What is the best meaning for Let bygones be bygones?
Correct answer(s):
- to forget past problems and move on
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 Play it safe.
Correct answer(s):
- to avoid taking risks
Which option is closest in meaning to Make a difference?
Correct answer(s):
- to have a useful or important effect
When you see Make both ends meet in a sentence, what does it mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to manage money carefully enough to live
Which meaning is correct for Make sense?
Correct answer(s):
- to be clear or logical
In Grade 7 English, what does Mind your own business mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to not interfere in someone else's matters
What does the idiom or phrase In one piece mean?
Correct answer(s):
- safe, whole, or not damaged
Select the meaning of Move heaven and earth.
Correct answer(s):
- to try extremely hard to achieve something
Which meaning best matches In the dark?
Correct answer(s):
- not knowing important information
Which simple meaning fits No doubt?
Correct answer(s):
- certainly or without question
Choose the correct meaning of In the long run.
Correct answer(s):
- over a long period of time
What idea does Off and on express?
Correct answer(s):
- sometimes, not continuously
In everyday English, what does In the nick of time mean?
Correct answer(s):
- just before it is too late
Which answer correctly explains On a roll?
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- having a series of successes
Which option explains In the spotlight?
Correct answer(s):
- getting a lot of attention
What does the expression On behalf of usually mean?
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- representing someone else
What is meant by It rings a bell?
Correct answer(s):
- it sounds familiar
Which meaning would a teacher expect for On second thought?
Correct answer(s):
- after thinking again
A Grade 7 student reads Jump to conclusions. What does it mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to decide too quickly without enough facts
Choose the option that explains On the safe side.
Correct answer(s):
- being careful to avoid risk