OOPT Phrasal Verbs and Idioms 2

Question 1

What does 'to bite the bullet' mean?

Accepted Answer

To endure a painful situation with courage

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To eat quickly

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To speak harshly to someone

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To make a mistake

Question 2

Choose the correct meaning of 'to put off'.

Accepted Answer

To postpone

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To decorate

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To remove clothing

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To persuade

Question 3

What is the meaning of 'to be under the weather'?

Accepted Answer

To feel slightly unwell

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To be outside in bad weather

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To feel depressed about the climate

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To be extremely tired

Question 4

Which phrasal verb means 'to investigate or examine'?

Accepted Answer

look into

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look after

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look up to

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look out for

Question 5

What does 'to break the ice' mean?

Accepted Answer

To begin a relationship or conversation in a relaxed way

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To cause a conflict

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To feel very cold

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To destroy something carefully

Question 6

Choose the correct sentence: 'After years of hard work, her talent finally ___.'

Accepted Answer

paid off

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paid up

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paid out

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paid in