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What does the expression Around the corner usually mean?

  • inside a box
  • far in the past
  • coming soon or nearby
Correct answer(s):
  • coming soon or nearby

Which answer correctly explains All in all?

  • considering everything
  • one by one
  • not at all
Correct answer(s):
  • considering everything

What idea does Against the clock express?

  • standing beside a clock
  • trying to finish before time runs out
  • sleeping late
Correct answer(s):
  • trying to finish before time runs out

Which simple meaning fits A ray of hope?

  • a bright toy
  • a loud sound
  • a small sign that things may improve
Correct answer(s):
  • a small sign that things may improve

Select the meaning of A piece of advice.

  • a helpful suggestion
  • a slice of cake
  • a broken toy
Correct answer(s):
  • a helpful suggestion

In Grade 6 English, what does A fish out of water mean?

  • a strong swimmer
  • someone who feels uncomfortable in a new place
  • a fish in a pond
Correct answer(s):
  • someone who feels uncomfortable in a new place

Which meaning is correct for A fair-weather friend?

  • a weather reporter
  • a very brave friend
  • a friend who stays only when things are easy
Correct answer(s):
  • a friend who stays only when things are easy

When you see You can say that again in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • I strongly agree
  • please repeat the alphabet
  • I cannot hear you
Correct answer(s):
  • I strongly agree

Which option is closest in meaning to When pigs fly?

  • when animals sleep
  • something will never happen or is very unlikely
  • when dinner is ready
Correct answer(s):
  • something will never happen or is very unlikely

What is the best meaning for Up in the air?

  • high in the sky only
  • finished completely
  • not decided yet
Correct answer(s):
  • not decided yet

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Turn over a new leaf?

  • to start behaving in a better way
  • to turn a page only
  • to plant a tree
Correct answer(s):
  • to start behaving in a better way

What does someone mean by saying Through thick and thin?

  • only during holidays
  • in good times and bad times
  • through a narrow road
Correct answer(s):
  • in good times and bad times

How should we understand The early bird catches the worm?

  • birds always eat worms
  • late work is best
  • people who start early have a better chance
Correct answer(s):
  • people who start early have a better chance

Which choice gives the best meaning of The ball is in your court?

  • it is your turn to act or decide
  • you lost a ball
  • the game is over
Correct answer(s):
  • it is your turn to act or decide

A Grade 6 student reads Take it easy. What does it mean?

  • to run quickly
  • to relax and not worry too much
  • to work without rest
Correct answer(s):
  • to relax and not worry too much

What is meant by So far, so good?

  • everything has failed
  • nothing has started
  • things are going well up to now
Correct answer(s):
  • things are going well up to now

Which option explains See the light?

  • to understand something clearly
  • to turn on a light
  • to close your eyes
Correct answer(s):
  • to understand something clearly

In everyday English, what does Read between the lines mean?

  • to read only the first line
  • to understand a hidden meaning
  • to draw between lines
Correct answer(s):
  • to understand a hidden meaning

Choose the correct meaning of Rain cats and dogs.

  • to rain small animals
  • to shine brightly
  • to rain very heavily
Correct answer(s):
  • to rain very heavily

Which meaning best matches Put your foot down?

  • to be firm about a rule or decision
  • to step on paper
  • to run very fast
Correct answer(s):
  • to be firm about a rule or decision