Don't be put off by...

[Iza]

hi Alan and Torsten again!!

I have a question regarding this test:

Test No. incompl/inter-8 "Going on foot", question 5

Don't be put ......... by his manner, he is really kind hearted.

(a) through
(b) up
(c) off
(d) in

Test No. incompl/inter-8 "Going on foot", answer 5

Don't be put off by his manner, he is really kind hearted.

Correct answer: (c) off

"Don't be put off by his manner, he is really kind hearted ". Does underlined words mean to dislike someone because of his behaviour?
thanks guys, you are great!!!!!

[Torsten]

Hi Iza,

Yes, when you are put off by sombody you dislike this person.
However, put off is a phrasal verb that can have many different meanings depending on the context you use it in.
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[Iza]

thanks a lot for answer!!!

[Saneta]

what does 'kind hearted' mean? thanks

[Skrej]

'Kind hearted' means generous and helpful.
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