Read the sentence carefully and choose the option that <strong>BEST</strong> completes both blanks. <strong>ONLY</strong> one option correctly completes the sentence.<br>Managers .............. criticism but decide to .............. training programs so teams improve performance, resilience, morale, and accountability across departments during rapid organisational change.
- A. bristle at / beef up ✓
- B. bristle on / beef on
- C. bristle in / beef upto
- D. bristle among / beef between
Correct Answer: A. bristle at / beef up
Explanation
The correct phrasal verbs are 'bristle at' (meaning to show sudden anger or irritation towards something) and 'beef up' (meaning to make something stronger or more effective).
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