What is the figurative meaning of Break new ground?
Correct answer(s):
- Make progress by doing something original
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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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What is the figurative meaning of Balance the books?
Correct answer(s):
- Make financial records correct or make income equal expenses
Which meaning matches the phrase Breathe down someone’s neck?
Correct answer(s):
- Watch or pressure someone very closely
Which meaning matches the phrase Be in two minds?
Correct answer(s):
- Be unable to decide between two choices
Choose the best interpretation of Bring to bear.
Correct answer(s):
- Use force, influence, knowledge, or pressure effectively
Choose the best interpretation of Bear with.
Correct answer(s):
- Be patient with someone or something
What idea does Bring to heel usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Force someone to obey or submit
What idea does Behind the scenes usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Happening privately, not in public view
Which explanation is closest to Bring to mind?
Correct answer(s):
- Make someone remember something
Which explanation is closest to Bend over backwards?
Correct answer(s):
- Try very hard to help or please someone
How should we understand Beside the point in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Not relevant to the matter being discussed
What does the phrase Bide one’s time suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Wait patiently for the right opportunity
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Bite one’s tongue.
Correct answer(s):
- Stop oneself from saying something
Which answer best defines Bite the dust?
Correct answer(s):
- Fail, be defeated, or die
What does the idiom Blaze a trail mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Be the first to do something and show the way for others
Choose the correct meaning of Blind alley.
Correct answer(s):
- A course of action that leads nowhere
In English, what is meant by Blow hot and cold?
Correct answer(s):
- Keep changing one's opinion or attitude
In English, what is meant by At the receiving end?
Correct answer(s):
- Being the person who suffers or is affected by something
Select the option that best explains Blue in the face.
Correct answer(s):
- Exhausted from arguing or trying without success
Select the option that best explains Back to basics.
Correct answer(s):
- Returning to simple and important principles