Multiple choice

The media have blown the incident ..... out of all proportion.

  1. in

  2. out

  3. with

  4. up

  5. away
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct phrase is 'blow up out of all proportion,' meaning to exaggerate something greatly. 'Blow up' is the phrasal verb that combines with 'out of all proportion' to indicate excessive exaggeration. 'Blow out' typically refers to extinguishing or defeating, while 'in' and 'with' don't form correct phrasal verbs in this context.

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