under way	They got up early and were under way before six.
succeed in	We succeeded in breaking the door open.
rescue from	The crew were rescued from the sinking boat.
convince of	I convinced him of the need to hurry.
such (...) as	Industrial countries such as England depend on food imports.
independence from	Some Scots want independence from England.
pull strings	If you want the job, I can pull some strings for you.
talk to ... about	I want to talk to you about an important matter.
get by	"The job won't be easy without help, but we'll get by."
pick up	"John picks up languages very easily."
set off	Early next morning they set off for Paris.
pick (you) up	"Be ready at two and I'll pick you up in the Gar."
make for	After spending a week in Paris, we made for the south coast.
roll on	"I'm tired of this job." "So am I. Roll on five o'clock."
pour with rain	It was pouring with rain when I went out.
never mind	"I've lost five pounds." "Never mind. You can afford it."
gone (after)	"It's gone two o'clock already. I must go now."
sort out	I'll sort out these old letters, and throw some away.
look forward to	The children are looking forward to the holidays.
scared (stiff) of	"I'm scared of that big dog."
insist on	John insist on paying for our meal.
frightened of	The little girl was frightened of the dark.
compared with	This hotel is small compared with the Royal.