Question 140
HardOriginal questionChoose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
Everyone had WRITTEN OFF the team, but it went on to win the cup.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
To write someone off is to decide they will fail, which the win proved wrong.
Worth noting
Supported is the opposite, and written to reads "write" literally.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "write off"
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