What is the correct meaning of Dress up?
Correct answer(s):
- to wear special or formal clothes
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 does someone mean by saying Better safe than sorry?
Correct answer(s):
- it is wise to avoid risk
What does the idiom or phrase Fall apart mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to break into pieces or fail badly
Which answer shows the correct meaning of Between you and me?
Correct answer(s):
- said when sharing something privately
Which meaning best matches Fall asleep?
Correct answer(s):
- to start sleeping
What is the best meaning for Big deal?
Correct answer(s):
- something important
Choose the correct meaning of Figure out.
Correct answer(s):
- to understand or solve
What is meant by So far, so good?
Correct answer(s):
- things are going well up to now
Which meaning would a teacher expect for As clear as crystal?
Correct answer(s):
- very clear and easy to understand
A Grade 6 student reads Take it easy. What does it mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to relax and not worry too much
Choose the option that explains As cool as a cucumber.
Correct answer(s):
- very calm
Select the meaning of Keep in touch.
Correct answer(s):
- to continue communicating
Which choice gives the best meaning of The ball is in your court?
Correct answer(s):
- it is your turn to act or decide
Which simple meaning fits Lend a hand?
Correct answer(s):
- to help someone
How should we understand The early bird catches the worm?
Correct answer(s):
- people who start early have a better chance
What idea does Look forward to express?
Correct answer(s):
- to feel happy about something that will happen
What does someone mean by saying Through thick and thin?
Correct answer(s):
- in good times and bad times
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