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For the high jump #1 (permalink) Tue Jan 04, 2005 7:45 am   For the high jump		  
Test No. incompl/inter-56 "High and Low", question 7

He left the safe door unlocked last night so I reckon he'll be for the high ......... this morning.

(a) leap
(b) go
(c) jump
(d) try

Test No. incompl/inter-56 "High and Low", answer 7

He left the safe door unlocked last night so I reckon he'll be for the high jump this morning.

Correct answer: (c) jump

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For the high jump #2 (permalink) Tue Jan 04, 2005 10:43 am   For the high jump		  
If you are for the high jump, you are required to face punishment or reprimand.

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For the high jump #3 (permalink) Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:45 am   For the high jump		  
Hi

Has the 'safe door' used in figurative meaning? Does it mean that he was prepared to defend himself?

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For the high jump #4 (permalink) Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:54 am   For the high jump		  
Hi,

It's not figurative:
'safe door' = the door to the safe.

safe = strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables.
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