Question 56
HardOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the phrasal verb "clamp down on".
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
To clamp down on something is to act strictly to stop it.
Worth noting
Encourage and ignore are the opposite; fasten firmly reads "clamp" literally.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "clamp down on"
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