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Act out (act sth out/ act out sth)

to perform the events in a story, play, or a situation.

We had to act out the story of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem.

2. Act on/ upon/ out sth


To do what someone has advised, ordered, etc you to do, or do something because you have
received some information or had an idea:

Acting on a hunch, she went into her study and looked through her letters.
3. act up
to behave badly- used especially about children
He was always acting up in class and caused his teachers no end of trouble.

4. Add on/ add sth on


a. to increase the total amount or cost of something, by adding something more to it
On top of the official fees, many schools add on other charges, for example for books or
materials.
b. to add another part to a house, town, garden etc, in order to make it larger
The previous owners had added on an extension at the back of the house.
5. Add up sth/ add sth up
a. to calculate the total of several numbers or amounts
The waiter took our bill away and added it up again.
b. if calculations or total amounts add up, they seem correct
The sums just didn't add up. Someone had obviously made a mistake.
c. if small amounts or numbers add up, they produce a big total, especially one that is
surprisingly big
If you eat sweets and snacks every day, the calories soon add up.
d. if something adds up, it seems likely to be true or correct
The facts all seemed to add up.
e. to consider all the facts about something or all the advantages and disadvantages, in order
to form an opinion about it
When I add everything up, I think I'm better off working from home.
6. Aim at sth
to try to achieve something
We're aiming at a growth rate of 25%.
7. Allow of
formal to make it possible for something to happen or be accepted
The facts allow of ANSWER only one interpretation.
8. Allow for
a. to consider or include something when making plans or calculations, or when making a
judgment about something
Make sure you allow for possible delays on the way to the airport.
b. to make it possible for something to happen
The system allows for photos to be sent via computers and downloaded from the Internet.
9. Back away
a. to move backwards so that you are further away from someone or something, often
because you are afraid or nervous
"Are you crazy?" she cried, backing away in horror.
b. to become unwilling to do something that you promised or planned to do, especially
because you do not support the idea or plan any more
We thought we had a deal, but the seller is starting to back away.
10. Back down
to accept that you cannot win an argument or fight and stop trying to win, or accept that you
are wrong and change your decision, when you do not want to do this
The union refused to back down and called for immediate strike action.
11. Back up sth
a. to prove that something is true
There was no scientific evidence to back up their claims. It was fortunate that the video
tape backed up the manager's story.
b. Back sb up/ back up sb
to support someone by saying that they are telling the truth
Peggy was there too. She'll be able to back me up.

c. back sb/sth up/ back sth/sb up


to provide help or support for someone or something
Officials discussed the possibility of using military forces to back up the police.
d. back sth up/ back up sth
to make a copy of information on a computer, and store it on a separate disk or tape so that
the information is safe if there is a problem with the computer
You should back up your data at least once a week.

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