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What does the phrase 'Come what may' suggest?

  • A predetermined future
  • A guaranteed outcome
  • A specific plan
  • Uncertainty and acceptance (correct)

When someone is 'Out of work,' what does it mean?

  • Employed
  • Retired
  • On vacation
  • Unemployed (correct)

What is the opposite of 'Out of reach'?

  • Close by
  • Beyond one's grasp
  • Easily accessible (correct)
  • Affordable

What does the expression 'At the expense of St' imply?

<p>At the cost or detriment of something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If something is 'Out of fashion,' what is its status?

<p>In fashion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'Make a go of St'?

<p>Succeed in something (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when something is described as 'Out of season'?

<p>Not available during the current season (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone is 'Out of touch,' what does it imply?

<p>Unreachable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of 'Out of order'?

<p>In order (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Word has it that' suggest?

<p>A rumor or hearsay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'By the by = By the way' indicates:

<p>A casual addition to the conversation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when someone 'Rises to the occasion'?

<p>Excel in challenging situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Expressions and Phrases

  • "Out of stock" means sold out or unavailable
  • "Out of touch" means someone is unreachable or disconnected from reality
  • The opposite of "Out of order" is "In order"
  • "Out of practice" means someone lacks experience or is rusty

Conversational Expressions

  • "Word has it that" suggests a rumor or hearsay
  • "Keep an eye on" means to observe closely
  • "By the by" or "By the way" indicates a casual addition to the conversation
  • "Put all the blame on someone" means to attribute all responsibility to that person

Situational Expressions

  • "Out of season" means something is not available or relevant during a particular time
  • "Rise to the occasion" means to excel in challenging situations
  • "Out of date" means something is obsolete or no longer current

Emotional Expressions

  • "Get a kick out of" means to enjoy or take pleasure in something
  • "Come what may" suggests uncertainty and acceptance
  • "Out of control" means unmanageable or chaotic

Work and Effort

  • "Make an effort to do something" means to exert energy or try hard to achieve it
  • "Put effort into something" means to dedicate time and energy into it
  • "Make a go of something" means to succeed or make progress in it
  • "Established in something" means well-known or respected in that field

Other Expressions

  • "At the expense of something" means at the cost or detriment of something else
  • "Out of reach" means something is inaccessible or unattainable
  • "Put someone off something" means to discourage or distract them from it
  • "Gripped with a fever" means experiencing a high temperature

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