What is the figurative meaning of Fall on deaf ears?
Correct answer(s):
- Be ignored
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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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Which meaning matches the phrase Familiar ground?
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- 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?
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- 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
What does the phrase Fish in troubled waters suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Try to gain advantage from a confused situation
What does the phrase Draw the curtain on suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Bring something to an end
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Fit as a fiddle.
Correct answer(s):
- Very healthy and strong
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Drive a hard bargain.
Correct answer(s):
- Negotiate strongly to get a good deal
Which answer best defines Follow suit?
Correct answer(s):
- Do the same thing as someone else
Which answer best defines Drop in the bucket?
Correct answer(s):
- A very small amount compared with what is needed
What does the idiom For a rainy day mean?
Correct answer(s):
- For a future time of need
Which answer best defines Cut and dried?
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- Already decided and not likely to change
What does the idiom Cut both ways mean?
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- Have effects on both sides
Choose the correct meaning of Cut the ground from under one’s feet.
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- Remove someone's support or advantage
In English, what is meant by Daylight robbery?
Correct answer(s):
- An unfairly high price
Select the option that best explains Dead set against.
Correct answer(s):
- Strongly opposed to something
Which option gives the correct meaning of Die hard?
Correct answer(s):
- Disappear or change very slowly
Which option gives the correct meaning of Come to a head?
Correct answer(s):
- Reach a crisis or decisive point