Question

    In the sentence given below, an idiom/phrasal verb has been highlighted in bold. Given below it are five options, out of which you need to find the one which has the same meaning as the idiom/phrasal verb used in the sentence and can successfully replace the idiom/phrasal verb without changing the meaning of the sentence.

    We could finish the construction early only if we cut

    corners .
    A act swiftly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B work with lethargy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C work day and night Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D circumvent the basic procedures Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E reduce expenses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is D

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