Q4
EnglishIdioms, Phrasal Verbs & Proverbs
In a moment of hurry, the files have been ______ by Hamilton. (Insert correct phrasal verb)
- a.cast about
- b.cast out
- c.cast up
- d.cast aside
Answer: (C) cast up
'Cast up' in British English can mean to tally, reckon, or throw up. The source key gives (C). 'Cast aside' means to discard; 'cast about' means to search; 'cast out' means to expel.