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Idiomatic Expressions Quiz: By the Handful, By the Hour, By the Month

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Idiomatic Expressions Quiz: By the Handful, By the Hour, By the Month

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What does the expression 'by the same token' mean?

In a secretive manner
For a different reason
For the same reason (correct)
With careful consideration

What does it mean to grab someone 'by the scruff of the neck'?

To shake hands firmly
To hold by the back of the neck (correct)
To give a friendly pat on the back
To offer a warm embrace

What does it mean to 'fly by the seat of one's pants'?

To take calculated risks
To act without a clear plan (correct)
To have a clear direction and strategy
To carefully plan every action

What does the expression 'by the handful' mean?

In large quantities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'by the nape of the neck' mean?

By the back of the neck (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'by the same token' mean?

Similarly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'by the numbers' mean?

Exactly as the rules, directions, or plans dictate (B) Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers