She knew that her father _____ when he threatened to ground her if she failed the test.
A. was a glutton for punishment
B. meant business
Giải bởi Vietjack
Giải thích:
Idiom:
- be a glutton for punishment: cam chịu
- mean business: nghiêm túc về việc gì
- be like a red rag to a bull: gây phẫn nộ
- hit the nail on the head: nói điều gì chính xác
Tạm dịch: Cô biết rằng cha cô rất nghiêm túc khi ông đe dọa sẽ cấm túc cô nếu cô trượt bài kiểm tra.
→ Chọn đáp án B
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