What does the idiom or phrase A drop in the ocean mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a very small amount compared with what is needed
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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Select the meaning of Beat around the bush.
Correct answer(s):
- to avoid saying something directly
Which meaning best matches A hard nut to crack?
Correct answer(s):
- a difficult problem or person to understand
Which simple meaning fits Behind closed doors?
Correct answer(s):
- in private
Choose the correct meaning of A storm in a teacup.
Correct answer(s):
- a lot of anger or worry about something small
What idea does Bite the bullet express?
Correct answer(s):
- to face a difficult situation bravely
In everyday English, what does Add insult to injury mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to make a bad situation even worse
Which answer correctly explains Blow off steam?
Correct answer(s):
- to release anger or energy
Which option explains Against all odds?
Correct answer(s):
- despite great difficulty
What does the expression Break even usually mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to neither gain nor lose money
Which meaning is correct for On the whole?
Correct answer(s):
- considering everything
In Grade 6 English, what does Out of date mean?
Correct answer(s):
- old and no longer useful or modern
Select the meaning of Out of place.
Correct answer(s):
- not suitable or not in the correct place
Which simple meaning fits Pass away?
Correct answer(s):
- to die
What idea does Point out express?
Correct answer(s):
- to show or mention clearly
Which answer correctly explains Put off?
Correct answer(s):
- to delay
What does the expression Put up with usually mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to accept or tolerate something unpleasant
Which meaning would a teacher expect for Set off?
Correct answer(s):
- to start a journey
Choose the option that explains Show up.
Correct answer(s):
- to arrive or appear
Which answer best describes Take after?
Correct answer(s):
- to be similar to an older family member