Answer — Exercise 2b
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Question
Decide which verbs in the box can used in the idioms 1-6 from exercise 2a. Which verbs change the meaning of the idioms?
Answer
- stand (out like a sore thumb)
- move with (the times)
- lay (eyes on sb.)
- put (a dent in sth.)
- put aside (sth. for a rainy day)
- charge (the earth)
The meaning changes in 2 keep up / move with the times and 6 cost / charge the earth.