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Pick the option that best matches Over and above.

to review or examine carefully
despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
in addition to something
to use a difficult situation as well as possible

Correct answer(s):

in addition to something

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Choose the correct meaning of Out of sorts.

to make a special effort to help or do something
slightly unwell or upset
despite something
to understand or see something with difficulty

Correct answer(s):

slightly unwell or upset

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Which meaning fits the phrase Out of reach?

to make a sudden loud noise or explode
not able to be reached or obtained
looking for something
to treat something as less serious than it is

Correct answer(s):

not able to be reached or obtained

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Which answer gives the closest meaning of Out and out?

complete or absolute
to choose, try for, or support something
instead of someone or something
to consider difficulties or special circumstances

Correct answer(s):

complete or absolute

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Which option has the same general meaning as On the verge of?

very close to doing or experiencing something
to be remembered as important in the future
for the purpose of doing something
to examine or read something quickly

Correct answer(s):

very close to doing or experiencing something

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What idea does On the contrary express?

to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word
not at all
to think about the hopeful part of a situation
the opposite is true

Correct answer(s):

the opposite is true

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Which choice gives the proper meaning of On good terms?

to agree with or support an idea
to honor someone who has died
having a friendly relationship
to investigate or examine a problem

Correct answer(s):

having a friendly relationship

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How should a reader understand On edge?

to oppose or act contrary to something
in agreement or harmony with something
to think someone is inferior
nervous or anxious

Correct answer(s):

nervous or anxious

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Which answer best represents On and off?

sometimes but not regularly
to cause something to happen
supporting or approving something
to meet expectations or standards

Correct answer(s):

sometimes but not regularly

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Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of On account of?

because of something
to stop resisting and accept something
at the proper time
not to mention; even less

Correct answer(s):

because of something

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What does the idiom Off the record usually mean?

to complete or survive something difficult
after some time has passed
not official or not meant to be made public
to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them

Correct answer(s):

not official or not meant to be made public

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What is the correct sense of Not by a long shot?

to arrange, establish, or create something
responsible for managing something
to guide others or go first
not at all or not nearly

Correct answer(s):

not at all or not nearly

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In common English, what is meant by Not a bit?

to start a journey, task, or plan
not at all
if something happens
to establish the basic support for future success

Correct answer(s):

not at all

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What does No sooner said than done suggest in everyday use?

to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
whatever happens or anyway
to give special importance to something
done immediately after being mentioned

Correct answer(s):

done immediately after being mentioned

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Select the best interpretation of Mind your language.

to reserve something for a special purpose
altogether or as a total
to speak politely and avoid rude words
to understand how something is done

Correct answer(s):

to speak politely and avoid rude words

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Choose the meaning that matches Make way for.

to have too little of something
to allow space or opportunity for something else
before a particular time or event
said to hope that good luck continues

Correct answer(s):

to allow space or opportunity for something else

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Which option correctly defines Make up for?

to compensate for something
to win easily or take complete control of a contest
in a difficult situation with few choices
to stay level with others or remain informed

Correct answer(s):

to compensate for something

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What is the figurative use of Make the best of?

to chase or pursue someone or something
in serious difficulty or poor condition
to monitor or record something carefully
to use a difficult situation as well as possible

Correct answer(s):

to use a difficult situation as well as possible

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The phrase Make out is closest in meaning to which option?

wake up and become active
to delay or stop progress
to move or progress at the same speed as others
to understand or see something with difficulty

Correct answer(s):

to understand or see something with difficulty

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Which option best explains the expression Make light of?

to understand the mood or situation around you
to continue resisting or lasting
to treat something as less serious than it is
to keep something away or under control

Correct answer(s):

to treat something as less serious than it is

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