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Select the best explanation of Hammer home.

During the most intense or advanced stage of something
A result that is certain before it happens
To emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly
A very large and sudden improvement or change
Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly

Correct answer(s):

To emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly

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In English grammar, how should For all practical purposes be understood?

A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
To receive unfair or worse treatment
In effect; almost completely
By any possible means
Something done only to achieve a larger purpose

Correct answer(s):

In effect; almost completely

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Which answer explains Hang by a thread correctly?

To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration
Through spoken recommendation or information
A hidden and embarrassing secret from the past

Correct answer(s):

To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state

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Which option gives the closest meaning of For good measure?

An act that breaks confidence, honesty, or responsibility
An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
As an extra addition
A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit

Correct answer(s):

As an extra addition

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Which meaning best matches the idiom Have a flair for?

From something excellent or serious to something absurd
Trouble, conflict, or danger is developing
To have a natural talent for something
A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit

Correct answer(s):

To have a natural talent for something

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For HSC English, what is the meaning of For once and for all?

Hidden from public view or not openly known
A final desperate attempt to solve a problem or avoid failure
A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome
Finally and permanently

Correct answer(s):

Finally and permanently

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Identify the correct meaning of the expression For the sake of argument.

To allow complete freedom to act or express something
Outside acceptable limits of behavior
An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
To discuss a point hypothetically

Correct answer(s):

To discuss a point hypothetically

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What idea is expressed by From the sublime to the ridiculous?

From something excellent or serious to something absurd
After a quick look
To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant
A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation

Correct answer(s):

From something excellent or serious to something absurd

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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 does the phrase Change the face of mean in standard English?

By honest or dishonest methods
A difficult and complicated problem
During the most intense or advanced stage of something
To transform something completely

Correct answer(s):

To transform something completely

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Choose the correct meaning of Close ranks.

Making a careful or serious effort to do something
To make something very clear and noticeable
A constant threat or danger hanging over someone
To obey or be controlled by someone else
To unite in support or defense of a group

Correct answer(s):

To unite in support or defense of a group

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In English grammar, how should Come full circle be understood?

To return to the original position or situation
Unable to continue, work, or succeed
An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
To happen or become real

Correct answer(s):

To return to the original position or situation

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Which option gives the closest meaning of Come into force?

A connected sequence of ideas in the mind
To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
To become legally or officially active
A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome

Correct answer(s):

To become legally or officially active

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For HSC English, what is the meaning of Come into one’s own?

To understand something after thought or investigation
Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later
To reach a stage where one’s ability or value is fully shown
Again and again; everywhere one tries

Correct answer(s):

To reach a stage where one's ability or value is fully shown

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Identify the correct meaning of the expression Come to fruition.

To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant
Unfair treatment
With general agreement
To become successful or real after effort

Correct answer(s):

To become successful or real after effort

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What idea is expressed by Come to grips with?

To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter
Having nothing useful to do or feeling unsettled
At an important point when a decision or change is needed
Very similar in character, nature, or behavior

Correct answer(s):

To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter

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