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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

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

Select the best explanation of Come to naught.

  • After taking all facts and circumstances into account
  • An unpleasant fact or result that is difficult to accept
  • To fail completely or produce no result
  • In a less favorable or weaker position
  • To create division or hostility between people
Correct answer(s):
  • To fail completely or produce no result

Which answer explains Come to pass correctly?

  • Central to the main issue or problem
  • A small and unimportant part of a large system
  • To avoid something because of fear, reluctance, or dislike
  • To happen or become real
Correct answer(s):
  • To happen or become real

Which option gives the closest meaning of By the skin of one’s teeth?

  • To happen or become real
  • By a very narrow margin
  • Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
  • To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration
Correct answer(s):
  • By a very narrow margin

Which meaning best matches the idiom Cut from the same cloth?

  • To suffer because of lack of money or resources
  • Very similar in character, nature, or behavior
  • An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
  • To be in a very uncertain or dangerous state
Correct answer(s):
  • Very similar in character, nature, or behavior

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

What does the phrase Dance to someone’s tune mean in standard English?

  • An insult, rejection, or painful disappointment
  • To obey or be controlled by someone else
  • As an extra addition
  • To suspend or postpone something temporarily
  • A risky action taken without knowing the result
Correct answer(s):
  • To obey or be controlled by someone else

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

Choose the correct meaning of Dead in the water.

  • Between two equally dangerous or difficult choices
  • To unite in support or defense of a group
  • Unable to continue, work, or succeed
  • From very near or in close contact
Correct answer(s):
  • Unable to continue, work, or succeed

What idea is expressed by Carry conviction?

  • Automatically because no other choice is made
  • To sound convincing or believable
  • A very large and sudden improvement or change
  • Something done only to achieve a larger purpose
Correct answer(s):
  • To sound convincing or believable

In English grammar, how should Draw a veil over be understood?

  • A risky action taken without knowing the result
  • To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant
  • Because of someone’s request or order
  • Through spoken recommendation or information
Correct answer(s):
  • To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant

Select the best explanation of Cast a long shadow.

  • To obey or be controlled by someone else
  • To expose a hidden scandal, secret, or truth
  • Something ugly or unpleasant that spoils an otherwise attractive place
  • To have a lasting and powerful influence
Correct answer(s):
  • To have a lasting and powerful influence

Which option gives the closest meaning of Draw blood?

  • To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument
  • A very small distance, difference, or margin
  • A person who prefers fixed routines and familiar ways
  • To fail completely or produce no result
  • A strong belief accepted without question
Correct answer(s):
  • To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument

Which answer explains Cast in stone correctly?

  • Fixed and not open to change
  • To suffer because of lack of money or resources
  • To have power, control, or influence
  • With very little warning or preparation time
  • To manage to speak when others are talking a lot
Correct answer(s):
  • Fixed and not open to change

For HSC English, what is the meaning of Drive a wedge between?

  • To create division or hostility between people
  • To discuss a point hypothetically
  • To have a lasting and powerful influence
  • A difficult and complicated problem
Correct answer(s):
  • To create division or hostility between people

Which option gives the closest meaning of Break ranks?

  • To stop supporting a group and act independently
  • Because of someone’s request or order
  • An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
  • To fail to continue or be abandoned
  • Central to the main issue or problem
Correct answer(s):
  • To stop supporting a group and act independently

For HSC English, what is the meaning of Bring into sharp focus?

  • To emphasize a point strongly and repeatedly
  • A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later
  • To reach a stage where one’s ability or value is fully shown
  • To make something very clear and noticeable
Correct answer(s):
  • To make something very clear and noticeable

Identify the correct meaning of the expression Bring pressure to bear.

  • At a distance, especially to avoid close involvement
  • To apply influence or force to make someone act
  • To suspend or postpone something temporarily
  • Something done only to achieve a larger purpose
Correct answer(s):
  • To apply influence or force to make someone act

What does the phrase At pains to mean in standard English?

  • Making a careful or serious effort to do something
  • To have a natural talent for something
  • To receive unfair or worse treatment
  • To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration
Correct answer(s):
  • Making a careful or serious effort to do something