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Business English Vocabulary Challenge: Phrasal Verbs


Today's Business English Vocabulary Challenge:


Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.


They decided to _____ with the old system and install a new one.


A. do away

B. run by

C. pull off


 

Let's look at the differences between these phrasal verbs.


DO AWAY with something means to get rid of something.


The company decided to do away with the old policy.


RUN something BY somebody means to show something to someone to get their opinion.


We should probably run this idea by my manager before moving forward.


PULL (something) OFF (something) means to succeed in doing something difficult.


They managed to pull off a successful product launch despite the challenges.



The correct answer to the quiz is A. Do away.



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