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What idea does On the contrary express?

to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word
not at all
to think about the hopeful part of a situation
the opposite is true

Correct answer(s):

the opposite is true

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Which option has the same general meaning as On the verge of?

very close to doing or experiencing something
to be remembered as important in the future
for the purpose of doing something
to examine or read something quickly

Correct answer(s):

very close to doing or experiencing something

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Which answer gives the closest meaning of Out and out?

complete or absolute
to choose, try for, or support something
instead of someone or something
to consider difficulties or special circumstances

Correct answer(s):

complete or absolute

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Which meaning fits the phrase Out of reach?

to make a sudden loud noise or explode
not able to be reached or obtained
looking for something
to treat something as less serious than it is

Correct answer(s):

not able to be reached or obtained

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Choose the correct meaning of Out of sorts.

to make a special effort to help or do something
slightly unwell or upset
despite something
to understand or see something with difficulty

Correct answer(s):

slightly unwell or upset

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Pick the option that best matches Over and above.

to review or examine carefully
despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
in addition to something
to use a difficult situation as well as possible

Correct answer(s):

in addition to something

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Which option best explains the expression Pass for?

to manage without something
to be accepted as something or someone
during the time before something else happens
to compensate for something

Correct answer(s):

to be accepted as something or someone

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The phrase Pay back is closest in meaning to which option?

to return money or repay a wrong
to be involved in many activities
almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea
to allow space or opportunity for something else

Correct answer(s):

to return money or repay a wrong

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What does No sooner said than done suggest in everyday use?

to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
whatever happens or anyway
to give special importance to something
done immediately after being mentioned

Correct answer(s):

done immediately after being mentioned

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What is the figurative use of Pick a quarrel?

to have many duties or problems to deal with
considering something
to deliberately start an argument
to speak politely and avoid rude words

Correct answer(s):

to deliberately start an argument

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In common English, what is meant by Not a bit?

to start a journey, task, or plan
not at all
if something happens
to establish the basic support for future success

Correct answer(s):

not at all

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Which option correctly defines Pull through?

to recover or survive a difficult situation
to barely avoid danger or trouble
to remain willing to consider new ideas
done immediately after being mentioned

Correct answer(s):

to recover or survive a difficult situation

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What is the correct sense of Not by a long shot?

to arrange, establish, or create something
responsible for managing something
to guide others or go first
not at all or not nearly

Correct answer(s):

not at all or not nearly

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Choose the meaning that matches Put aside.

to have an advantage over others
to save something or stop considering it temporarily
to keep something away or under control
not at all

Correct answer(s):

to save something or stop considering it temporarily

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Which choice gives the proper meaning of Let alone?

to save something or stop considering it temporarily
not to mention; even less
to be involved in many activities
looking for something

Correct answer(s):

not to mention; even less

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What idea does Live up to express?

to propose or suggest something
to have many duties or problems to deal with
to meet expectations or standards
despite something

Correct answer(s):

to meet expectations or standards

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Which option has the same general meaning as Look down upon?

to recommend or speak favorably about someone
to think someone is inferior
to barely avoid danger or trouble
despite difficulty, danger, or opposition

Correct answer(s):

to think someone is inferior

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Which answer gives the closest meaning of Look into the matter?

to apply an idea or plan in real life
to have an advantage over others
during the time before something else happens
to investigate or examine a problem

Correct answer(s):

to investigate or examine a problem

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Which meaning fits the phrase Look on the bright side?

to behave as if one is more important than others
with complete effort and sincerity
to think about the hopeful part of a situation
almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea

Correct answer(s):

to think about the hopeful part of a situation

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Choose the correct meaning of Look through.

to extinguish something or stop it from burning
to examine or read something quickly
to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action
considering something

Correct answer(s):

to examine or read something quickly

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