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Which answer gives the closest meaning of In search of?

  • not at all
  • to have too little of something
  • to continue resisting or lasting
  • looking for something
Correct answer(s):
  • looking for something

Which meaning fits the phrase In spite of?

  • not at all or not nearly
  • despite something
  • to reserve something for a special purpose
  • to delay or stop progress
Correct answer(s):
  • despite something

Choose the correct meaning of In the face of.

  • not official or not meant to be made public
  • despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
  • to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
  • in serious difficulty or poor condition
Correct answer(s):
  • despite difficulty, danger, or opposition

Pick the option that best matches In the meantime.

  • because of something
  • during the time before something else happens
  • to start a journey, task, or plan
  • in a difficult situation with few choices
Correct answer(s):
  • during the time before something else happens

Which option best explains the expression In the same breath?

  • sometimes but not regularly
  • almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea
  • to arrange, establish, or create something
  • before a particular time or event
Correct answer(s):
  • almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea

The phrase In view of is closest in meaning to which option?

  • nervous or anxious
  • considering something
  • to complete or survive something difficult
  • altogether or as a total
Correct answer(s):
  • considering something

What is the figurative use of Keep an open mind?

  • having a friendly relationship
  • to stop resisting and accept something
  • to remain willing to consider new ideas
  • whatever happens or anyway
Correct answer(s):
  • to remain willing to consider new ideas

In common English, what is meant by In charge of?

  • to examine or read something quickly
  • to recommend or speak favorably about someone
  • responsible for managing something
  • to review or examine carefully
Correct answer(s):
  • responsible for managing something

Which option correctly defines Keep at bay?

  • the opposite is true
  • to cause something to happen
  • if something happens
  • to keep something away or under control
Correct answer(s):
  • to keep something away or under control

What is the correct sense of In course of time?

  • after some time has passed
  • to consider difficulties or special circumstances
  • to apply an idea or plan in real life
  • to manage without something
Correct answer(s):
  • after some time has passed

Choose the meaning that matches Keep pace with.

  • very close to doing or experiencing something
  • to oppose or act contrary to something
  • to move or progress at the same speed as others
  • responsible for managing something
Correct answer(s):
  • to move or progress at the same speed as others

What does the idiom In due course usually mean?

  • to treat something as less serious than it is
  • at the proper time
  • to behave as if one is more important than others
  • to be involved in many activities
Correct answer(s):
  • at the proper time

Select the best interpretation of Keep track of.

  • complete or absolute
  • to agree with or support an idea
  • to monitor or record something carefully
  • after some time has passed
Correct answer(s):
  • to monitor or record something carefully

What idea does Have a narrow escape express?

  • to monitor or record something carefully
  • to barely avoid danger or trouble
  • having a friendly relationship
  • to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
Correct answer(s):
  • to barely avoid danger or trouble

Which option has the same general meaning as Have the upper hand?

  • to stay level with others or remain informed
  • the opposite is true
  • to start a journey, task, or plan
  • to have an advantage over others
Correct answer(s):
  • to have an advantage over others

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Heart and soul?

  • said to hope that good luck continues
  • with complete effort and sincerity
  • very close to doing or experiencing something
  • to arrange, establish, or create something
Correct answer(s):
  • with complete effort and sincerity

Which meaning fits the phrase Hold back?

  • to understand how something is done
  • complete or absolute
  • to complete or survive something difficult
  • to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action
Correct answer(s):
  • to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action

Choose the correct meaning of Hold good.

  • to give special importance to something
  • not able to be reached or obtained
  • to stop resisting and accept something
  • to remain true or valid
Correct answer(s):
  • to remain true or valid

Pick the option that best matches Hold out.

  • to establish the basic support for future success
  • to continue resisting or lasting
  • slightly unwell or upset
  • to cause something to happen
Correct answer(s):
  • to continue resisting or lasting

Which option best explains the expression Hold up?

  • to delay or stop progress
  • to guide others or go first
  • in addition to something
  • to oppose or act contrary to something
Correct answer(s):
  • to delay or stop progress