32. 1) take 2) make 3) stand 4) stay When I went to work this morning, my car broke down, so I had to take the bus. At the bus stop, I 30_____ into an old friend named Pete. Hed come into some money recently and was setting up a business. He offered to take me and I said Id think it 31_____. When I arrived at my workplace, my boss was furious. I offered to 32_____ up for being late, saying I would stay after work. Then it turned out she was actually angry because a client I had taken on had decided to pull out of a valuable contract. Mrs Pitchfork said that I had let the whole company 33_____. She went on at me until I finally ran out of patience with her. I said I wouldnt tolerate it anymore, the way she wanted to take 34_____ the companys problems on me! I never thought shed go through with it, but she told me to look for another job. I got on the phone with Jason and said I wanted to take his offer. He told me to 35_____ over immediately. Ive met my new colleagues and I think Ill get 36_____ with them. My line manager turned out to be a great guy and he liked me as well. So, everything ended up okay today. Im looking forward to starting my new job.