Question 100
EasyOriginal questionChoose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
We were HELD UP by a traffic jam and missed the start of the film.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To be held up is to be delayed, which is why they missed the start.
Worth noting
Robbed is another meaning of hold up, but a traffic jam does not rob anyone.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "hold up"
- Typical timeTypical
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- Your timeYours
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