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What does the expression 'by the same token' mean?
For the same reason
What does it mean to grab someone 'by the scruff of the neck'?
To hold by the back of the neck
What does it mean to 'fly by the seat of one's pants'?
To act without a clear plan
What does the expression 'by the handful' mean?
In large quantities
What does the expression 'by the nape of the neck' mean?
By the back of the neck
What does the expression 'by the same token' mean?
Similarly
What does the expression 'by the numbers' mean?
Exactly as the rules, directions, or plans dictate
What does it mean to grab someone 'by the scruff of the neck'?
To grab someone 'by the scruff of the neck' means to firmly grasp the back of their neck, usually in a forceful or controlling manner.
What does it mean to 'fly by the seat of one's pants'?
To 'fly by the seat of one's pants' means to act without a clear plan or direction, often improvising or relying on instinct.
What does the expression 'by the same token' mean?
The expression 'by the same token' is used to indicate that the same causes or reasons apply to the situation being discussed, as to what was previously stated.
Explain the meaning of the expression 'by the hour.'
- Per hour; at an hourly rate. 2. Every hour; once an hour.
Define the expression 'by the month.'
Per month; at a monthly rate.
What does the phrase 'by the name (of)' indicate?
Using the specific name that is then stated.
What does the expression 'by the numbers' mean?
Exactly as the rules, directions, or plans dictate.
Test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions with this quiz on phrases like 'by the handful', 'by the hour', and 'by the month'. See if you can match these expressions with their correct meanings and usage.
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