2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'ANSWER'

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We have definitions for 2 phrasal verbs with 'ANSWER'

Answer back: To reply rudely to someone in authority
(Separable [obligatory] | International English)

» Example: Her mother was shocked when she started ANSWERING her BACK and refusing to help.
Answer for: Be held responsible for a problem
(Inseparable | International English)

» Example: The government should be made to ANSWER FOR their failure to sort out the problem.

Speak on behalf of someone or from knowing them
(Inseparable | International English)

» Example: I can ANSWER FOR my partner because I know her position on this issue.