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1. Back down

Meaning: To withdraw a claim or demand

Usage: He refused to back down and stood by his decision.

2. Blow up

Meaning: To explode or to get very angry

Usage: The car blew up after the collision. / She blew up when she heard the news.

3. Break down

Meaning: To stop working (usually for machines)

Usage: Our car broke down on the way to the airport.

4. Bring up

Meaning: To mention a topic or to raise a child

Usage: She brought up an interesting point during the meeting. / They brought up their children to be respectful.

5. Bump into

Meaning: To meet someone by chance

Usage: I bumped into an old friend at the mall.

6. Call off

Meaning: To cancel something

Usage: The match was called off due to rain.

7. Check on

Meaning: To look at someone or something to make sure everything is okay

Usage: I need to check on the kids before I go to bed.

8. Check out

Meaning: To leave a hotel after paying the bill or to examine something

Usage: We checked out of the hotel at noon. / Check out this new website!

9. Check with

Meaning: To ask someone if something is okay or permitted

Usage: I'm pretty sure I can come to your house. I just have to check with my dad.

10. Come across

Meaning: To find or meet by chance

Usage: I came across an old friend at the grocery store.