Question 142
HardOriginal questionChoose the phrasal verb that best fills the blank.
While the shopkeeper was busy, a boy ______ a box of sweets.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
To make off with something is to steal it and run away.
Worth noting
Made up for means made amends for, which a thief does not do.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "make off with"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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