Question 48
HardOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the phrasal verb "take in", as in "Don't be taken in by his promises".
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
To be taken in is to be deceived.
Worth noting
Understand is another meaning of take in, as in taking in a lesson, but "by his promises" points to being fooled.
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- The meaning of the phrasal verb "take in"
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