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ค้างคืน ☊ khaangH kheuunM 
gouvernement ☊ 
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I discover they are still here. ☊ 
Tôi phát hiện họ vẫn đang ở đây. ☊ Verbs 2.5 discover ☊ phát hiện ☊ Verbs 2.5 She does not discover this truth? ☊ Cô ấy không phát hiện sự thật này ư? ☊ Verbs 2.5 My mother discovers my sister does not eat dinner. ☊ Mẹ tôi phát hiện chị tôi không ăn bữa tối. ☊ Verbs 2.5 I need to overcome my disadvantages. ☊ Tôi cần khắc phục những bất lợi của mình. ☊ Verbs 4 overcome ☊ khắc phục ☊ Verbs 4 Why does the government need taxes? ☊ Tại sao chính phủ cần thuế? ☊ Politics government ☊ chính phủ ☊ Politics They demand that the government must have a strategy to protect the enviro ☊ Họ yêu cầu chính phủ phải có chiến lược để bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics The American government has many economic development plans. ☊ Chính phủ Mỹ có nhiều kế hoạch phát triển kinh tế. ☊ Politics The government has a new policy to develop social welfare. ☊ Chính phủ có một chính sách mới để phát triển phúc lợi xã hội. ☊ Politics The army must protect the national sovereignty. ☊ Quân đội phải bảo vệ chủ quyền quốc gia. ☊ Politics national sovereignty ☊ Chủ quyền quốc gia ☊ Politics sovereignty ☊ Chủ quyền ☊ Politics Who discovers this theory? ☊ Ai khám phá thuyết này? ☊ Science discover ☊ khám phá ☊ Science We are not against the government. ☊ Chúng tôi không chống chính phủ. ☊ Military The government mobilized many armored cars. ☊ Chính phủ đã huy động nhiều xe thiết giáp. ☊ Military They want to overprice the American tourists. ☊ Họ muốn chặt chém những du khách Mỹ. ☊ Informal Expressions There is a café over there. Ở kia có một quán cà phê. * 045 There is a restaurant over there. Ở kia có một quán ăn. * 045 The cashier is over there. Quầy trả tiền ở bên kia. * 056 like: over → →
(1) to discuss, debate, deliberate, talk over (2) table
(3) [CL for games] ☊
bàn ☊ dirty, soiled; as busy as a bee, over head and ears in work ☊ bê bê ☊ to cross over, into, step over to ☊ bước sang ☊ shift a debt over to ☊ bắn nợ ☊ that side over there ☊ bển ☊ to be swarmed over by bees ☊ bị ong bâu ☊ (1) soup (2) to guard, watch over
(3) to plow
(4) to change, alter
(5) 7th cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac ☊
canh ☊ (1) to throw over (2) to wake up suddenly ☊
choàng ☊ not over yet, not yet over, unfinished ☊ chưa chấm đứt ☊ to speed, go over the speed limit ☊ chạy quá tốc độ ☊ to be over head and ears in love, be captivated ☊ chết mệt ☊ lean over with the rear end sticking up ☊ chổng mông ☊ person presiding over a wedding ☊ chủ hôn ☊ to preside over a meeting ☊ chủ tọa hội nghị ☊ bend over one’s work ☊ còm lưng ☊ There’s a clock right over there ☊ có đồng hồ đằng kia kìa ☊ to convert, go over to ☊ cải sang ☊ have a hold over someone, play safe ☊ cầm đằng chuôi ☊ to fight over something, scramble for something, struggle for something ☊ dành giật ☊ hand over to the next shift ☊ giao ban ☊ to hand over the watch ☊ giao ca ☊ pick over and over and pick the worst ☊ già kén kẹn hom ☊ bed inlaid all over with seven precious ☊ giường thất bảo ☊ turn over a new leaf, reform ☊ hoàn lương ☊ turn over a new leaf, reform, give up one’s bad ways for a good life ☊ hoán cải ☊ boil over with suppressed anger, burst with suppressed anger ☊ hậm hực ☊ to study over and over again ☊ học đi học lại ☊ all over one’s body ☊ khắp người ☊ all over the city, citywide ☊ khắp thành phố ☊ hey (getting someone’s attention); before the day before yesterday, before the year before last year; over there, within sight ☊ kìa ☊ take over someone’s job, replace somebody, succeed someone ☊ kế chân ☊ hand over from one generation to another ☊ kế truyền ☊ to spread all over (disease, misfortune) ☊ lan tràn ☊ to go into raptures, be over the moon ☊ lên tận mây xanh ☊ (1) again; against, over again, back towards; resume, re- (2) to come, reach, get to
(3) (indicates something is contrary to expectations) ☊
lại ☊ to repeat over and over ☊ lặp đi lặp lại ☊ to be in debt over one’s head ☊ mắc nợ ngập đầu ☊ left over (as odds and ends, leavings) ☊ mụi ☊ to be overjoyed, bubble over with joy, rejoice ☊ mừng quýnh ☊ to brood over one’s misfortune ☊ nghiền ngẫm nỗi bất hạnh của mình ☊ to over in one’s 70’s, be over 70 ☊ ngoài bảy mười tuổi ☊ fall back, fall head over heels ☊ ngã bổ chửng ☊ who’s the man standing over there? ☊ người đứng ở đằng kia là ai vậy? ☊ look over or through ☊ ngự lãm ☊ my house is over there ☊ nhà tôi ở kia ☊ to look back over the last 20 years ☊ nhìn lại 20 năm ☊ to skip over a passage in a book ☊ nhảy một đoạn trong sách ☊ eat over sips of alcohol ☊ nhắm rượu ☊ to shift over to another subject, change subjects, be evasive ☊ nói lảng ☊ to stumble over one’s words ☊ nói năng ngắc ngứ ☊ to say something over and over again ☊ nói đi nói lại ☊ to throw oneself down, roll over onto one’s back ☊ nằm lăn ☊ that, the other (day); there, over there ☊ nọ ☊ take over the floor (from someone) ☊ nối lời ☊ to be over one’s head, flooded ☊ nợ ngập đầu ☊ be over head and ears in debt ☊ nợ đìa ☊ to come to America, cross over to America ☊ qua Mỹ ☊ through, over the Internet ☊ qua hệ thống Internet ☊ scar over (of a wound) ☊ ra da ☊ turn over a page (of history) ☊ sang trang ☊ crazy, head over heels (in love) ☊ si mê ☊ to go back and forth, turn over (in one’s thoughts) ☊ suy đi nghĩ lại ☊ be in the height of passion, boil over with rage ☊ sôi tiết ☊ to live to be over 100 ☊ sống qua trăm tuổi ☊ arched frame over a cradle, bed, etc ☊ tay co ☊ to win over man’s heart ☊ thu phục nhân tâm ☊ non-prescription, over the counter medicine ☊ thuốc không cần toa ☊ everywhere, all over the world ☊ thập phương ☊ to fight with somebody over power ☊ tranh quyền ☊ in, over the last 10 years ☊ trong mười năm qua ☊ during or over the last few days ☊ trong mấy hôm trước ☊ for, over the last few decades ☊ trong mấy thập niên qua ☊ in or over the last few months ☊ trong những tháng vừa qua ☊ through, over the course of; transparency; transparent ☊ trong suốt ☊ during the last few years, over the last few years ☊ trong vài năm gần đây ☊ to hand over the throne ☊ truyền ngôi ☊ all over the world ☊ trên cả khắp thế giới ☊ throughout the country, all over the country ☊ trên cả nước ☊ around the world, all over the world, worldwide ☊ trên khắp thế giới ☊ across the (entire) country or nation, all over the country, nationwide ☊ trên toàn quốc ☊ all around the (entire) world, all over the world ☊ trên toàn thế giới ☊ to pass too quickly, be over too soon ☊ trôi đi quá mau ☊ look over there! ☊ trông kia ☊ look over there ☊ trông kìa ☊ (morally) reform, turn over a new leaf ☊ tu chí ☊ to mend one’s ways, better one’s conduct, turn over a ☊ tu tỉnh ☊ lord it over people ☊ tác oai tác quái ☊ all over the country, throughout the country ☊ từ nam chí bắc ☊ homeless, having no roof over one’s head ☊ vô gia cư ☊ in time, over time, as time goes by ☊ với thời gian ☊ excess of imports over exports, trade surplus ☊ xuất siêu ☊ left over sticky rice ☊ xôi mụi ☊ to gain advantage over others by one’s wits, get the better ☊ ăn người ☊ to go all over the United States ☊ đi khắp nước Mỹ ☊ boil over with anger, foam with rage, fly into a passion ☊ điên tiết ☊ to dig, excavate, turn over (earth); to call somebody names, curse and swear ☊ đào bới ☊ by land, over land ☊ đường bộ ☊ overflowing, over brimming ☊ đầy tràn ☊ that direction, over there ☊ đằng kia ☊ location right over there ☊ đằng kia kìa ☊ to count over and over ☊ đếm đi đếm lại ☊ to read over someone’s shoulder ☊ đọc ké ☊ tide over the current difficult time ☊ đỡ thì ☊ patch over again ☊ đụp ☊ cross over from America ☊ ở Mỹ qua ☊ 805
She's traveled all over the world. ☊ Cô ấy đã đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 1513
In tennis you have to hit the ball over the net. ☊ Trong quần vợt bạn phải đánh bóng qua lưới. ☊ 2061
I prefer driving over traveling by train. > I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. ☊ Tôi thích lái xe hơn là đi tàu hoả. ☊ 2367
That woman over there is a friend of my sister's. ☊ Người phụ nữa đàng kia là một người bạn của chị tôi. ☊ 2542
I have a large bedroom overlooking the garden. ☊ Tôi có một cái giường lớn nhìn ra vườn. ☊ 2865
After discovering he had been wrongly accused of murder, the authorities let him out of prison. ☊ Sau khi khám phá ra anh ấy đã bị kết án sai vì tội giết người, các nhà chức trách đã cho anh ấy ra tù. ☊ 2883
Do you blame the government for the economic crisis? > I think everybody wants to blame the government for the economic crisis. ☊ Cậu có đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế không? > Tôi nghĩ mọi người muốn đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế. ☊ 2956
The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊ 2957
everything to blow over and go away. ☊ Họ không thể quét nó xuống dưới thảm và nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ qua và rồi bỏ đi. ☊ 2959
Since he got so much bad press, it wouldn't just blow over. Everybody knew him now. ☊ Vì anh ấy bị lên án trên báo chí quá nhiều nên chuyện sẽ không chỉ qua đi. Giờ mọi người đều đã biết anh ấy. ☊ 2990
In the aftermath of the tornado, they discovered a lot of uprooted trees and houses that had been blown down. ☊ Ở nơi chịu ảnh hưởng của cơn lốc, người ta phát hiện ra rất nhiều cây bật gốc và nhà đã bị quật đổ. ☊ The government was accused of incompetence. ☊ accuse ☊
Our turnover actually increased last year. ☊ actually ☊
last minute additions to the government's package of proposals ☊ addition ☊
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service. ☊ additional ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
advantage over sb: Being tall gave him an advantage over the other players. ☊ advantage ☊
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals ☊ advantage ☊
She advises the government on environmental issues. ☊ advise ☊
afraid of sb/sth: It's all over. There's nothing to be afraid of now. ☊ afraid ☊
After winning the prize she became famous overnight. ☊ after ☊
Come over on Sunday afternoon. ☊ afternoon ☊
I'll have to write it all over again (= again from the beginning). ☊ again ☊
Children over the age of 12 must pay full fare. ☊ age ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
The coffee went all over my skirt. ☊ all ☊
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance ☊ amazing ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
ankle boots (= that cover the ankle) ☊ ankle ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
Over the years, Rosie and I had drifted apart. ☊ apart ☊
Posters for the gig appeared all over town. ☊ appear ☊
Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. ☊ appropriate ☊
parliamentary/congressional/government approval ☊ approval ☊
Wreckage from the plane was scattered over a wide area. ☊ area ☊
argue (with sb) (about/over sth): We're always arguing with each other about money. ☊ argue ☊
argument (with sb) (about/over sth): We had an argument with the waiter about the bill. ☊ argument ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
There were papers lying around all over the floor. ☊ around ☊
There are special arrangements for people working overseas. ☊ arrangement ☊
We can come to an arrangement over the price. ☊ arrangement ☊
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. ☊ arrive ☊
an art critic/historian/lover ☊ art ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
the government's attitude towards single parents ☊ attitude ☊
You're taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren't you? ☊ attitude ☊
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. ☊ authority ☊
I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over. ☊ awkward ☊
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. ☊ badly ☊
Bounce the ball and try and hit it over the net. ☊ ball ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. ☊ beat ☊
She lay on the bed (= on top of the covers). ☊ bed ☊
He lay in bed (= under the covers). ☊ bed ☊
to make the bed (= arrange the covers in a tidy way) ☊ bed ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each. ☊ believe ☊
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. ☊ below ☊
His dark head bent over her. ☊ bend ☊
She was bent over her desk writing a letter. ☊ bend ☊
You have to be over 16 to bet. ☊ bet ☊
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. ☊ beyond ☊
Granada mounted a hostile takeover bid for Forte. ☊ bid ☊
The government will have to take the blame for the riots. ☊ blame ☊
The proposed merger has been blocked by the government. ☊ block ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: I was almost blown over by the wind. ☊ blow ☊
The governing body of the school is/are concerned about discipline. ☊ body ☊
to flee across/over the border ☊ border ☊
The bank has branches all over the country. ☊ branch ☊
We crossed the bridge over the river Windrush. ☊ bridge ☊
They went over budget (= spent too much money). ☊ budget ☊
Fires were burning all over the city. ☊ burn ☊
overhead/underground cables ☊ cable ☊
I camped overnight in a field. ☊ camp ☊
capture sb: Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. ☊ capture ☊
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' ☊ catch ☊
Students over 25 fall into a different category. ☊ category ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
the chairman of the board of governors (= of a school) ☊ chairman ☊
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. ☊ challenge ☊
a change of government ☊ change ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. ☊ cheat ☊
Check over your work for mistakes. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
The boys climbed over the wall. ☊ climb ☊
Travel is by coach overnight to Berlin. ☊ coach ☊
Let's talk over coffee (= while drinking coffee). ☊ coffee ☊
collect sth (for sth): We collected over £300 for the appeal. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth from sb/sth: Samples were collected from over 200 patients. ☊ collect ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
the government's commitment to public services ☊ commitment ☊
to gain a competitive advantage over rival companies ☊ competitive ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime. ☊ concern ☊
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. ☊ concern ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
a lack of confidence in the government ☊ confidence ☊
She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. ☊ conflict ☊
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. ☊ conflict ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter. ☊ confusion ☊
The path continued over rough, rocky ground. ☊ continue ☊
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. ☊ continuous ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ contrast ☊
government controls on trade and industry ☊ control ☊
The teacher had no control over the children. ☊ control ☊
control sth: government attempts to control immigration ☊ control ☊
We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food. ☊ cost ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
magnificent views over open countryside ☊ countryside ☊
She was overtaken on the last stretch of the course. ☊ course ☊
$100 should cover your expenses. ☊ cover ☊
Your parents will have to cover your tuition fees. ☊ cover ☊
The show barely covered its costs. ☊ cover ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
The lectures covered a lot of ground (= a lot of material, subjects, etc.). ☊ cover ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? ☊ cover ☊
Snow covered the ground. ☊ cover ☊
Much of the country is covered by forest. ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth in sth: The players were soon covered in mud. ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth with sth: The wind blew in from the desert and covered everything with sand. ☊ cover ☊
Cover the chicken loosely with foil. ☊ cover ☊
She covered her face with her hands. ☊ cover ☊
He laughed to cover (= hide) his nervousness. ☊ cover ☊
He covered up the body with a sheet. ☊ cover sth up ☊
the front/back cover ☊ cover ☊
Her face was on the cover (= the front cover) of every magazine. ☊ cover ☊
He always reads the paper from cover to cover (= everything in it). ☊ cover ☊
a cushion cover ☊ cover ☊
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller ☊ cover ☊
His face was covered in blood. ☊ covered ☊
The walls were covered with pictures. ☊ covered ☊
a covered area of the stadium with seats ☊ covered ☊
a thick covering of snow on the ground ☊ covering ☊
floor/wall coverings ☊ covering ☊
He pulled the plastic covering off the dead body. ☊ covering ☊
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. ☊ crack ☊
She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak. ☊ cracked ☊
Thunder crashed overhead. ☊ crash ☊
The government plans to create more jobs for young people. ☊ create ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
criticism of sb/sth: There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. ☊ criticism ☊
criticize sb/sth for sth: The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. ☊ criticize ☊
cross (over): I waved and she crossed over (= crossed the road towards me). ☊ cross ☊
cross (over) (from...) (to/into...): We crossed from Dover to Calais. ☊ cross ☊
cross over sth: He crossed over the road and joined me. ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. ☊ crush ☊
The little boy fell over and started to cry. ☊ cry ☊
cry about/over sth: There's nothing to cry about. ☊ cry ☊
the cry of gulls circling overhead ☊ cry ☊
curbs on government spending ☊ curb ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
to draw/pull/close the curtains (= to pull them across the window so they cover it) ☊ curtain ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
That's my dad over there. ☊ dad ☊
We did a deal with the management on overtime. ☊ deal ☊
The smell of death and decay hung over the town. ☊ decay ☊
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. ☊ declare ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
The government was defeated by 200 votes to 83. ☊ defeat ☊
Thousands of commuters were delayed for over an hour. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. ☊ deliberate ☊
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. ☊ deny ☊
The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating. ☊ design ☊
desire to do sth: She felt an overwhelming desire to return home. ☊ desire ☊
Their relationship has developed over a number of years. ☊ develop ☊
His clothes were covered in dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
disagree (with sb) (about/on/over sth): He disagreed with his parents on most things. ☊ disagree ☊
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. ☊ disagreement ☊
There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment. ☊ disagreement ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. ☊ discover ☊
Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth doing sth: He was discovered hiding in a shed. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth + adj.: She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. ☊ discover ☊
discover sth: I've just discovered hang-gliding! ☊ discover ☊
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. ☊ discover ☊
discover why, how, etc...: We never did discover why she gave up her job. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
sb/sth is discovered to be/have...: He was later discovered to be seriously ill. ☊ discover ☊
discovery (of sth): the discovery of antibiotics in the 20th century ☊ discovery ☊
The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community. ☊ discovery ☊
the discovery of new talent in the art world ☊ discovery ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
He saw life as a voyage of discovery. ☊ discovery ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. ☊ discovery ☊
The drug is not a new discovery—it's been known about for years. ☊ discovery ☊
The issue has divided the government. ☊ divide ☊
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. ☊ division ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
I dragged the chair over to the window. ☊ drag ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
The books were all covered with dust. ☊ dust ☊
He put his hands over his ears. ☊ ear ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
the government's economic policy ☊ economic ☊
The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming. ☊ effect ☊
the newly elected government ☊ elect ☊
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. ☊ embarrassing ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
The government had to take emergency action. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
Mary was overcome with emotion. ☊ emotion ☊
He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government. ☊ employ ☊
The firm has over 500 employees. ☊ employee ☊
government employees ☊ employee ☊
The government is aiming at full employment. ☊ employment ☊
He ended his days in poverty. ☊ end your days/life (in sth) ☊
Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress. ☊ enemy ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
enquiry (from sb) (about sb/sth): We received over 300 enquiries about the job. ☊ enquiry ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
Come over on Thursday evening. ☊ evening ☊
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). ☊ event ☊
an exciting story/discovery ☊ exciting ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people. ☊ exercise ☊
He's still getting over his illness, so don't expect too much from him. ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. ☊ expense ☊
to have over ten years' teaching experience ☊ experience ☊
direct/first-hand experience of poverty ☊ experience ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. ☊ to... extent ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ extra ☊
people living in extreme poverty ☊ extreme ☊
Ivy covered the front face of the house. ☊ face ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
fail sb: The examiners failed over half the candidates. ☊ fail ☊
We've lost faith in the government's promises. ☊ faith ☊
She fell ill soon after and did not recover. ☊ fall ☊
Her hair fell over her shoulders in a mass of curls. ☊ fall ☊
to rise/shoot to fame overnight ☊ fame ☊
Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own. ☊ fault ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
Public feeling is being ignored by the government. ☊ feeling ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
This discovery has opened up a whole new field of research. ☊ field ☊
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. ☊ fight ☊
We had a fight over money. ☊ fight ☊
a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds or dollars) ☊ figure ☊
government/public/personal finances ☊ finance ☊
The building project will be financed by the government. ☊ finance ☊
She has already paid over $2 000 in fines. ☊ fine ☊
I'll give you covering fire while you try to escape. ☊ fire ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
Heat the olive oil over a moderate flame (= on a gas cooker/stove). ☊ flame ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
The furniture and floor coverings date from the 1920s. ☊ floor ☊
fold sth (back, down, over, etc.): The blankets had been folded down. ☊ fold ☊
There were over fifty applicants for the job. ☊ for ☊
rebel/government forces ☊ force ☊
force sth: Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. ☊ force ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years. ☊ form ☊
forms of transport/government/energy ☊ form ☊
They hope to form the new government. ☊ form ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
The front of the building was covered with ivy. ☊ front ☊
She had fully recovered from the accident. ☊ fully ☊
government funds ☊ fund ☊
a government-funded programme ☊ fund ☊
The party gained over 50% of the vote. ☊ gain ☊
Cook over a gentle heat. ☊ gentle ☊
She can't get over her shyness. ☊ get over sth ☊
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. ☊ get over sth ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system. ☊ give ☊
She was glad when the meeting was over. ☊ glad ☊
Disease often goes with poverty. ☊ go with sth ☊
Disease and poverty often go together. ☊ go with sth ☊
Go over your work before you hand it in. ☊ go over sth ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. ☊ govern ☊
to lead/form a government ☊ government ☊
the last Conservative government ☊ government ☊
the government of the day ☊ government ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
She has resigned from the Government. ☊ government ☊
The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. ☊ government ☊
government policies/officials/ministers ☊ government ☊
a government department/agency/grant ☊ government ☊
government expenditure/intervention ☊ government ☊
coalition/communist/democratic/totalitarian, etc. government ☊ government ☊
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. ☊ government ☊
central/federal government ☊ government ☊
strong government ☊ government ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
the former governor of the colony ☊ governor ☊
a provincial governor ☊ governor ☊
the governor of Arizona ☊ governor ☊
the Arizona governor ☊ governor ☊
Governor Bev Perdue ☊ governor ☊
a school governor ☊ governor ☊
the board of governors of the college ☊ governor ☊
a prison governor ☊ governor ☊
the governor of the Bank of England ☊ governor ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
Grab a cab and get over here. ☊ grab ☊
Recovery from the disease is very gradual. ☊ gradual ☊
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ☊ ground ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
The rug was covered with cat hairs. ☊ hair ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
He finally handed over his responsibility for the company last year. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
I'll hand you over to my boss. ☊ hand sb over to sb ☊
He handed over a cheque for $200 000. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
They handed the weapons over to the police. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
Children hung (= were leaning) over the gate. ☊ hang ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
We have orders coming in from all over the world. ☊ have ☊
the heads of government/state ☊ head ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
We looked out over the city from the heights of Edinburgh Castle. ☊ height ☊
Come over here. ☊ here ☊
hesitate about/over sth: I didn't hesitate for a moment about taking the job. ☊ hesitate ☊
She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth. ☊ hesitate ☊
The tree blew over in the high winds. ☊ high ☊
An eagle circled high overhead. ☊ high ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
We've hit our ball over the fence! ☊ hit ☊
The lovers held each other close. ☊ hold ☊
Jamaica is home to over two million people. ☊ home ☊
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. ☊ however ☊
She must be over a hundred (= a hundred years old). ☊ hundred ☊
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice. ☊ ice ☊
In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. ☊ ideal ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ identity ☊
a general/an overall impression ☊ impression ☊
We expect to see further improvement over the coming year. ☊ improvement ☊
the government's inability to provide basic services ☊ inability ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
influence (over sb/sth): Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. ☊ influence ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
a government initiative to combat unemployment ☊ initiative ☊
to have adequate insurance cover ☊ insurance ☊
the internal workings of government ☊ internal ☊
You can buy our goods over the Internet. ☊ Internet ☊
interview (with sb): an interview with the new Governor ☊ interview ☊
invest (in/on sth): The government has invested heavily in public transport. ☊ invest ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
The job involves my travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
a key/sensitive/controversial issue ☊ issue ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
The takeover of the company is bound to mean more job losses. ☊ job ☊
join sth: Over 200 members of staff joined the strike. ☊ join ☊
jump sth + adv./prep.: I jumped my horse over all the fences. ☊ jump ☊
a jump of over six metres ☊ jump ☊
Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent. ☊ just ☊
She kept a diary for over twenty years. ☊ keep ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
knock sth + adv./prep.: He'd knocked over a glass of water. ☊ knock ☊
conflicts over tribal lands ☊ land ☊
She signalled and pulled over into the slow lane. ☊ lane ☊
She laughed to cover her nervousness. ☊ laugh ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
The government struggled to maintain law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
lay A (on/over B): Before they started they laid newspaper on the floor. ☊ lay ☊
A thin layer of dust covered everything. ☊ layer ☊
He managed to hold a lead of two seconds over his closest rival. ☊ lead ☊
There was lots of food left over. ☊ be left over (from sth) ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. ☊ lemon ☊
Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them. ☊ lie around ☊
In Italy the average life of a government is eleven months. ☊ life ☊
Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge. ☊ light ☊
like to do sth: I'd like to think it over. ☊ like ☊
You can't drive—you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving). ☊ limit ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
The ball went over the line. ☊ line ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
live coverage of the World Cup ☊ live ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
These reforms are long overdue. ☊ long ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
He denied that he was her lover. ☊ lover ☊
We were lovers for several years. ☊ lover ☊
The park was full of young lovers holding hands. ☊ lover ☊
a lover of music ☊ lover ☊
an art-lover ☊ lover ☊
a nature-lover ☊ lover ☊
a plane flying low over the town ☊ low ☊
majority (over sb): They had a large majority over their nearest rivals. ☊ majority ☊
The government does not have an overall majority (= more members than all the other parties added together). ☊ majority ☊
scientific discoveries which help to map our distant past ☊ map ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Soldiers were marching up and down outside the government buildings. ☊ march ☊
She marched over to me and demanded an apology. ☊ march ☊
The children left dirty marks all over the kitchen floor. ☊ mark ☊
The page was covered with a mass of figures. ☊ mass ☊
She resigned over a matter of principle. ☊ matter ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
mean doing sth: This new order will mean working overtime. ☊ mean ☊
You mean (= are you telling me) we have to start all over again? ☊ mean ☊
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. ☊ measure ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
Cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes. ☊ medium ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
Unless I'm very much mistaken, that's Paul's wife over there. ☊ mistaken ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. ☊ moreover ☊
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. ☊ mount ☊
The stores were overrun with rats and mice. ☊ mouse ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
He denies murdering his wife's lover. ☊ murder ☊
She has a 12-point lead over her nearest rival. ☊ near ☊
the discovery of a new star ☊ new ☊
The latest model has over 100 new features. ☊ new ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column. ☊ obtain ☊
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. ☊ office ☊
The present government took office in 2009. ☊ office ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
a bank/company/court/government official ☊ official ☊
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. ☊ on ☊
How about those ones over there? ☊ one ☊
open government ☊ open ☊
an open wound (= with no skin covering it) ☊ open ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
It weighs a kilo, or just over two pounds. ☊ or ☊
order sth: The government has ordered an investigation into the accident. ☊ order ☊
And now, over to our Rome correspondent... ☊ our ☊
We want this government out. ☊ out ☊
Always overtake on the outside. ☊ outside ☊
Try not to knock that vase over. ☊ over ☊
The wind must have blown it over. ☊ over ☊
She turned over onto her front. ☊ over ☊
The car skidded off the road and rolled over and over. ☊ over ☊
I stopped and crossed over. ☊ over ☊
He rowed us over to the other side of the lake. ☊ over ☊
They have gone over to France. ☊ over ☊
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
Put it down over there. ☊ over ☊
The lake was frozen over. ☊ over ☊
Cover her over with a blanket. ☊ over ☊
children of 14 and over ☊ over ☊
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over. ☊ over ☊
If there's any food left over, put it in the fridge. ☊ over ☊
He repeated it several times over until he could remember it. ☊ over ☊
It's all wrong—you'll have to do it over. ☊ over ☊
By the time we arrived the meeting was over. ☊ over ☊
Thank goodness that's over! ☊ over ☊
I was glad when it was over and done with. ☊ over ☊
He's gone over to the enemy (= joined them). ☊ over ☊
Please change the wheels over (= for example, put the front wheels at the back). ☊ over ☊
Let's ask some friends over (= to our home). ☊ over ☊
Hand over the money! ☊ over ☊
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. ☊ (all) over again ☊
She put a blanket over the sleeping child. ☊ over ☊
He wore an overcoat over his suit. ☊ over ☊
She put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from screaming. ☊ over ☊
They held a large umbrella over her. ☊ over ☊
The balcony juts out over the street. ☊ over ☊
There was a lamp hanging over the table. ☊ over ☊
a bridge over the river ☊ over ☊
They ran over the grass. ☊ over ☊
They had a wonderful view over the park. ☊ over ☊
He lives over the road. ☊ over ☊
She climbed over the wall. ☊ over ☊
The car had toppled over the cliff. ☊ over ☊
He didn't dare look over the edge. ☊ over ☊
Snow is falling all over the country. ☊ over ☊
They've travelled all over the world. ☊ over ☊
There were papers lying around all over the place. ☊ over ☊
over 3 million copies sold ☊ over ☊
She stayed in Lagos for over a month. ☊ over ☊
He's over sixty. ☊ over ☊
She has only the director over her. ☊ over ☊
He ruled over a great empire. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
We'll discuss it over lunch. ☊ over ☊
Over the next few days they got to know the town well. ☊ over ☊
She has not changed much over the years. ☊ over ☊
He built up the business over a period of ten years. ☊ over ☊
We're away over (= until after) the New Year. ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
It took her ages to get over her illness. ☊ over ☊
an argument over money ☊ over ☊
a disagreement over the best way to proceed ☊ over ☊
We heard it over the radio. ☊ over ☊
She wouldn't tell me over the phone. ☊ over ☊
the person with overall responsibility for the project ☊ overall ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) ☊ overall ☊
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. ☊ overall ☊
The company will invest $1.6m overall in new equipment. ☊ overall ☊
Overall, this is a very useful book. ☊ overall ☊
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. ☊ overcome ☊
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. ☊ overcome ☊
He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying ☊ overcome ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
In the final game Sweden easily overcame France. ☊ overcome ☊
Her parents were overcome with grief at the funeral. ☊ overcome ☊
Overcome by curiosity, the boy looked through the window. ☊ overcome ☊
The dead woman had been overcome by smoke. ☊ overcome ☊
over the page (= on the next page) ☊ page ☊
His desk was covered with books and papers. ☊ paper ☊
Pass that book over. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb sth: Pass me over that book. ☊ pass ☊
A plane passed low overhead. ☊ pass ☊
You can pay back the loan over a period of three years. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
The company has been performing poorly over the past year. ☊ perform ☊
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. ☊ period ☊
All these changes happened over a period of time. ☊ period ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
They like to do business by phone/over the phone. ☊ phone ☊
She went over to the crying child and picked her up. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
There were tiny pieces of glass all over the road. ☊ piece ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
covers in plain or printed cotton ☊ plain ☊
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. ☊ plan ☊
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley ☊ platform ☊
Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover. ☊ platform ☊
The rebels hatched a plot to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
Police uncovered a plot against the president. ☊ plot ☊
plot to do sth: They were plotting to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
The government has called on newspapers to police themselves. ☊ police ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
beaches covered with pollution ☊ pollution ☊
I'll pop over and see you this evening. ☊ pop ☊
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. ☊ position ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
an academic/government post ☊ post ☊
She was offered a key post in the new government. ☊ post ☊
Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. ☊ pound ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta. ☊ pour ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. ☊ practise ☊
The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. ☊ presentation ☊
The event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). ☊ press ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
Children over five must pay (the) full price for the ticket. ☊ price ☊
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. ☊ price ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
the problem of overcrowding in prisons ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
She produced a delicious meal out of a few leftovers. ☊ produce ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. ☊ promise ☊
promise (of sth): The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes. ☊ promise ☊
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. ☊ prompt ☊
This building is government property. ☊ property ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. ☊ proportion ☊
propose sth: The government proposed changes to the voting system. ☊ propose ☊
Details of the government report have not yet been made public. ☊ public ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) ☊ public ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
The government had to bow to public pressure. ☊ public ☊
She saw the ambulance coming up behind her and pulled over. ☊ pull over ☊
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. ☊ push ahead/forward (with sth) ☊
The meat was—how shall I put it?—a little overdone. ☊ put ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
The government doesn't have the answers to these difficult questions. ☊ question ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
The doctor said she'd make a quick recovery. ☊ quick ☊
to hear a gale warning on/over the ship's radio ☊ radio ☊
The patient made a rapid recovery. ☊ rapid ☊
a recent development/discovery/event ☊ recent ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
The report criticizes the government's record on housing. ☊ record ☊
recover sth: It took her a few minutes to recover consciousness. ☊ recover ☊
to recover your sight ☊ recover ☊
recover yourself: She seemed upset but quickly recovered herself. ☊ recover ☊
The team recovered its lead in the second half. ☊ recover ☊
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. ☊ recover ☊
recover sth from sb/sth: Six bodies were recovered from the wreckage. ☊ recover ☊
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. ☊ recover ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
The economy is at last beginning to recover. ☊ recover ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
reduce sth by sth: Costs have been reduced by 20% over the past year. ☊ reduce ☊
a government committed to reform ☊ reform ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages. ☊ release ☊
They had discovered human remains. ☊ remains ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
She kept repeating his name softly over and over again. ☊ repeat ☊
We had over 100 replies to our advertisement. ☊ reply ☊
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. ☊ represent ☊
The union represents over 200 000 teachers. ☊ represent ☊
our elected representatives in government ☊ representative ☊
He discovered unexpected reserves of strength. ☊ reserve ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). ☊ response ☊
to take/assume overall responsibility for personnel ☊ responsibility ☊
The government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom. ☊ restriction ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
the government's review of its education policy ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
brown rice (= without its outer covering removed) ☊ rice ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The ground there is too rough to ride over. ☊ ride ☊
They clambered over the rocks at the foot of the cliff. ☊ rock ☊
roll over (onto sth): She rolled over to let the sun brown her back. ☊ roll ☊
roll sb/sth (over) (onto sth): I rolled the baby over onto its stomach. ☊ roll ☊
the discovery that the world is round ☊ round ☊
The fault was discovered during a routine check. ☊ routine ☊
He rubbed a hand wearily over his eyes. ☊ rub ☊
Rub salt over the fish before cooking. ☊ rub ☊
majority rule (= government by the political party that most people have voted for) ☊ rule ☊
rule (over sb/sth): Charles I ruled for eleven years. ☊ rule ☊
She once ruled over a vast empire. ☊ rule ☊
Water was running all over the bathroom floor. ☊ run ☊
The sledge ran smoothly over the frozen snow. ☊ run ☊
I ran my eyes over the page. ☊ run ☊
Two children were run over and killed. ☊ run sb/sth over ☊
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages ☊ sale ☊
The survey covers a representative sample of schools. ☊ sample ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
it is said that...: It is said that she lived to be over 100. ☊ say ☊
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. ☊ scene ☊
a scientific discovery ☊ scientific ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
He covered her mouth to stop her from screaming. ☊ scream ☊
She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds. ☊ second ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
He felt an overwhelming sense of loss. ☊ sense ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. ☊ serve ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
Profits fell sharply following the takeover. ☊ sharply ☊
The road was covered with a sheet of ice. ☊ sheet ☊
Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years. ☊ shift ☊
The company ships its goods all over the world. ☊ ship ☊
She still hadn't got over the shock of seeing him again. ☊ shock ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
He slung the bag over his shoulder. ☊ shoulder ☊
He looked back over his shoulder. ☊ shoulder ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
The computer system will be shut down over the weekend. ☊ shut sth down ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
a highly significant discovery ☊ significant ☊
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. ☊ significantly ☊
The business over the lawsuit had really knocked her for six. ☊ hit/knock sb for six ☊
His hat had slipped over one eye. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. ☊ slip ☊
The government is planning to give more help to small businesses. ☊ small ☊
She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement. ☊ smooth ☊
Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth. ☊ smooth ☊
It's time for someone new (= a new person) to take over. ☊ someone ☊
All too soon the party was over. ☊ soon ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties ☊ spirit ☊
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. ☊ spirit ☊
The committee split over government subsidies. ☊ split ☊
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. ☊ spot ☊
The baby's whole body was covered in small red spots. ☊ spot ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
spread (A on/over B): to spread butter on pieces of toast ☊ spread ☊
We have 10 000 members spread all over the country. ☊ spread ☊
Do you have to spread yourself out all over the sofa? ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
The project has the government's stamp of approval. ☊ stamp ☊
There was a big moon and hundreds of stars were shining overhead. ☊ star ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. ☊ statement ☊
She achieved celebrity status overnight. ☊ status ☊
an overnight stay ☊ stay ☊
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10 000. ☊ steal ☊
sticky fingers covered in jam ☊ sticky ☊
We have a fast turnover of stock. ☊ stock ☊
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. ☊ stock ☊
She had no stomach for the leftover stew. ☊ have no stomach for sth ☊
The trip included an overnight stop in Brussels. ☊ stop ☊
A political storm is brewing over the Prime Minister's comments. ☊ storm ☊
Most people don't want to spend hours slaving over a hot stove (= cooking). ☊ stove ☊
the government's economic strategy ☊ strategy ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
stretch sth: Stretch the fabric tightly over the frame. ☊ stretch ☊
I stripped and washed myself all over. ☊ strip ☊
strong support for the government ☊ strong ☊
a strong leader/government ☊ strong ☊
an overseas student ☊ student ☊
The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
a two-page summary of a government report ☊ summary ☊
supply sth to sb/sth: Foreign governments supplied arms to the rebels. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
She's supposed to have had hundreds of lovers. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
'Is that John over there?' 'I'm not sure '. ☊ sure ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. ☊ suspect ☊
She fell over and swore loudly. ☊ swear ☊
swing sth + adv./prep.: He swung his legs over the side of the bed. ☊ swing ☊
switch (over) (from sth) (to sth): We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. ☊ switch ☊
switch sth (over) (from sth) (to sth): The meeting has been switched to next week. ☊ switch ☊
system of sth: a system of government ☊ system ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
It'll take her time to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
take sth for sb to do sth: It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
Taken overall, the project was a success. ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
CBS Records was taken over by Sony. ☊ take sth over ☊
We talked on the phone for over an hour. ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
to pay over £1 000 in tax ☊ tax ☊
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. ☊ technical ☊
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. ☊ technique ☊
You can reserve seats over the telephone. ☊ telephone ☊
Some places have had temperatures in the 40s (= over 40° centigrade ). ☊ temperature ☊
Look at that man over there. ☊ that ☊
That's Peter over there. ☊ that ☊
'Have you seen my pen?' 'Yes, it's over there.' ☊ there ☊
Thick cloud covered the sky. ☊ thick ☊
Everything was covered with a thick layer of dust. ☊ thick ☊
Think things over before you decide. ☊ thing ☊
Can you pass me that thing over there? ☊ thing ☊
He'd like more time to think things over. ☊ think sth over ☊
I've been thinking over what you said. ☊ think sth over ☊
Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over. ☊ though ☊
Just throw your bag down over there. ☊ throw ☊
to keep tight control over sth ☊ tight ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. ☊ time ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
The mug tipped over, spilling hot coffee everywhere. ☊ tip up/over, tip sth up/over ☊
Can you touch your toes? (= by bending over while keeping your legs straight) ☊ toe ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
She ran her tongue over her lips. ☊ tongue ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. ☊ turn over ☊
The car skidded and turned over. ☊ turn over ☊
The smell made my stomach turn over (= made me feel sick). ☊ turn over ☊
He pulled up the covers and crawled under. ☊ under ☊
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again. ☊ understand ☊
We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch. ☊ understanding ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
The property has been valued at over $2 million. ☊ value ☊
People came from all over the world to view her work. ☊ view ☊
A viewing platform gave stunning views over the valley. ☊ view ☊
We visited towns and villages all over Spain. ☊ village ☊
government inspectors visiting schools ☊ visit ☊
The Green candidate won over 3 000 of the 14 000 votes cast. ☊ vote ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
I'll wait outside until the meeting's over. ☊ wait ☊
The government does not want to go to war (= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed. ☊ war ☊
The government has declared war on drug dealers. ☊ war ☊
a government health warning ☊ warning ☊
Wave after wave of aircraft passed overhead. ☊ wave ☊
A wave of fear swept over him. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth/sb + adv./prep.: 'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees. ☊ wave ☊
She discovered a web of intrigue in the company. ☊ web ☊
Are you doing anything over the weekend? ☊ weekend ☊
He was driving at well over the speed limit. ☊ well ☊
Well, thank goodness that's over! ☊ well ☊
Which of the patients have recovered? ☊ which ☊
Houses which overlook the lake cost more. ☊ which ☊
whisper sth (to sb): She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. ☊ whisper ☊
The incident has received wide coverage in the press. ☊ wide ☊
They governed according to the will of the people. ☊ will ☊
wind forward/back: Wind forward to the bit where they discover the body. ☊ wind ☊
overhead wires ☊ wire ☊
I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor. ☊ wish ☊
Government troops were forced to withdraw. ☊ withdraw ☊
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. ☊ work ☊
travelling (all over) the world ☊ world ☊
worry over sb/sth: There's no point in worrying over things you can't change. ☊ worry ☊
worry (about/over sth): worries about the future ☊ worry ☊
Only later did she discover a talent for writing. ☊ writing ☊
There was writing all over the desk. ☊ writing ☊
We've had a lot of fun over the years. ☊ year ☊
His youth gives him an advantage over the other runners. ☊ youth ☊
gouvernement ☊ le gouvernement a augmenté les impôts ☊
reprendre ☊ on peut les arrêter, leur reprendre cette ville ☊
d’ailleurs ☊ je n’entends d’ailleurs pas le tenir secret ☊
découvrir ☊ la sœur a découvert la fenêtre cassée ☊
couvrir ☊ il était couvert de taches de sang ☊
franchir ☊ les Huns ont franchi notre frontière nord ☊
là-bas ☊ il y a deux mecs là-bas qui vous cherchent ☊
récupérer ☊ nous avons récupéré vos armes ☊
découverte ☊ cette découverte l’amusa toute la soirée ☊
gouvernemental ☊ on va alléger l’appareil gouvernemental ☊
pauvreté ☊ ils vivent dans la pauvreté ☊
gouverner ☊ il a été élu pour gouverner ☊
parcourir ☊ il parcourut son courrier ☊
renverser ☊ tout le container est renversé, tout est mélangé ☊
gouverneur ☊ le rôle du nouveau gouverneur de l’île est si important ☊
soigner ☊ toi, va soigner ton chien ☊
misère ☊ il y a trop de misère et trop de crimes ☊
maîtriser ☊ il fallait aussi démontrer qu’on maîtrisait deux langues étrangères ☊
souveraineté ☊ nous avons abandonné la souveraineté sur notre propre monnaie ☊
surmonter ☊ nous pouvons surmonter ces obstacles ☊
exagérer ☊ peut-être a-t-on tout simplement exagéré ☊
réviser ☊ j’ai révisé votre plan de vol ☊
envahir ☊ un désespoir sinistre envahissait son esprit ☊
approprier ☊ dommage que les touristes anglais se l’approprient ☊
succéder ☊ il est extrêmement difficile de lui succéder ☊
souverain ☊ ce sera le 66e séjour du souverain pontife à l’étranger ☊
révision ☊ il y aura une révision périodique du régime ☊
recouvrir ☊ la Terre est recouverte d’eau ☊
vaincre ☊ nous sommes nés pour vaincre ☊
absorber ☊ j’étais absorbé, obsédé par mes recherches ☊
rattraper ☊ il a fallu plus tard rattraper le temps perdu ☊
régir ☊ nous avons des lois pour régir les activités de la presse ☊
ouvertement ☊ il a parlé assez ouvertement ☊
déborder ☊ je suis débordé au travail ☊
couvert ☊ je me sauvai, sous le couvert de la nuit ☊
geler ☊ vous allez geler avec ce petit manteau ☊
rétablissement ☊ nous leur souhaitons un prompt rétablissement ☊
déceler ☊ l’erreur administrative a été décelée puis corrigée ☊
manteau ☊ j’aurais dû enlever mon manteau et le jeter par la fenêtre ☊
tapis ☊ il faut les accueillir avec le tapis rouge ☊
différend ☊ nous venons de régler le différend qui nous opposait ☊
par-dessus ☊ elle voulait un enfant par-dessus tout ☊
rallier ☊ on veut faire de l’argent, on veut rallier les gens, faire le party ☊
bousculer ☊ je voulais bousculer les habitudes des gens ☊
débit ☊ le débit était aussi rapide qu’avant ☊
controverse ☊ il y a beaucoup de controverses au sujet des châtiments corporels ☊
relance ☊ la relance économique commence à se faire sentir ☊
amant ☊ elle était folle de son amant ☊
mordre ☊ on allait le tuer pour avoir mordu un garde ☊
basculer ☊ je crus que la terre avait basculé sous mes pieds ☊
polémique ☊ c’est vrai que j’aime la polémique, le débat d’idées ☊
avancée ☊ reculez. vous empêchez notre avancée ☊
récupération ☊ vous aurez besoin d’une récupération lente et salutaire ☊
delà ☊ mais je n’irai pas au delà ☊
sanglant ☊ il avait un trou sanglant ☊
controversé ☊ des problèmes difficiles et controversés, mais tout aussi urgents ☊
intergouvernemental ☊ l’esprit des accords intergouvernementaux conclus avec les provinces ☊
camoufler ☊ certaines araignées changent leurs couleurs pour se camoufler ☊
guetter ☊ tu vas guetter les flics ☊
écrasant ☊ ce sont des pertes écrasantes pour n’importe quel pays ☊
comble ☊ comble du malheur, COOL-FM a changé d’orientation ☊