OOPT Phrasal Verbs and Idioms 2

Question 1

What does 'to bite the bullet' mean?

Accepted Answer

To endure a painful situation with courage

Answer

'Bite the bullet' means to endure a painful or difficult situation stoically.

Question 2

Choose the correct meaning of 'to put off'.

Accepted Answer

To postpone

Answer

'To put off' means to postpone or delay something.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To feel slightly unwell

Answer

'Under the weather' is an idiom meaning to feel slightly ill or unwell.

Question 4

Which phrasal verb means 'to investigate or examine'?

Accepted Answer

look into

Answer

'Look into' means to investigate or examine something more closely.

Question 5

What does 'to break the ice' mean?

Accepted Answer

To begin a relationship or conversation in a relaxed way

Answer

'Break the ice' means to do or say something to relieve tension and start a conversation or new relationship.

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