Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
to surpass; to pass; to go beyond; to outdo
exceed
equal
worry
gross
full quiz correct answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   Album   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

Meaning of out-and-out



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
"black look" instead of "white look" | difference between got married, getting married, get married, etc?
listening exercisestell a friend
Message
Author
Meaning of out-and-out #1 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:34 am   Meaning of out-and-out
 

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #411 "English Slang Idioms (151)", question 2

James told her that he did not have her lost bicycle. Unfortunately for him, the handlebars were just visible from around the corner right where she was standing. She yelled "James, that is an out and ......... lie!" and slapped him.

(a) in
(b) under
(c) about
(d) out

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #411 "English Slang Idioms (151)", answer 2

James told her that he did not have her lost bicycle. Unfortunately for him, the handlebars were just visible from around the corner right where she was standing. She yelled "James, that is an out and out lie!" and slapped him.

Correct answer: (d) out

Your answer was: incorrect
James told her that he did not have her lost bicycle. Unfortunately for him, the handlebars were just visible from around the corner right where she was standing. She yelled "James, that is an out and in lie!" and slapped him.
_________________________

pleas,can you tell me,what does it mean,,that is out and out lie,
thahk you.
Maggie U.
Maggie U.
Guest





Meaning of out-and-out #2 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:31 am   Meaning of out-and-out
 

out-and-out = complete, total, obvious
_________________
Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's
Mister Micawber
Language Coach


Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 13015

Learn to use the present simple with the help of this short storyEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!Read these English anecdotes and maybe smile today? Subscribe to free email English course
Display posts from previous:   
"black look" instead of "white look" | difference between got married, getting married, get married, etc?
ESL Forum | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests) All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
Can you explain have, had we have had or also apostrphe e.g. james's or james'"loved ones" instead of "loves ones"What is documentation?'By all means, take a few.' vs 'At all means, take a few.'walk on eggshells? - be careful with him? thanks!'The teacher warned the children' vs 'The teacher warn the children'What department is the new girl in vs. Which department is the new girl in?Make no charge?casual meeting vs probable meetingbig vs. grandWhat is the difference between "who" and "whom"?What does 'easy money' mean?Formality or informality

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail