be left behind ----> get lost
be longer than it needs to be ----> not need to be so long
be made of/from ---- > composition
be not good with dates ---- > have trouble remembering when things happen
be off // restriction ---- > eliminate
be off in a minute ---- > end sth. quickly
be on a diet ---- > go on a diet
be on duty at the library ---- > go to work
be on time // set one's watch ---- > be punctual
be only human ---- > sb. expects too much from oneself.
be increasing controlled by banks ---- > be more dependent on loans from banks
be ineligible/unfit/unsuitable for ---- > can't enter
be interested in // can't put it down ---- > enjoy
be just a little short of ---- > need to find a few more
be out of ---- > off
be out of date ---- > no longer be correct
be out of earshot ---- > be too far away
be out of one's mind ---- > be a foolish idea // make a bad decision
be out of shape/steam // crawl ---- > be/get/dog tired // tired/worn out // run down
