Q14
EnglishIdioms, Phrasal Verbs & Proverbs
There was a — on the midnight train. (Insert correct phrasal verb)
- a.Hold up
- b.Hold in
- c.Hold
- d.Hold out
Answer: (A) Hold up
'Hold up' is the appropriate phrasal verb here, meaning a robbery or a delay. On a midnight train, a 'hold up' refers to a robbery. 'Hold in' means to restrain, 'hold out' means to resist or extend, and bare 'hold' does not work as a noun in this slot.