Which explanation is closest to A safe pair of hands?
Correct answer(s):
- A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
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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How should we understand A sea change in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- A very big change
What does the phrase A sitting duck suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- An easy target for attack or criticism
Pick the correct meaning of the expression A snowball effect.
Correct answer(s):
- A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time
Which answer best defines A sore point?
Correct answer(s):
- A subject that makes someone upset or angry
Which answer best defines A man of letters?
Correct answer(s):
- A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
What does the idiom A stumbling block mean?
Correct answer(s):
- An obstacle that makes progress difficult
What does the idiom A mixed blessing mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Something that has both good and bad effects
Choose the correct meaning of A tall order.
Correct answer(s):
- A difficult task or demand
Choose the correct meaning of A moot point.
Correct answer(s):
- A question that is debatable or no longer important
In English, what is meant by A tight spot?
Correct answer(s):
- A difficult or awkward situation
Choose the correct meaning of A fly in the ointment.
Correct answer(s):
- A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
In English, what is meant by A fool’s paradise?
Correct answer(s):
- A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
Select the option that best explains A game changer.
Correct answer(s):
- Something that greatly changes a situation
Which option gives the correct meaning of A golden opportunity?
Correct answer(s):
- A very good chance to do something valuable
For SSC English, identify the meaning of A good Samaritan.
Correct answer(s):
- A kind person who helps someone in trouble
For SSC English, identify the meaning of A clean slate.
Correct answer(s):
- A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
What is the figurative meaning of A grain of truth?
Correct answer(s):
- A small amount of truth
What is the figurative meaning of A close shave?
Correct answer(s):
- A narrow escape from danger or trouble
Which meaning matches the phrase A hard pill to swallow?
Correct answer(s):
- An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept