What is the figurative meaning of A grain of truth?
Correct answer(s):
- A small amount of truth
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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 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
Which meaning matches the phrase A cry in the wilderness?
Correct answer(s):
- A warning or request that nobody listens to
Choose the best interpretation of A hidden agenda.
Correct answer(s):
- A secret plan or motive
Choose the best interpretation of A cut above.
Correct answer(s):
- Better than others of the same kind
What idea does A house of cards usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- A weak plan or system that can easily fail
What idea does A damp squib usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
Which explanation is closest to A laughing stock?
Correct answer(s):
- A person or thing that others laugh at
Which explanation is closest to A dark horse?
Correct answer(s):
- A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
How should we understand A level playing field in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
How should we understand A dead letter in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
What does the phrase A little bird told me suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
What does the phrase A different kettle of fish suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- A completely different matter
Pick the correct meaning of the expression A long face.
Correct answer(s):
- A sad or disappointed expression
What does the idiom A bad egg mean?
Correct answer(s):
- A dishonest or unreliable person
Choose the correct meaning of A bone of contention.
Correct answer(s):
- A subject that people argue about
In English, what is meant by A bridge too far?
Correct answer(s):
- A goal or action that is too difficult or too ambitious
Select the option that best explains A case in point.
Correct answer(s):
- A clear example that proves or explains something
Which option gives the correct meaning of A chip on one’s shoulder?
Correct answer(s):
- A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness