C2 Collocations and Idiomatic Expressions 3

Question 1

Which phrasal verb means 'to tolerate or endure something unpleasant'?

Accepted Answer

put up with

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get over

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come across

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take after

Question 2

The annual conference was ___ due to the severe weather conditions. (meaning: cancelled entirely)

Accepted Answer

called off

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put off

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held off

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broken off

Question 3

During the interview, she ___ as extremely competent and self-assured to the panel.

Accepted Answer

came across

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came about

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came around

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came through

Question 4

After weeks of struggling with the design problem, she finally ___ an innovative solution.

Accepted Answer

came up with

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came across

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came about

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came through

Question 5

Despite the initial setbacks and skepticism from investors, the ambitious project finally ___.

Accepted Answer

came off

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took off

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went off

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pulled through

Question 6

The forensic accountant spent hours ___ the financial records looking for the discrepancy.

Accepted Answer

going through

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looking into

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getting through

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running over

Question 7

Which phrasal verb correctly means 'to recover from a setback, illness, or disappointment'?

Accepted Answer

get over

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get through

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get around

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get along