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Common Idioms

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Which meaning is correct for On the whole?

  • in small pieces
  • under a table
  • considering everything
Correct answer(s):
  • considering everything

In Grade 6 English, what does Out of date mean?

  • brand new
  • old and no longer useful or modern
  • very early
Correct answer(s):
  • old and no longer useful or modern

Select the meaning of Out of place.

  • not suitable or not in the correct place
  • perfectly arranged
  • very expensive
Correct answer(s):
  • not suitable or not in the correct place

What idea does Point out express?

  • to hide carefully
  • to show or mention clearly
  • to forget
Correct answer(s):
  • to show or mention clearly

What does the expression Put up with usually mean?

  • to enjoy fully
  • to remove quickly
  • to accept or tolerate something unpleasant
Correct answer(s):
  • to accept or tolerate something unpleasant

Which meaning would a teacher expect for Set off?

  • to finish a meal
  • to start a journey
  • to turn a page
Correct answer(s):
  • to start a journey

Choose the option that explains Show up.

  • to arrive or appear
  • to disappear
  • to sleep late
Correct answer(s):
  • to arrive or appear

Which answer best describes Take after?

  • to run behind someone
  • to take something away
  • to be similar to an older family member
Correct answer(s):
  • to be similar to an older family member

What is the correct meaning of Take part in?

  • to watch only
  • to join an activity
  • to break a thing
Correct answer(s):
  • to join an activity

What idea does In person express?

  • by phone only
  • in a dream
  • by being physically present
Correct answer(s):
  • by being physically present

What does someone mean by saying More and more?

  • less and less
  • an increasing amount or number
  • once only
Correct answer(s):
  • an increasing amount or number

Which answer correctly explains In public?

  • alone at home
  • where other people can see or hear
  • in a hidden box
Correct answer(s):
  • where other people can see or hear

Which answer shows the correct meaning of No wonder?

  • it is not surprising
  • it is impossible
  • it is secret
Correct answer(s):
  • it is not surprising

What does the expression In secret usually mean?

  • without others knowing
  • in front of everyone
  • very loudly
Correct answer(s):
  • without others knowing

What is the best meaning for Not at all?

  • very much
  • without delay
  • used to say no or to reply politely
Correct answer(s):
  • used to say no or to reply politely

Which meaning would a teacher expect for It depends?

  • the answer is always yes
  • the answer is never known
  • the answer changes with the situation
Correct answer(s):
  • the answer changes with the situation

Which option is closest in meaning to Now or never?

  • tomorrow is better
  • this is the only chance
  • never try
Correct answer(s):
  • this is the only chance

Choose the option that explains Keep away from.

  • to stand near
  • to stay away from something or someone
  • to invite closer
Correct answer(s):
  • to stay away from something or someone