Question 59
HardOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the phrasal verb "lash out", as in "He lashed out at his critics".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To lash out is to attack suddenly, in words or with blows.
Worth noting
Apologise is the opposite. Tie up is a trap from "lash", which can mean to tie with rope.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "lash out"
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