Which meaning matches the phrase Come under fire?
Correct answer(s):
- Receive strong criticism
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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Quizzes in English Grammar for SSC
Choose the best interpretation of Do wonders.
Correct answer(s):
- Produce very good results
Choose the best interpretation of Common ground.
Correct answer(s):
- Shared opinions or interests
What idea does Dog days usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- The hottest or most tiring days of a period
What idea does Cook the books usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Change financial records dishonestly
Which explanation is closest to Down and out?
Correct answer(s):
- Without money, work, or hope
What idea does Catch someone red-handed usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Catch someone while doing something wrong
Which explanation is closest to Catch the eye?
Correct answer(s):
- Attract attention
How should we understand Cause a stir in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Create excitement, surprise, or public discussion
How should we understand Bring under control in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Control a difficult situation
What does the phrase Change hands suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Pass from one owner to another
What does the phrase Burn one’s bridges suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Destroy one's chance of returning to a former situation
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Change one’s tune.
Correct answer(s):
- Change one's opinion or attitude
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Burst into tears.
Correct answer(s):
- Suddenly begin to cry
Which answer best defines Clear-cut?
Correct answer(s):
- Easy to understand and decide
Which answer best defines By a hair’s breadth?
Correct answer(s):
- By a very small distance or amount
What does the idiom Close at hand mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Very near in time or place
What does the idiom By dint of mean?
Correct answer(s):
- By means of hard effort or a particular method
Choose the correct meaning of Come a long way.
Correct answer(s):
- Make great progress
Choose the correct meaning of By leaps and bounds.
Correct answer(s):
- Very quickly and greatly