Which explanation is closest to Few and far between?
Correct answer(s):
- Rare and not happening often
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How should we understand First and foremost in a sentence?
Correct answer(s):
- Most importantly
What does the phrase Fish in troubled waters suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Try to gain advantage from a confused situation
What does the phrase Draw the curtain on suggest?
Correct answer(s):
- Bring something to an end
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Fit as a fiddle.
Correct answer(s):
- Very healthy and strong
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Drive a hard bargain.
Correct answer(s):
- Negotiate strongly to get a good deal
Which answer best defines Follow suit?
Correct answer(s):
- Do the same thing as someone else
Which answer best defines Drop in the bucket?
Correct answer(s):
- A very small amount compared with what is needed
What does the idiom For a rainy day mean?
Correct answer(s):
- For a future time of need
What does the idiom Dutch courage mean?
Correct answer(s):
- Bravery gained from drinking alcohol
Choose the correct meaning of For all intents and purposes.
Correct answer(s):
- In all practical ways
Choose the correct meaning of Eager beaver.
Correct answer(s):
- A very enthusiastic and hardworking person
In English, what is meant by For better or worse?
Correct answer(s):
- Whether the result is good or bad
Choose the correct meaning of Cut the ground from under one’s feet.
Correct answer(s):
- Remove someone's support or advantage
In English, what is meant by Daylight robbery?
Correct answer(s):
- An unfairly high price
Select the option that best explains Dead set against.
Correct answer(s):
- Strongly opposed to something
Which option gives the correct meaning of Die hard?
Correct answer(s):
- Disappear or change very slowly
Which option gives the correct meaning of Come to a head?
Correct answer(s):
- Reach a crisis or decisive point
For SSC English, identify the meaning of Dig one’s heels in.
Correct answer(s):
- Refuse to change one's mind
For SSC English, identify the meaning of Come to grief.
Correct answer(s):
- Fail or end badly