What is the figurative meaning of Break new ground?
Correct answer(s):
- Make progress by doing something original
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
What is the figurative meaning of Balance the books?
Correct answer(s):
- Make financial records correct or make income equal expenses
Which meaning matches the phrase Breathe down someone’s neck?
Correct answer(s):
- Watch or pressure someone very closely
Which meaning matches the phrase Be in two minds?
Correct answer(s):
- Be unable to decide between two choices
Choose the best interpretation of Bring to bear.
Correct answer(s):
- Use force, influence, knowledge, or pressure effectively
Choose the best interpretation of Bear with.
Correct answer(s):
- Be patient with someone or something
What idea does Bring to heel usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Force someone to obey or submit
What idea does Behind the scenes usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- Happening privately, not in public view
Which explanation is closest to Bring to mind?
Correct answer(s):
- Make someone remember something
Which explanation is closest to Bend over backwards?
Correct answer(s):
- Try very hard to help or please someone
How should we understand Beside the point in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Not relevant to the matter being discussed
What does the phrase Bide one’s time suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Wait patiently for the right opportunity
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Bite one’s tongue.
Correct answer(s):
- Stop oneself from saying something
What does the phrase An eye-opener suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Something that makes someone understand the truth
Pick the correct meaning of the expression At the back of one’s mind.
Correct answer(s):
- Remembered but not thought about all the time
Pick the correct meaning of the expression An old hand.
Correct answer(s):
- A person with a lot of experience
Which answer best defines At the end of one’s tether?
Correct answer(s):
- Unable to deal with a difficult situation any longer
Which answer best defines An olive branch?
Correct answer(s):
- An offer of peace
What does the idiom At the mercy of mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Completely controlled by someone or something
What does the idiom As a last resort mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Only when all other choices have failed