What does the idiom By dint of mean?
Correct answer(s):
- By means of hard effort or a particular method
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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Choose the correct meaning of Come a long way.
Correct answer(s):
- Make great progress
Choose the correct meaning of By leaps and bounds.
Correct answer(s):
- Very quickly and greatly
In English, what is meant by Come clean?
Correct answer(s):
- Tell the truth after hiding it
In English, what is meant by By the same token?
Correct answer(s):
- For the same reason
Select the option that best explains Come of age.
Correct answer(s):
- Become mature or legally adult
Select the option that best explains By virtue of.
Correct answer(s):
- Because of or by the authority of something
Which option gives the correct meaning of Call a spade a spade?
Correct answer(s):
- Speak directly and honestly
For SSC English, identify the meaning of Call into question.
Correct answer(s):
- Cause doubt about something
What is the figurative meaning of Carry the day?
Correct answer(s):
- Win or succeed in a contest or argument
Which meaning matches the phrase Cast doubt on?
Correct answer(s):
- Make something seem uncertain
Choose the best interpretation of Cast light on.
Correct answer(s):
- Help explain or clarify something
What idea does Catch someone red-handed usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Catch someone while doing something wrong
Which explanation is closest to Catch the eye?
Correct answer(s):
- Attract attention
How should we understand Cause a stir in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Create excitement, surprise, or public discussion
How should we understand Bring under control in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Control a difficult situation
What does the phrase Change hands suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Pass from one owner to another
What does the phrase Burn one’s bridges suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Destroy one's chance of returning to a former situation
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Change one’s tune.
Correct answer(s):
- Change one's opinion or attitude
What does the phrase Bide one’s time suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Wait patiently for the right opportunity