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Phrasal Verbs: Buy
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
The songs of the film were bought in at number 1, and they managed to stay there for two weeks. | |
The songs of the film were bought out at number 1, and they managed to stay there for two weeks. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘buy in’. Buy in means ‘Force a CD or record into the charts by buying lots of copies.’
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
The idea of a company takeover was never bought for. | |
The idea of a company takeover was never bought into. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘buy into’. Buy into means ‘Accept an idea.’
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
He tried to buy off the media reports. | |
He tried to buy over the media reports. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is 'buy off’. Buy off means ‘Pay someone to stop them causing trouble.’
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage
He bought down his partner in three years. | |
He bought out his partner in three years. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘buy out’. Buy out means ‘Buy somebody's share in a company.’
Question 5 |
Choose the correct usage
He used all the spare cash he had to buy up the entire groceries. | |
He used all the spare cash he had to buy through the entire groceries. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘buy up’. Buy up means ‘Buy all of something.’
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