DIRECTIONS: A sentence with an underlined phrasal verb is given below. Out of the four options, choose the one which can be substituted for the given phrasal Verb.

If he thinks he can get away with cheating me, he's very much mistaken.

The correct answer is "​escape punishment".

Key Points

• The underlined phrasal verb "get away" means to escape or avoid consequences or punishment for a wrongdoing or a crime.
• The phrase implies that the person thinks they can cheat or do something wrong without facing any negative consequences. The use of "get away" in this context conveys the idea that the person is attempting to avoid the consequences of their actions.
• Example:
  • If the thief thinks he can get away with stealing from the bank, he's very much mistaken.
  • If you think you can get away with skipping class, you're wrong. The teacher is going to notice and take action.
• Thus the correct meaning of the given phrasal verb is "escape punishment"

Correct answer: escape punishment