1. be extremely busy suddenly

2. solve a problem after careful thought

3. stop someone or something from attacking/approaching

4. fail to achieve the expected standard

5. make a situation seem less serious

6. start doing sth with great energy

7. understand the hidden meaning

8. accept a difficult situation without complaining

9. be suddenly faced with a difficult situation

10. cause damage or destruction gradually

11. obey or accept a rule/authority unwillingly

12. start to improve after a bad period

13. behave badly (children or machines)

14. make a problem worse

15. become trapped in a difficult situation

16. reduce something gradually (numbers/costs)

17. delay doing something intentionally

18. manage to do something with limited resources

19. stop something suddenly

20. speak honestly and directly about your opinions

21. search thoroughly through a mass of information

22. ignore a problem deliberately

23. take advantage of a situation for profit

24. lose control due to extreme excitement

25. admit defeat or stop trying