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      Question

      In the question below, a sentence is given with a part

      missing. From the options below, choose the correct combination of idioms that can fit in the blank to make the sentence grammatically and meaningfully correct. His extravagant lifestyle was finally starting to _______ and he realized he needed to cut back on his spending.   1. Catch up with him   2. Burn bridges   3. Pay off  
      A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Only 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Only 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      "Catch up with him" means facing the consequences of something, fitting the context of the lifestyle starting to cause problems. "Burn bridges" means ruining relationships, and "Pay off" means to yield results, neither of which fit here.

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