Meaning of Over and Through

Djavdet · #1 (permalink) Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:48 am *Meaning of Over and Through*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test "Responses (5)", question 7

Jill: 'I don't think I can stand much more of this.'
Frank: '.........'

(a) The worst is by.
(b) The worst is through.
(c) The worst is over.
(d) The worst is gone.

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test "Responses (5)", answer 7

Jill: 'I don't think I can stand much more of this.'
Frank: 'The worst is over.'

Correct answer: (c) The worst is over.

Your answer was: incorrect
Jill: 'I don't think I can stand much more of this.'
Frank: 'The worst is through.'
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'I don't think I can stand much more of this.'

The Kind of response that is associated with the statement is to sooth the person and it is still not over.. So, in my View i feel " The worst is through " might be apt.. Guide me if i'm wrong.

Djavdet

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:10 am *The worst is over*

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Over and through have the same meaning (= finished, completed), but the stock phrase in English is the worst is over.
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Luda · #3 (permalink) Wed Apr 23, 2008 22:35 pm *Meaning of Over and Through*

Hi! In tests as answeres very often are used idioms. If I understand right only right one is existing and other three don't exist? Or they can be used with other sentences?
Thank You.
P.S. Sorry, for mistakes. I would be happy if you correct it.

Mister Micawber · #4 (permalink) Wed Apr 23, 2008 22:43 pm *Meaning of Over and Through*

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Sometimes they don't exist and sometimes they are other idioms.
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Morteza · #5 (permalink) Sat Apr 18, 2009 14:06 pm *Meaning of Over and Through*

Hi,
But I haven't got the general meaning of these two sentences yet.
Many thanks,
Morteza

Mister Micawber · #6 (permalink) Sat Apr 18, 2009 14:43 pm *Meaning of Over and Through*

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I'm not sure which two sentences you are speaking of now, Morteza, but:

(a) The worst is by.-- No meaning
(b) The worst is through.-- Not natural, bordering on no meaning
(c) The worst is over. = The most difficult/unpleasant part is finished
(d) The worst is gone.- No meaning
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Morteza · #7 (permalink) Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:27 am *Meaning of Over and Through*

Hi,
Thanks a lot!
Best regards,
Morteza

Joyce Wu · #8 (permalink) Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:11 am *Meaning of Over and Through*

thanks for Mr.Micawber's explantion.
i think i got it.

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