The document describes various short situations: 1) A bus was full so a group of people couldn't get on. 2) Someone was late because their car broke down. 3) A person was nervous during their first flight as the plane took off.

1. The bus was full. We couldn’t
get on.
Get on
Up / mounted

2. Sorry I’m late. The car broke down.
Break down
Stop working, stop tra
ding. (break)

3. It was my first flight. I was nervous as the plane
took off.
Take off.

4. Why did you run away from me?
Run away (from)
Escape, flee away

5. You’re walking too fast. I can’t keep up
with you.
Keep up (with)
Keep time

6. Are you looking forward to your holiday?
Look forward (to)
Be aware / excited about something that
will happen, expect something to look
forward

7. Here’s a key, so you can let yourself in.
Let yourself in
Let someone

8. (at a hotel)What time do we have to check out?
Check out
Check something, pay the bill, sign
out (hotel)

9. The fridge isn’t working because you haven’t
plugged it in.
Plug in
Connect something to something
else (eg connected to electricity).

10. There wasn’t anything to eat at home, so we
decided to eat out.
Eat out