Which meaning is correct for Brush up on?
Correct answer(s):
- to review and improve knowledge or skill
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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What is meant by Get by?
Correct answer(s):
- to manage with difficulty
What is the correct meaning of As fresh as a daisy?
Correct answer(s):
- full of energy and freshness
In Grade 6 English, what does By mistake mean?
Correct answer(s):
- accidentally
A Grade 6 student reads Get over. What does it mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to recover from something
What does the idiom or phrase As good as gold mean?
Correct answer(s):
- very well-behaved
Select the meaning of Catch up with.
Correct answer(s):
- to reach the same level or position
Which answer correctly explains Make a long story short?
Correct answer(s):
- to tell only the main point
Which answer shows the correct meaning of Turn over a new leaf?
Correct answer(s):
- to start behaving in a better way
What does the expression Miss the boat usually mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to lose a chance
What is the best meaning for Up in the air?
Correct answer(s):
- not decided yet
Which meaning would a teacher expect for No pain, no gain?
Correct answer(s):
- success needs effort or hard work
Which option is closest in meaning to When pigs fly?
Correct answer(s):
- something will never happen or is very unlikely
Choose the option that explains On the right track.
Correct answer(s):
- doing something correctly
When you see You can say that again in a sentence, what does it mean?
Correct answer(s):
- I strongly agree
Which answer best describes Out of the blue?
Correct answer(s):
- suddenly and unexpectedly
Which meaning is correct for A fair-weather friend?
Correct answer(s):
- a friend who stays only when things are easy
What is the correct meaning of Over the moon?
Correct answer(s):
- extremely happy
In Grade 6 English, what does A fish out of water mean?
Correct answer(s):
- someone who feels uncomfortable in a new place
What does the idiom or phrase Practice makes perfect mean?
Correct answer(s):
- repeated practice helps you improve