Question

Choose the correct phrasal verb:

The issue was so delicate that she chose to-------------- it altogether.

• A. brush aside
• B. walk into
• C. shy away from
• D. lean over

Answer 1

Answer:

C. shy away from

shy away from To "shy away from" means to avoid doing something due to nervousness, caution, or delicacy. The phrase "she chose to shy away from it altogether" correctly fits the delicate nature of the issue.