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Discover LudwigThe phrase "answer for that" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when someone is being held accountable or responsible for a particular action or statement.
Example: "If you make a mistake, you will have to answer for that in front of the team."
Alternatives: "be held accountable for that" or "take responsibility for that".
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Gould had an answer for that.
Nobody is going to answer for that.
I have no answer for that.
Mr. Obama had an easy answer for that.
The officials had no answer for that.
I had no answer for that.
The Etruscans have to answer for that.
Smiley has an answer for that.
He has no ready answer for that.
Charles Scicolone has one answer for that.
I even have an answer for that.
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