For SSC English, identify the meaning of Come to grief.
Correct answer(s):
- Fail or end badly
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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What is the figurative meaning of Divide and rule?
Correct answer(s):
- Control people by making them disagree with each other
What is the figurative meaning of Come to the point?
Correct answer(s):
- Speak directly about the main matter
Which meaning matches the phrase Do more harm than good?
Correct answer(s):
- Cause more damage than benefit
Which meaning matches the phrase Come under fire?
Correct answer(s):
- Receive strong criticism
Choose the best interpretation of Do wonders.
Correct answer(s):
- Produce very good results
Choose the best interpretation of Common ground.
Correct answer(s):
- Shared opinions or interests
What idea does Dog days usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- The hottest or most tiring days of a period
What idea does Cook the books usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Change financial records dishonestly
Which explanation is closest to Down and out?
Correct answer(s):
- Without money, work, or hope
Which explanation is closest to Cool one’s heels?
Correct answer(s):
- Wait for a long time
How should we understand Draw a blank in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Fail to remember or find something
How should we understand Crocodile tears in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- False or insincere sadness
What does the phrase Cross the line suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Go beyond acceptable limits
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Cry over spilt milk.
Correct answer(s):
- Complain about something that cannot be changed
Which answer best defines Cut and dried?
Correct answer(s):
- Already decided and not likely to change
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Burst into tears.
Correct answer(s):
- Suddenly begin to cry
Which answer best defines Clear-cut?
Correct answer(s):
- Easy to understand and decide
Which answer best defines By a hair’s breadth?
Correct answer(s):
- By a very small distance or amount
What does the idiom Close at hand mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Very near in time or place