Which explanation is closest to In the red?
Correct answer(s):
- In debt or losing money
Subject
English Grammar
English grammar is the structure of expressions in the English language. This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. There are certain differences in grammar between the standard forms of British English, American English and Australian English, although these are inconspicuous compared with the lexical and pronunciation differences.
Practice by Education Level
Subtopics under English Grammar
Quizzes in English Grammar
Which explanation is closest to In cold blood?
Correct answer(s):
- Deliberately and without emotion
How should we understand In the teeth of in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Despite strong opposition or difficulty
Which explanation is closest to Heaven knows?
Correct answer(s):
- Nobody knows; it is uncertain
How should we understand High and dry in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Left helpless or without support
What does the phrase Hit below the belt suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Act unfairly or cruelly
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Hit the road.
Correct answer(s):
- Leave or start a journey
Which answer best defines Hit the sack?
Correct answer(s):
- Go to bed
What does the idiom Hold one’s ground mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Refuse to move back or change one's position
What does the idiom Hard and fast mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Fixed and not changeable
Choose the correct meaning of Hold the fort.
Correct answer(s):
- Be responsible while someone else is away
Choose the correct meaning of Have a bone to pick.
Correct answer(s):
- Have a complaint to discuss
In English, what is meant by Hot under the collar?
Correct answer(s):
- Angry or annoyed
In English, what is meant by Have a field day?
Correct answer(s):
- Enjoy a chance to do something freely or successfully
Select the option that best explains In a bind.
Correct answer(s):
- In a difficult situation
Select the option that best explains Have a say.
Correct answer(s):
- Have the right or chance to express an opinion
Which option gives the correct meaning of In a dilemma?
Correct answer(s):
- Unable to choose between two difficult options
Which option gives the correct meaning of Have an eye for?
Correct answer(s):
- Be good at noticing or judging something
For SSC English, identify the meaning of In a flash.
Correct answer(s):
- Very quickly
For SSC English, identify the meaning of Have no bearing on.
Correct answer(s):
- Have no connection or effect