C2 Collocations and Idiomatic Expressions 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

put up with

Answer

'Put up with' means to accept or tolerate something or someone unpleasant without complaint.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

called off

Answer

'Called off' means cancelled entirely, whereas 'put off' means postponed to a later date; since the event was cancelled rather than delayed, 'called off' is correct.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

came across

Answer

'Come across' means to make a particular impression on others—to appear a certain way to the people around you.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

came up with

Answer

'Come up with' means to think of, devise, or produce an idea, plan, or solution.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

came off

Answer

'Came off' means succeeded or happened as planned, often after difficulties or doubts about whether it would work.

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