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Which option gives the closest meaning of Have the courage of one’s convictions?

To act according to one’s beliefs despite pressure
To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant
After taking all facts and circumstances into account
To fail completely or produce no result
An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline

Correct answer(s):

To act according to one's beliefs despite pressure

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For HSC English, what is the meaning of Hold a brief for?

To have a natural talent for something
To support or defend a person, idea, or cause
To be received very successfully or enthusiastically
A small and unimportant part of a large system

Correct answer(s):

To support or defend a person, idea, or cause

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Identify the correct meaning of the expression Hold in abeyance.

A difficult and complicated problem
A very large and sudden improvement or change
To stop supporting a group and act independently
To suspend or postpone something temporarily

Correct answer(s):

To suspend or postpone something temporarily

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What idea is expressed by Hold one’s breath?

A collection of false statements
To wait anxiously or expectantly
As an extra addition
To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter
To emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly

Correct answer(s):

To wait anxiously or expectantly

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Select the best explanation of Hold sway.

A disapproving or negative opinion about something
Because of someone’s request or order
To have power, control, or influence
To apply influence or force to make someone act

Correct answer(s):

To have power, control, or influence

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Which answer explains In a class of one’s own correctly?

To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter
Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
Much better than others of the same type

Correct answer(s):

Much better than others of the same type

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What does the phrase Have a vested interest in mean in standard English?

To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument
To have a personal stake or benefit in something
To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
Through spoken recommendation or information
Central to the main issue or problem

Correct answer(s):

To have a personal stake or benefit in something

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Choose the correct meaning of Have feet of clay.

To obey or be controlled by someone else
To have a hidden weakness despite an admirable image
To harm or criticize someone who helps or supports you
To become no longer popular or common

Correct answer(s):

To have a hidden weakness despite an admirable image

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In English grammar, how should Have one’s back to the wall be understood?

To be in a difficult situation with very few choices
A clear practical example or warning
An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
A mysterious quality or feeling

Correct answer(s):

To be in a difficult situation with very few choices

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Select the best explanation of Get a word in edgeways.

To have a hidden weakness despite an admirable image
To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
To manage to speak when others are talking a lot
On first impression

Correct answer(s):

To manage to speak when others are talking a lot

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Which answer explains Get one’s bearings correctly?

To find one’s position or understand a situation
A strong belief accepted without question
Because of the request or command of someone
To manage to speak when others are talking a lot
In a less favorable or weaker position

Correct answer(s):

To find one's position or understand a situation

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Which meaning best matches the idiom Get the short end of the stick?

A small amount of uncertainty
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration
To become legally or officially active
To receive unfair or worse treatment

Correct answer(s):

To receive unfair or worse treatment

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What does the phrase Give free rein to mean in standard English?

To allow complete freedom to act or express something
At an important point when a decision or change is needed
To become legally or officially active
To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument

Correct answer(s):

To allow complete freedom to act or express something

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Choose the correct meaning of Give short shrift to.

To discuss a point hypothetically
To support the person, plan, or side that fails
Something ugly or unpleasant that spoils an otherwise attractive place
A small amount of uncertainty
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration

Correct answer(s):

To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration

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What idea is expressed by Fall into line?

At the beginning or edge of a new stage
To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
To act honestly, sincerely, and with fair intention
An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
During the most intense or advanced stage of something

Correct answer(s):

To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group

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In English grammar, how should Go against the tide be understood?

A practical, realistic, and sensible way of dealing with something
To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
To fail to continue or be abandoned
To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction

Correct answer(s):

To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction

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Select the best explanation of Fathom out.

To become successful or real after effort
To understand something after thought or investigation
Between two equally dangerous or difficult choices
A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit

Correct answer(s):

To understand something after thought or investigation

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Which option gives the closest meaning of Go by the board?

Unable to continue, work, or succeed
To be abandoned, lost, or ignored
A small mistake made while writing
A connected sequence of ideas in the mind

Correct answer(s):

To be abandoned, lost, or ignored

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Which answer explains Feel the pinch correctly?

To suffer because of lack of money or resources
By a large amount; not nearly close
A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
To reach a stage where one’s ability or value is fully shown

Correct answer(s):

To suffer because of lack of money or resources

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For HSC English, what is the meaning of Go down a storm?

To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument
Very seriously ill or near death
To support or defend a person, idea, or cause
To be received very successfully or enthusiastically
Through spoken recommendation or information

Correct answer(s):

To be received very successfully or enthusiastically

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