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What is the correct sense of Put on airs?

to behave as if one is more important than others
to continue resisting or lasting
said to hope that good luck continues
sometimes but not regularly

Correct answer(s):

to behave as if one is more important than others

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What does the idiom Put out usually mean?

to delay or stop progress
to understand how something is done
to extinguish something or stop it from burning
nervous or anxious

Correct answer(s):

to extinguish something or stop it from burning

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What idea does On the contrary express?

to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word
not at all
to think about the hopeful part of a situation
the opposite is true

Correct answer(s):

the opposite is true

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Which option has the same general meaning as On the verge of?

very close to doing or experiencing something
to be remembered as important in the future
for the purpose of doing something
to examine or read something quickly

Correct answer(s):

very close to doing or experiencing something

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Which answer gives the closest meaning of Out and out?

complete or absolute
to choose, try for, or support something
instead of someone or something
to consider difficulties or special circumstances

Correct answer(s):

complete or absolute

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Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning fits the phrase Out of reach?

to make a sudden loud noise or explode
not able to be reached or obtained
looking for something
to treat something as less serious than it is

Correct answer(s):

not able to be reached or obtained

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Choose the correct meaning of Out of sorts.

to make a special effort to help or do something
slightly unwell or upset
despite something
to understand or see something with difficulty

Correct answer(s):

slightly unwell or upset

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Pick the option that best matches Over and above.

to review or examine carefully
despite difficulty, danger, or opposition
in addition to something
to use a difficult situation as well as possible

Correct answer(s):

in addition to something

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Which option best explains the expression Pass for?

to manage without something
to be accepted as something or someone
during the time before something else happens
to compensate for something

Correct answer(s):

to be accepted as something or someone

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Idioms & Phrases

The phrase Pay back is closest in meaning to which option?

to return money or repay a wrong
to be involved in many activities
almost at the same time, often with a contrasting idea
to allow space or opportunity for something else

Correct answer(s):

to return money or repay a wrong

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What does No sooner said than done suggest in everyday use?

to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
whatever happens or anyway
to give special importance to something
done immediately after being mentioned

Correct answer(s):

done immediately after being mentioned

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What is the figurative use of Pick a quarrel?

to have many duties or problems to deal with
considering something
to deliberately start an argument
to speak politely and avoid rude words

Correct answer(s):

to deliberately start an argument

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In common English, what is meant by Not a bit?

to start a journey, task, or plan
not at all
if something happens
to establish the basic support for future success

Correct answer(s):

not at all

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Which option correctly defines Pull through?

to recover or survive a difficult situation
to barely avoid danger or trouble
to remain willing to consider new ideas
done immediately after being mentioned

Correct answer(s):

to recover or survive a difficult situation

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What is the correct sense of Not by a long shot?

to arrange, establish, or create something
responsible for managing something
to guide others or go first
not at all or not nearly

Correct answer(s):

not at all or not nearly

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Choose the meaning that matches Put aside.

to have an advantage over others
to save something or stop considering it temporarily
to keep something away or under control
not at all

Correct answer(s):

to save something or stop considering it temporarily

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What does the idiom Off the record usually mean?

to complete or survive something difficult
after some time has passed
not official or not meant to be made public
to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them

Correct answer(s):

not official or not meant to be made public

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Select the best interpretation of Put forward.

with complete effort and sincerity
to propose or suggest something
to move or progress at the same speed as others
not at all or not nearly

Correct answer(s):

to propose or suggest something

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Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of On account of?

because of something
to stop resisting and accept something
at the proper time
not to mention; even less

Correct answer(s):

because of something

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Idioms & Phrases

What does Put in a good word suggest in everyday use?

to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action
to monitor or record something carefully
not official or not meant to be made public
to recommend or speak favorably about someone

Correct answer(s):

to recommend or speak favorably about someone

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