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wait on = to serve someone, usually used in
restaurants.
Cindy waits on tables part time to help pay
for college. 
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wait
up = wait; wait until one person is at about the same place.
I told my kids to wait
up before they got to
the water.
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walk
off with = steal; take someone without permission.
He tried walking off with a
bag full of money that he stole from a bank, but soon he was
caught.
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walk
out on = leave a person; leave a movie because it's bad or boring.
After fourteen years of marriage, Helen walked
out on her husband because she met another man.
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warm
up = prepare for something, usually for a game other physical
activity; get ready.
She usually warms up by stretching her legs
before she runs. 
In the winter, I need to warm my
car up before I drive it.
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watch
out = be careful; look for something dangerous
This sign is telling drivers to
watch out for
road construction.
"Watch out! You might get hit!"
You have to watch out for other drivers when
you're on the highway.
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wear
out = to get old or to be used too much.
When the soles on your shoes wear
out, you should
think about buying a new pair.
wear out / wore out / worn out
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what's
up = hi; How are you? What's going on? What's happening?
(very popular)
A: Hey, Darrel! What's up?
B: Not much. What's up with you?
A: Nothing. What are doing?
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wipe
off = to clean; to clean tables, chalkboards, whiteboards
The teacher uses an eraser to
wipe off the
chalkboard.
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work
out = to be good; to be okay; to have success.
Brian got a new job last week and it's
working out for him and his family's schedule very well. 
I bought a Dell personal computer a couple years
ago, but it never really worked
out for me. In fact, it was
a terrible purchase. Now I only use Apple computers. (Don't buy
a Dell!)
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