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What does this mean: And if all else fails? Fri May 04, 2007 22:27 pm  What does this mean: And if all else fails?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #74 "At the End of the Day (3)", question 10

And if all else ......... go upstairs and come down again in your pyjamas.

(a) falls
(b) fell
(c) fails
(d) feels

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #74 "At the End of the Day (3)", answer 10

And if all else fails go upstairs and come down again in your pyjamas.

Correct answer: (c) fails

Your answer was: correct
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"All else" means everything else, doesn't it?

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What does this mean: And if all else fails? Fri May 04, 2007 22:48 pm  What does this mean: And if all else fails?
 

Yes, it does. The expression 'if all else fails' is used to mean 'if all other attempts are unsuccessful'.

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What does this mean: And if all else fails? Fri May 04, 2007 23:59 pm  What does this mean: And if all else fails?
 

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