Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Phrasal Verbs - Answer (Answer To, Answer For)


Answer to

  • If I miss this project deadline, I will have my boss and client to answer to (= be responsible for something or someone).
  • The police have recently arrested someone answering to (=matching description of a description) the description of the kidnapper.

Answer for

·        The CEO will have to answer for (= take blame/punishment for) the company’s poor performance at the next general meeting with the shareholders.

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