Question 63
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: The new Vice-Chancellor's immediate concern was to tide over the major difficulties of the moment
- A.temporarily accommodate
- B.permanently handle
- C.decisively solve
- D.pretend to solve
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (temporarily accommodate)
Explanation
To 'tide over' a difficulty is to manage it for a short time until things get better.