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Choose the sentence in which the Phrasal Verb use of 'Polish off' has been used correctly:
Choose the sentence in which the Phrasal Verb use of 'Polish off' has been used correctly:
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“Polish off” implies a rapid and complete consumption or finishing of something, often food.
Updated On: Feb 11, 2026
- The servant polished off the shoes of all inmates.
- My brother polished off the cake that was in the box.
- The Speaker polished off his speech beautifully.
- All the students polished off their text books completely.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
"Polished off" means to finish quickly or completely. It's correctly used in option 2, where the brother quickly finished the cake.
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