Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
My grandmother SWEARS BY ginger tea for a sore throat.

has complete faith inCorrect answerYour answeruses bad words aboutCorrect answerYour answerrefuses to drinkCorrect answerYour answermakes a promise aboutCorrect answerYour answer

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To swear by something is to have complete faith in it.

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Uses bad words about is a trap from "swear", which can mean to curse.

Concept: The meaning of the phrasal verb "swear by"
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.My grandmother SWEARS BY ginger tea for a sore throat.

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Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
My grandmother SWEARS BY ginger tea for a sore throat.