Fill in the gap 1) I couldn't believe it when Jake came out with the news that he was going to move to Australia.
come out with something: to suddenly say something that surprises or shocks people
2) You'll need to put your views across extremely diplomatically otherwise some people might take offence.
put something across: to explain an idea in a way that is easy to understand
3) We've handed down our beliefs and policies very clearly in our latest manifesto.
hand down something: to make a decision known to the public by making an official statement
4) Everyone except Meg caught on immediately that I was only joking.
catch on: to understand
5) I've been trying to explain the situation to Ben for weeks, but I just don't seem to be able to get through to him.
get through to someone: to succeed in making someone understand or believe something
Fill in the gap 1) I couldn't believe it when Jake came out with the news that he was going to move to Australia.
come out with something: to suddenly say something that surprises or shocks people
2) You'll need to put your views across extremely diplomatically otherwise some people might take offence.
put something across: to explain an idea in a way that is easy to understand
3) We've handed down our beliefs and policies very clearly in our latest manifesto.
hand down something: to make a decision known to the public by making an official statement
4) Everyone except Meg caught on immediately that I was only joking.
catch on: to understand
5) I've been trying to explain the situation to Ben for weeks, but I just don't seem to be able to get through to him.
get through to someone: to succeed in making someone understand or believe something
