Pick the correct meaning of the expression Half-hearted.
Correct answer(s):
- Without full interest or effort
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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.
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Pick the correct meaning of the expression Give and take.
Correct answer(s):
- Mutual compromise
Which answer best defines Hand in glove?
Correct answer(s):
- Working very closely together, often secretly
Which answer best defines Give the benefit of the doubt?
Correct answer(s):
- Trust someone when the truth is uncertain
What does the idiom Go a long way mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Be very helpful or effective
Choose the correct meaning of Go astray.
Correct answer(s):
- Become lost or go in the wrong direction
In English, what is meant by Go down the drain?
Correct answer(s):
- Be wasted or lost
Select the option that best explains Go for broke.
Correct answer(s):
- Risk everything to try to succeed
Which option gives the correct meaning of Go off the rails?
Correct answer(s):
- Start behaving badly or losing control
Select the option that best explains Every inch.
Correct answer(s):
- Completely or in every way
Which option gives the correct meaning of From hand to mouth?
Correct answer(s):
- With just enough money or food to survive
Which option gives the correct meaning of Every nook and cranny?
Correct answer(s):
- Every small place
For SSC English, identify the meaning of From pillar to post.
Correct answer(s):
- From one place or person to another without success
For SSC English, identify the meaning of Fair and square.
Correct answer(s):
- Honestly and according to the rules
What is the figurative meaning of Fall on deaf ears?
Correct answer(s):
- Be ignored
Which meaning matches the phrase Familiar ground?
Correct answer(s):
- A subject or situation one knows well
Choose the best interpretation of Far from it.
Correct answer(s):
- Not at all; the opposite is true
What idea does Fast and furious usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Happening very quickly and energetically
Which explanation is closest to Few and far between?
Correct answer(s):
- Rare and not happening often
How should we understand First and foremost in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Most importantly