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What does “gnaw at” mean in the sentence: “The regret continued to gnaw at him”?
a) To physically chew something
b) To become increasingly destructive
c) To bother or worry someone continuously
d) To work on something with persistence
c) To bother or worry someone continuously
Choose the correct meaning of “grind away”:
a) To dance energetically
b) To sharpen something
c) To work hard and steadily
d) To erode something over time
c) To work hard and steadily
What is meant by “catch up with someone”?
a) To physically run after and reach someone
b) To meet someone after a long time and talk about things
c) To compete with someone
d) To capture someone
b) To meet someone after a long time and talk about things
How is “belt out” used in the sentence: “She belted out the national anthem”?
a) To fasten something securely
b) To sing something loudly and with enthusiasm
c) To declare something emphatically
d) To throw something away forcefully
b) To sing something loudly and with enthusiasm
What does “catch up with someone” mean?
a) To physically follow and reach someone
b) To meet and discuss recent events
c) To surpass someone in a competition
d) To arrest or detain someone
b) To meet and discuss recent events
What is the meaning of “belt out” in the context: “The singer belted out a powerful ballad”?
a) To tie something securely with a belt
b) To sing loudly and with passion
c) To shout in anger
d) To throw something with force
b) To sing loudly and with passion
Choose the correct meaning of “phase out”:
a) To remove or end something gradually
b) To pass through different stages
c) To experience a temporary loss of consciousness
d) To plan the stages of a project
a) To remove or end something gradually
What does “rack up” mean?
a) To accumulate or acquire (often a large amount or number)
b) To physically place items on a rack
c) To cause physical pain
d) To plan or strategize meticulously
a) To accumulate or acquire (often a large amount or number)
How is “pull oneself together” used in the sentence: “After the bad news, he had to pull himself together”?
a) To physically assemble something
b) To regain self-control or composure
c) To gather personal belongings
d) To start a journey
b) To regain self-control or composure
What does “get ahead” mean in this context: “She is working hard to get ahead in her career”?
a) To physically move in front of others
b) To make progress or succeed, especially in a career
c) To plan for future events
d) To obtain a financial advantage
b- To make progress or succeed, especially in a career
What does “get along with someone” mean in this context: “I really get along with my colleagues at work”?
a) To physically move with someone
b) To have a harmonious or friendly relationship
c) To travel together with someone
d) To work on a project with someone
b) To have a harmonious or friendly relationship
What does “get away” mean in the sentence: “I need to get away for a weekend to relax”?
a) To escape or break free from someone or something
b) To take a short holiday or break
c) To move quickly away from a place
d) To avoid punishment or consequences
b) To take a short holiday or break
What does “get away” mean in this context: “The thief tried to get away, but the police caught him”?
a) To leave for a vacation
b) To start a new job
c) To escape or flee, especially after doing something wrong
d) To obtain permission for a break
c) To escape or flee, especially after doing something wrong
What does mean: “He thought he could get away with cheating on the test”?
a) To physically take something while escaping
b) To achieve something challenging
c) To escape punishment or detection for a wrongdoing
d) To carry something away quickly
c) To escape punishment or detection for a wrongdoing
What does “get through something” mean in the context: “It was tough, but I managed to get through the exam”?
a) To physically pass through an object
b) To successfully complete or endure a challenging situation
c) To make a phone call successfully
d) To distribute something among a group of people
b) To successfully complete or endure a challenging situation
What does “get through to someone” mean in the context: “I tried explaining it several times, but I just can’t seem to get through to him”?
a) To physically reach someone
b) To make someone understand or accept what you are saying
c) To finish a conversation with someone
d) To pass an object to someone
b) To make someone understand or accept what you are saying
What does “get through to someone” mean in this context: “I’ve been trying all morning to get through to her on the phone”?
a) To physically reach a place where someone is
b) To influence someone’s decision or opinion
c) To successfully make contact with someone, typically by phone
d) To pass a message to someone through others
c) To successfully make contact with someone, typically by phone
What does “get off lightly” mean in the context: “He made a serious mistake but got off lightly”?
a) To physically disembark from a vehicle with ease
b) To receive a less severe punishment than expected
c) To leave a place quickly
d) To avoid a situation entirely
b) To receive a less severe punishment than expected
What does “get back” mean in the context: “I need to get back to the office before noon”?
a) To return to a place
b) To retrieve something
c) To respond to a message or call
d) To take revenge
a) To return to a place
What does “get back with someone” mean in the context: “After a year apart, they decided to get back with each other”?
a) To take revenge on someone
b) To reconnect or rekindle a relationship with someone
c) To return something that belongs to someone
d) To meet with someone after a long time
b) To reconnect or rekindle a relationship with someone
What does “get back to someone” mean in the context: “I don’t have the answer now, but I’ll get back to you later”?
a) To return to a place where someone is
b) To retaliate against someone
c) To respond or reply to someone at a later time
d) To reunite with someone after a long time
c) To respond or reply to someone at a later time
What does “get back into something” mean in the context: “After a long break, she decided to get back into yoga”?
a) To physically enter a space again
b) To start participating in an activity or hobby again after a pause
c) To reorganize or rearrange something
d) To retrieve something from inside a container
b) To start participating in an activity or hobby again after a pause
What does “get back at someone” mean in the context: “He was looking for a way to get back at his coworker for the prank”?
a) To return something to someone
b) To seek revenge or retaliation
c) To re-establish contact with someone
d) To return to a place where someone is
b) To seek revenge or retaliation
What does “get behind someone” mean in the context: “The whole team decided to get behind their leader during the crisis”?
a) To physically stand behind someone
b) To support or endorse someone
c) To criticize or oppose someone
d) To lag or fall behind in a competition or task
b) To support or endorse someone