Don't be put off by...

Iza · #1 (permalink) Sat Jun 05, 2004 20:16 pm *Don't be put off by...*

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 · #2 (permalink) Sat Jun 05, 2004 20:51 pm *To be put off by somebody*

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 · #3 (permalink) Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:38 am *Don't be put off by...*

thanks a lot for answer!!!

Saneta · #4 (permalink) Wed Apr 29, 2009 18:40 pm *Don't be put off by...*

what does 'kind hearted' mean? thanks

Skrej · #5 (permalink) Wed Apr 29, 2009 19:56 pm *Don't be put off by...*

'Kind hearted' means generous and helpful.
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Danang03 · #6 (permalink) Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:35 am *Don't be put off by...*

what's the meaning of put through? thanks

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