In the sentence, what does get down to business mean?
After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Karim got down to business.
Correct answer(s):
- began to work seriously
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.
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Quizzes in English Grammar for Grade 8
What does the idiom or phrase a close shave mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a narrow escape from danger
In the sentence, what does see eye to eye mean?
I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter.
Correct answer(s):
- to have the same opinion
In the sentence, what does maiden speech mean?
He spoke well though it was his maiden speech.
Correct answer(s):
- first speech
What is a person whose head is in the clouds?
Correct answer(s):
- a daydreamer
Which phrase can replace will be held in the sentence?
The second-anniversary celebration of our college will be held on December 15.
Correct answer(s):
- comes off
What does the idiom or phrase white elephant mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a very costly or troublesome possession
Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom swan song.
Correct answer(s):
- last work
What does bootleg mean?
Correct answer(s):
- smuggle
What does the expression bottom line mean?
Correct answer(s):
- the essential point
What does the idiom or phrase dog days mean?
Correct answer(s):
- hot weather
What does the idiom or phrase soft-soap mean?
Correct answer(s):
- flatter for selfish motives
In the sentence, what does turn over a new leaf mean?
After failing the exam, he decided to turn over a new leaf and study every day.
Correct answer(s):
- make a fresh start
What does the phrase maiden speech mean?
Correct answer(s):
- first speech
What does the phrase pros and cons mean?
Correct answer(s):
- merits and demerits
Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning?
Correct answer(s):
- reproduction and death
Choose the best idiom or phrase to complete the sentence:
Never ____ the poor.
Correct answer(s):
- look down upon
What does the idiom or phrase at a low ebb mean?
Correct answer(s):
- at a low point
What does the phrase in high spirits mean?
Correct answer(s):
- cheerful
What does the idiom or phrase hitting below the belt mean?
Correct answer(s):
- doing something unfair in a competition