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Idioms & Phrases

Identify the correct meaning of the expression For the sake of argument.

To allow complete freedom to act or express something
Outside acceptable limits of behavior
An urgent effort to finish something before a deadline
To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
To discuss a point hypothetically

Correct answer(s):

To discuss a point hypothetically

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What idea is expressed by From the sublime to the ridiculous?

From something excellent or serious to something absurd
After a quick look
To avoid discussing or hide something unpleasant
A decisive moment that tests a person, plan, or situation

Correct answer(s):

From something excellent or serious to something absurd

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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

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Which answer explains Get one’s bearings correctly?

To find one’s position or understand a situation
A strong belief accepted without question
Because of the request or command of someone
To manage to speak when others are talking a lot
In a less favorable or weaker position

Correct answer(s):

To find one's position or understand a situation

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Which meaning best matches the idiom Get the short end of the stick?

A small amount of uncertainty
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration
To become legally or officially active
To receive unfair or worse treatment

Correct answer(s):

To receive unfair or worse treatment

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Idioms & Phrases

What does the phrase Give free rein to mean in standard English?

To allow complete freedom to act or express something
At an important point when a decision or change is needed
To become legally or officially active
To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument

Correct answer(s):

To allow complete freedom to act or express something

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Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Give short shrift to.

To discuss a point hypothetically
To support the person, plan, or side that fails
Something ugly or unpleasant that spoils an otherwise attractive place
A small amount of uncertainty
To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration

Correct answer(s):

To give little attention, sympathy, or consideration

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Idioms & Phrases

What idea is expressed by Fall into line?

At the beginning or edge of a new stage
To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
To act honestly, sincerely, and with fair intention
An issue based on a moral rule or firm belief
During the most intense or advanced stage of something

Correct answer(s):

To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group

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Idioms & Phrases

In English grammar, how should Go against the tide be understood?

A practical, realistic, and sensible way of dealing with something
To demand an explanation or hold someone responsible
To fail to continue or be abandoned
To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction

Correct answer(s):

To oppose the usual opinion, trend, or direction

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Select the best explanation of Fathom out.

To become successful or real after effort
To understand something after thought or investigation
Between two equally dangerous or difficult choices
A victory that brings little satisfaction or real benefit

Correct answer(s):

To understand something after thought or investigation

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Idioms & Phrases

Which option gives the closest meaning of Go by the board?

Unable to continue, work, or succeed
To be abandoned, lost, or ignored
A small mistake made while writing
A connected sequence of ideas in the mind

Correct answer(s):

To be abandoned, lost, or ignored

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Which answer explains Feel the pinch correctly?

To suffer because of lack of money or resources
By a large amount; not nearly close
A general practical method based on experience rather than exact calculation
To reach a stage where one’s ability or value is fully shown

Correct answer(s):

To suffer because of lack of money or resources

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For HSC English, what is the meaning of Go down a storm?

To hurt, wound, or make a successful attack in argument
Very seriously ill or near death
To support or defend a person, idea, or cause
To be received very successfully or enthusiastically
Through spoken recommendation or information

Correct answer(s):

To be received very successfully or enthusiastically

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Which option gives the closest meaning of Come into force?

A connected sequence of ideas in the mind
To conform or agree with rules, orders, or a group
To become legally or officially active
A personal benefit or strong stake in an outcome

Correct answer(s):

To become legally or officially active

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For HSC English, what is the meaning of Come into one’s own?

To understand something after thought or investigation
Very severe competition in which people may act ruthlessly
A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later
To reach a stage where one’s ability or value is fully shown
Again and again; everywhere one tries

Correct answer(s):

To reach a stage where one's ability or value is fully shown

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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