Exam Preparation

What is the figurative meaning of At daggers drawn?

• Not relevant to the matter being discussed
• An easy target for attack or criticism
• Misunderstanding each other while working toward different aims
• Very hostile and ready to quarrel
• At the beginning

Which meaning matches the phrase At full stretch?

• When one has free time
• Using all one’s strength, effort, or resources
• Be unable to decide between two choices
• A normal part of one’s duty or job

What is the figurative meaning of A pipe dream?

• As a normal or expected thing
• A warning that makes someone realize action is needed
• A very big change
• An unrealistic hope or plan
• A general improvement that benefits everyone

Which meaning matches the phrase All and sundry?

• Keeping a promise
• At the beginning
• Everyone without distinction
• As a normal or expected thing

Which meaning matches the phrase A poor show?

• A situation where both sides must give or act
• A disappointing performance or result
• A brief success that does not last
• Something that distracts attention from the real issue

Choose the best interpretation of A red herring.

• A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
• A person with a lot of experience
• A mind focused on only one thing
• Something that distracts attention from the real issue

What idea does A rising tide lifts all boats usually express?

• A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
• A sad or disappointed expression
• A general improvement that benefits everyone
• A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
• Something that distracts attention from the real issue

How should we understand A sea change in a sentence?

• A very big change
• A small amount of truth
• A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
• Opposite to what is usual or natural

What does the phrase A sitting duck suggest?

• An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
• As a normal or expected thing
• Everyone without distinction
• An offer of peace
• An easy target for attack or criticism

What does the idiom A mixed blessing mean?

• Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
• Different methods can lead to the same result
• A mind focused on only one thing
• Something that has both good and bad effects
• A warning that makes someone realize action is needed

Choose the correct meaning of A tall order.

• An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
• A general improvement that benefits everyone
• A decisive test that proves the real quality of something
• A difficult task or demand

In English, what is meant by A narrow margin?

• Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
• A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
• A very small difference
• A difficult or awkward situation