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any more.’ ‘The next size up should fit.’
suit
= be suitable: ‘Try and choose a career that suits you.’ ‘You should buy a dictionary that suits
your needs, not just anyone.’
2
Of course you will need some old paintings to fit the furniture.
Of course you will need some old paintings to match the furniture.
match
(or
go
with) = (of clothes, soft furnishings etc) look good when seen together: ‘We chose a
dark green carpet to go with our
yellow curtains.’ ‘I can’t wear blue shoes with a black skirt - they don’t match.’
3
A little exercise will help you to keep in fit.
A little exercise will help you to keep fit.
keep fit
(WITHOUT
in
): ‘She keeps fit by jogging five miles every day.’
Compare: ‘Cycling to work helps me to keep in shape.’
floor
1
I was just about to enter the station when someone grabbed ‘me by the shoulders
and threw me to the floor.
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