Advanced Idiomatic Phrasal Verbs: British Informal
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Question 1 of 5
He legged ___ when he saw the police
AnsweritLEG IT means run away quickly. Police inspire haste. Flight ensues.
Question 2 of 5
She bogged ___ in the mud
AnswerdownBOG DOWN means become stuck. Mud traps. Progress halts.
Question 3 of 5
They chucked ___ after the argument
AnswerupCHUCK UP means quit or abandon. Arguments end things. Exits are dramatic.
Question 4 of 5
He nipped ___ to the shops quickly
AnsweroutNIP OUT means go briefly. Shops require visiting. Efficiency is British.
Question 5 of 5
We dolled ___ for the party
AnswerupDOLL UP means dress elegantly. Parties demand effort. Fashion is considered.
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