Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
We had no guide in the old city, but we MUDDLED THROUGH.

got completely lostCorrect answerYour answerwent homeCorrect answerYour answerhired a taxiCorrect answerYour answermanaged somehow without much planningCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

To muddle through is to manage somehow, without skill or planning.

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Got completely lost is the opposite of managing.

Concept: The meaning of the phrasal verb "muddle through"
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.We had no guide in the old city, but we MUDDLED THROUGH.

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Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
We had no guide in the old city, but we MUDDLED THROUGH.