Which answer shows the correct meaning of As a matter of fact?
Correct answer(s):
- actually or in fact
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Which meaning best matches Catch someone’s attention?
Correct answer(s):
- to make someone notice something
What is the best meaning for At a loss?
Correct answer(s):
- not knowing what to do or say
Choose the correct meaning of Clear the air.
Correct answer(s):
- to remove confusion or bad feelings
Which option is closest in meaning to At any rate?
Correct answer(s):
- in any case or whatever happens
When you see At large in a sentence, what does it mean?
Correct answer(s):
- free or not caught
Which meaning is correct for At the drop of a hat?
Correct answer(s):
- immediately and without delay
In Grade 7 English, what does Back to the drawing board mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to start planning again after a failure
What does the idiom or phrase A drop in the ocean mean?
Correct answer(s):
- a very small amount compared with what is needed
Select the meaning of Beat around the bush.
Correct answer(s):
- to avoid saying something directly
What does the idiom or phrase a piece of cake mean?
Correct answer(s):
- something very easy
Which idiom or phrase means listening carefully?
Correct answer(s):
- all ears
Choose the best idiom or phrase to complete the sentence:
You finished your homework after dinner; __________.
Correct answer(s):
- better late than never
In the sentence, what does go to the dogs mean?
If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs.
Correct answer(s):
- to be ruined
In the sentence, what does around the clock mean?
The department store is open around the clock.
Correct answer(s):
- day and night
In the sentence, what does all ears mean?
The students were all ears when the speaker started talking about the changes in the exam.
Correct answer(s):
- attentive
In the sentence, what does cool with working mean?
He is cool with working at night.
Correct answer(s):
- ready to work
In the sentence, what does within a stone’s throw mean?
Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station.
Correct answer(s):
- at a short distance
In the sentence, what does give a piece of one’s mind mean?
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.
Correct answer(s):
- speaking sharply
In the sentence, what does come to light mean?
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light.
Correct answer(s):
- been revealed