Which meaning best matches A hard nut to crack?
Correct answer(s):
- a difficult problem or person to understand
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 Grade 7
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
What is meant by Ahead of the curve?
Correct answer(s):
- more advanced or prepared than others
Which meaning would a teacher expect for Break the news?
Correct answer(s):
- to tell someone important information
Which idiom or phrase means listening carefully?
Correct answer(s):
- all ears
Choose the best idiom or phrase to complete the sentence:
You finished your homework after dinner; __________.
Correct answer(s):
- better late than never
What does the idiom or phrase a piece of cake mean?
Correct answer(s):
- something very easy
In the sentence, what does go to the dogs mean?
If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs.
Correct answer(s):
- to be ruined
In the sentence, what does around the clock mean?
The department store is open around the clock.
Correct answer(s):
- day and night
In the sentence, what does all ears mean?
The students were all ears when the speaker started talking about the changes in the exam.
Correct answer(s):
- attentive
In the sentence, what does cool with working mean?
He is cool with working at night.
Correct answer(s):
- ready to work
In the sentence, what does within a stone’s throw mean?
Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station.
Correct answer(s):
- at a short distance
In the sentence, what does give a piece of one’s mind mean?
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.
Correct answer(s):
- speaking sharply
In the sentence, what does come to light mean?
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light.
Correct answer(s):
- been revealed