Select the phrase that best expresses the meaning of the underlined word. It…
2017
Select the phrase that best expresses the meaning of the underlined word.
It was a serious offence but he was allowed to go with a warning.
- A.
let down
- B.
let off
- C.
let out
- D.
let aside
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Correct answer: B
The phrase “allowed to go with a warning” means the person was released without punishment after receiving only a warning.
The phrasal verb that matches this meaning is “let off.”
Correct Answer:
(b) let off