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What does it mean to 'ask around'?
What does it mean to 'ask around'?
- To follow a specific set of rules
- To explain something in great detail
- To suddenly become very angry
- To inquire from many different people in order to get information or help (correct)
Which best describes the phrase 'abide by'?
Which best describes the phrase 'abide by'?
- To accept and follow a rule, decision, or instruction (correct)
- To result in a certain total or make sense
- To stop functioning due to a fault
- To suddenly become very angry
What does 'add up to' mean?
What does 'add up to' mean?
- To result in a certain total or make sense (correct)
- To enter a building illegally by force
- To inquire from many different people in order to get information or help
- To explode or inflate something
In the phrase 'blow up', what does 'metaphorically' mean?
In the phrase 'blow up', what does 'metaphorically' mean?
What is the meaning of 'break down' as used in the text?
What is the meaning of 'break down' as used in the text?
What does the phrase 'break out' typically refer to?
What does the phrase 'break out' typically refer to?
What does the expression 'bring down' mean?
What does the expression 'bring down' mean?
How is the phrase 'call around' similar to 'ask around'?
How is the phrase 'call around' similar to 'ask around'?
What does 'care for' mean in the given context?
What does 'care for' mean in the given context?
What is the meaning of 'check out' as used in the text?
What is the meaning of 'check out' as used in the text?
Study Notes
Idiomatic Expressions
- 'Ask around' means to inquire or seek information from various people, often in an informal way.
Abide by
- To 'abide by' a rule, decision, or agreement means to accept and follow it.
Add up to
- The phrase 'add up to' means to equal a total amount or to make sense when combined.
Blow Up
- In the phrase 'blow up', 'metaphorically' means to increase or enlarge something, such as an issue or a problem, rather than physically exploding.
Break Down
- To 'break down' means to divide a complex problem or task into smaller, manageable parts or to explain something in a simpler way.
Break Out
- The phrase 'break out' typically refers to escaping or getting free from a confined or restricted situation.
Bring Down
- To 'bring down' something or someone means to cause its failure, defeat, or downfall.
Call Around
- The phrase 'call around' is similar to 'ask around', as it involves contacting or inquiring with various people to gather information.
Care For
- To 'care for' someone or something means to feel affection or concern for them or it.
Check Out
- To 'check out' a place, service, or situation means to examine, investigate, or try it out to gather more information.
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Test your knowledge of phrasal verbs with this quiz featuring common expressions like 'ask around', 'abide by', and 'add up to'. See how well you understand the meanings and usage of these verb phrases.
