<P><STRONG>burn out : 1) stop (something) working 2) become exhausted from over-working </STRONG></P>
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<P>ex)</P>
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<P>1) The fuse has burnt out.<BR>2) Tom will burn himself out if he doesn't slow down. </P>
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<P><STRONG>butt in (on sthg) : interrupt impolitely </STRONG></P>
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<P>ex)</P>
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<P>It's rude to butt in on a conversation like that! </P>
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<P><STRONG>call back : return a phone call </STRONG></P>
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<P>ex)</P>
<P> </P>
<P> I'll call you back as soon as possible. </P>
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<P><STRONG>call off : cancel </STRONG></P>
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<P>ex)</P>
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<P>The meeting was called off because of the strike. </P>
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<P><STRONG>call on/upon sby : formally invite or request </STRONG></P>
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<P>ex)</P>
<P> I now call upon the President to address the assembly. </P>
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첫댓글 when the lights burn out....
I now call upon the president to address the assembly.^^