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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

For HSC English, what is the meaning of By word of mouth?

  • Through spoken recommendation or information
  • With very little warning or preparation time
  • To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction
  • A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation
Correct answer(s):
  • Through spoken recommendation or information

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Call to account.

  • As an extra addition
  • To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state
  • As a result of something
  • With very little warning or preparation time
  • To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
Correct answer(s):
  • To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible

Which option gives the closest meaning of At the heart of?

  • Advice that accepts failure and offers no real hope
  • As a result of something
  • To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction
  • Central to the main issue or problem
Correct answer(s):
  • Central to the main issue or problem

What does the phrase A moment of truth mean in standard English?

  • During the most intense or advanced stage of something
  • A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation
  • A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome
  • With very little warning or preparation time
  • To begin to understand or deal with a difficult matter
Correct answer(s):
  • A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation

Which answer explains A sword of Damocles correctly?

  • A constant threat or danger hanging over someone
  • To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument
  • With general agreement
  • Very seriously ill or near death
  • Because of the request or command of someone
Correct answer(s):
  • A constant threat or danger hanging over someone

Pick the correct meaning of the expression It goes without saying.

  • Very quickly
  • Confused and unable to think clearly
  • At the best or strongest stage
  • It is obvious and does not need to be said
Correct answer(s):
  • It is obvious and does not need to be said

Which option gives the correct meaning of In question?

  • Receiving public attention
  • Being discussed or doubted
  • Go to bed
  • Dishonestly or without sincere intention
Correct answer(s):
  • Being discussed or doubted

Select the option that best explains Have a say.

  • Take a risk by supporting or saying something
  • Without considering surrounding facts or context
  • Become too excited and lose control
  • Dishonestly or without sincere intention
  • Have the right or chance to express an opinion
Correct answer(s):
  • Have the right or chance to express an opinion

Choose the best interpretation of Have the last word.

  • Make a process easier or faster
  • Make the final decision or final remark
  • Be wasted or lost
  • Working very closely together, often secretly
Correct answer(s):
  • Make the final decision or final remark

What idea does Heart of the matter usually express?

  • Nobody knows; it is uncertain
  • Fixed and not changeable
  • The central or most important point
  • Make the final decision or final remark
  • At the best or strongest stage
Correct answer(s):
  • The central or most important point

Pick the correct meaning of the expression Half-hearted.

  • Without full interest or effort
  • Trust someone when the truth is uncertain
  • Mostly; generally
  • Have a complaint to discuss
Correct answer(s):
  • Without full interest or effort

In English, what is meant by Eat one’s words?

  • Without money, work, or hope
  • Already decided and not likely to change
  • Admit that what one said was wrong
  • Happening very quickly and energetically
Correct answer(s):
  • Admit that what one said was wrong

What is the figurative meaning of Fall on deaf ears?

  • From one place or person to another without success
  • Avoid someone or something
  • False or insincere sadness
  • Be ignored
  • In all practical ways
Correct answer(s):
  • Be ignored

Which option gives the correct meaning of From hand to mouth?

  • With just enough money or food to survive
  • Fail to remember or find something
  • Avoid someone or something
  • From one place or person to another without success
Correct answer(s):
  • With just enough money or food to survive

What idea does Cook the books usually express?

  • Catch someone while doing something wrong
  • Make something seem uncertain
  • Change financial records dishonestly
  • Speak directly and honestly
  • Remove someone’s support or advantage
Correct answer(s):
  • Change financial records dishonestly

How should we understand Crocodile tears in a sentence?

  • For the same reason
  • False or insincere sadness
  • Reach a crisis or decisive point
  • Cause doubt about something
Correct answer(s):
  • False or insincere sadness

Pick the correct meaning of the expression Burst into tears.

  • Suddenly begin to cry
  • Stop oneself from saying something
  • By a very small distance or amount
  • Shared opinions or interests
Correct answer(s):
  • Suddenly begin to cry

Which option gives the correct meaning of Call a spade a spade?

  • For the same reason
  • Speak directly and honestly
  • Become mature or legally adult
  • Watch or pressure someone very closely
Correct answer(s):
  • Speak directly and honestly

For SSC English, identify the meaning of Call into question.

  • By a very small distance or amount
  • Try very hard to help or please someone
  • Become mature or legally adult
  • Cause doubt about something
Correct answer(s):
  • Cause doubt about something