Multiple choice

The scandal will soon blow .......

  1. down

  2. over

  3. upon

  4. up

  5. back
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrasal verb "blow over" means to subside, fade away, or be forgotten. Option B (over) correctly completes this phrase in the context of a scandal diminishing. Other options don't create the standard expression for something dying down.

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