Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to improve the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution.'
He has become over-confident, as he was able to get over with cheating on the last test.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Get away with
Explanation
• The phrasal verb get away with means to escape blame, detection, or punishment after doing something wrongful or illegal.
• In the given context, the student escaped punishment for cheating on the test, making get away with the appropriate substitution.
• The expression get over with means to complete an unpleasant task quickly so that one does not have to worry about it anymore, which does not fit the context.
• Example: You cannot expect to get away with breaking the company's safety rules.