look up to - admire somebody because of their qualities
fall apart - to break into pieces, probably because it's old
date from - saying how old something is, from what year something is
think sth over - consider something carefully
take on - offer a contract of work to somebody
miss out - not to take advantage of an opportunity which would bring benefits
come across - find something unexpectedly, find something you were not looking for or didn't expect to find
do without - not need something, even though it may or may not help you
I also looked up to my dad, who could do no wrong in my eyes, and I loved being with him whenever I could.
...torn sofas and armchairs that seemed to be falling apart
That chest-of-draws definitely does not date from the Roman period.
Since you are so honest, you will want to accept my offer of thirty pounds for the lot. Please, think it over.
I have recently taken on an assistant, and that means higher costs.
...but I can offer you something else!’ he said excitedly. ‘You will not want to miss out on this opportunity.
Mr Evans then came across something he had been searching for.
Tempting as it is,’ he joked. ‘I think I can do without J.F. Kennedy’s trousers.
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