Which option gives the correct meaning of Keep one’s nose clean?
Correct answer(s):
- Avoid trouble or wrongdoing
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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For SSC English, identify the meaning of Keep the ball rolling.
Correct answer(s):
- Keep an activity or discussion continuing
For SSC English, identify the meaning of In the balance.
Correct answer(s):
- Uncertain and depending on what happens next
What is the figurative meaning of In the blink of an eye?
Correct answer(s):
- Very quickly
Which meaning matches the phrase In the interest of?
Correct answer(s):
- For the benefit of
Which meaning matches the phrase In a rut?
Correct answer(s):
- Stuck in a boring fixed routine
Choose the best interpretation of In the limelight.
Correct answer(s):
- Receiving public attention
Choose the best interpretation of In a vacuum.
Correct answer(s):
- Without considering surrounding facts or context
What idea does In the pipeline usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Being planned or prepared
What idea does In bad faith usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Dishonestly or without sincere intention
Which explanation is closest to In the red?
Correct answer(s):
- In debt or losing money
Which explanation is closest to In cold blood?
Correct answer(s):
- Deliberately and without emotion
How should we understand In the teeth of in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Despite strong opposition or difficulty
How should we understand In deep water in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- In serious difficulty
What does the phrase In the wake of suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Following as a result of something
What does the phrase In high spirits suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Very cheerful and happy
Pick the correct meaning of the expression In hot pursuit.
Correct answer(s):
- Chasing closely
Which answer best defines In lieu of?
Correct answer(s):
- Instead of
What does the idiom In no uncertain terms mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Very clearly and directly
Choose the correct meaning of In one’s element.
Correct answer(s):
- Comfortable and confident doing something