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A
a journey made by a young woman
B
a journey made by a new ship
C
bridegroom
D
the first journey made by a ship
Explanation
A 'maiden voyage' is the first journey made by a ship or aircraft.
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A
the English language
B
the English society
C
the English territory
D
the people of English
Explanation
'The English' refers collectively to the people of England.
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A
rarely
B
not very far
C
in between
D
long distance
Explanation
'Few and far between' means rare or not happening often.
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A
nine
B
a lot
C
much
D
a few
Explanation
The proverb is 'A stitch in time saves nine'.
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A
make out
B
take out
C
take over
D
make over
Explanation
'Make out' means to understand or discern something, often with difficulty. 'I cannot make out what you say.'
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A
By law
B
Successful
C
Compromising
D
Illigal
Explanation
'De jure' means by right or by law, often contrasted with 'de facto' (in practice).
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A
frequently
B
rarely
C
occasionally
D
Never
Explanation
'Off and on' means occasionally or irregularly.
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A
very close
B
belligerent
C
quarreling
D
distant relation
Explanation
To be 'at loggerheads' means to be in strong disagreement or dispute.
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A
Important issue
B
Turning point
C
Vulnerable point
D
Main point
Explanation
'Achilles heel' refers to a vulnerable point or weakness.
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A
bear out
B
bear on
C
bear to
D
bear oif
Explanation
To 'bear out' means to confirm or support the truth of something.
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