what does "foe" mean?

Mancy · #1 (permalink) Thu Oct 04, 2007 22:34 pm *what does "foe" mean?*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #145 "Short Idioms Exam", question 1

After their argument, John didn't know if Rick was a friend or ..........

(a) blood
(b) rival
(c) fiend
(d) foe

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #145 "Short Idioms Exam", answer 1

After their argument, John didn't know if Rick was a friend or foe.

Correct answer: (d) foe
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what does "foe" mean?

Mancy

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:22 am *what does "foe" mean?*

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Do you have a DICTIONARY?
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Aiken · #3 (permalink) Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:21 am *what does "foe" mean?*

WHY FOE BUT NOT RIVAL?
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Mister Micawber · #4 (permalink) Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:48 am *what does "foe" mean?*

The fixed expression is 'friend or foe' (notice the alliteration).
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