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The accused will answer for his actions in the highest court in the land.
You can't make me answer for his mistakes!
I can answer for her qualifications in the field.
I can answer for myself.
Do you think parents should have to answer for their children's behaviour?
Somebody will have to answer for all the damage that has been caused. I can answer for his honesty.
1) Normally parents have to answer for their children's behaviour. 2) I agree, but I can't answer for my associate.
Their coach must answer for the team’s poor performance.
Somebody will have to answer for all the damage that has been caused.
I can answer for his honesty.