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What does placate mean? #1 (permalink) Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:37 am   What does placate mean?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #558 "English Slang Idioms (196)", question 3

"When Jake finds out that you knowingly and willingly misrepresented the company for your own gain, there will be the devil to .......... True, the misrepresentation will only cause minor harm, if any, but it shows a pattern of behavior that is untrustworthy. You may want to start looking for other jobs," Tina told Melissa.

(a) bribe
(b) grease
(c) placate
(d) pay

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #558 "English Slang Idioms (196)", answer 3

"When Jake finds out that you knowingly and willingly misrepresented the company for your own gain, there will be the devil to pay. True, the misrepresentation will only cause minor harm, if any, but it shows a pattern of behavior that is untrustworthy. You may want to start looking for other jobs," Tina told Melissa.

Correct answer: (d) pay
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What does placate mean? #2 (permalink) Sat Jan 03, 2009 15:50 pm   What does placate mean?
 

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