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CPE Phrasals "Be"
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| be / get in with sb | be or become popular or friendly with someone, especially in order to gain an advantage |
| be beneath sb | be demeaning |
| be down on sb | be hostile to sb |
| be down with | be ill (with disease) |
| be in for sth / it | have good reason to expect trouble or retribution |
| be made up | consist |
| be off | (1) cease to be interested in sth, (2) have come loose, detached from sth, (3) stay away from work / school, (4) cancel, (5) be bad, unhealthy (usu. food) |
| be down to sb | be sb's responsibility |
| be up to sb | be sb's decision |
| be on | shown on television, at the cinema |