
[Verb]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

Ex: The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks. 
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to cope
to cope
[Verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: She copes with work pressure by prioritizing tasks and maintaining a positive mindset. 
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to catch up on

to complete or do something that one could not do earlier, often because of a busy schedule

Ex: I need to catch the laundry up on the weekend. 
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to get over with

to express the desire to finish something, especially something unpleasant or something that one wants to avoid

Ex: I want to get this dentist appointment over with as soon as possible. 
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to calm down

to cause someone or something to become less upset, angry, or nervous

Ex: Please calm down the angry customer before it escalates. 
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to cut off

to end a relationship, particularly a friendly one

Ex: After a series of betrayals, she decided to cut off ties with her unreliable friend. 
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to put off

to cause a person to dislike someone or something

Ex: His arrogance really put me off. 
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to put up with

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 face up to

to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

Ex: It's time for us to face up to the fact that changes are necessary for the company's survival. 
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to go through

to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

Ex: After losing his job, John had to go through a period of financial hardship. 
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to go on
to go on
[Verb]

to come to be or to happen

Ex: I'm not sure what's going on with all the commotion outside. 
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to live up to

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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at rest
at rest
[Adjective]

in a state of repose or especially sleep

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to [put] up a fight

to try one's best to stay strong and determined in the face of danger or extremely low odds of success

Ex: Despite the overwhelming odds, the small team put up a fight. 
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to put out

to make something stop burning or shining

Ex: Please put out the campfire before leaving the site. 
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