Question 75
HardOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the phrasal verb "hammer out", as in "hammer out a deal".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
To hammer out a deal is to reach it after long, hard discussion.
Worth noting
Break is the literal use of a hammer.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "hammer out"
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