Multiple choice

Directions: Supply the most appropriate word after the verb (in bold italics) in the following sentence so that the combination of the verb and the supplied word becomes a proper PHRASAL VERB.

Veena has a bad habit of buttering _____ her seniors all the time.

  1. up

  2. over

  3. in

  4. on

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Butter up means to say nice things to someone for personal gain.