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2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'ANSWER'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'ANSWER'

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  1. 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.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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