Unit 17 Great women
drop behind drop by
drop in drop into
struggle against struggle for
struggle to one’s feet be thankful to sb for sth
in prison in a hurry
in order in good condition
come to terms with sb/sth make/give/keep/carry out/break a promise
a writer of promise blow sth/sb away
within reach lead to self-improvement
2. fill in the blanks with given expressions
die down come to terms with on the rise lead to around the corner
drop out set one’s mind at the top of one’s voice within reach become of
a. our daughter’s birthday is just around the corner; what do you want to give her as a present?
b. the lecturer waited for the laughter to die down before he could speak again.
c. it has taken joan a few years to come to terms with the fact that she won’t be able to stand up any more.
d. doctors warn that eating too much sugar can lead to all sorts of health problems
e. food and water were left within reach of the sick dog while i was away at work.
f. prices are on the rise; the poor farmer has a hard time feeding such a large family.
g. the injury in the leg forced the football player to drop out the next competition.
h. what has become of eileen? i haven’t seen her for years.