Meaning of dessert

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English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #77 "American homophones", question 1

I would eat ......... 24/7 if I could get away with it.

(a) desert
(b) dessert
(c) deserts
(d) assest

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #77 "American homophones", answer 1

I would eat dessert 24/7 if I could get away with it.

Correct answer: (b) dessert
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what does dessert mean dessert?

[Alan]

Hi,

Dessert is often eaten at the end of a meal after the main course and can consist of some kind of tart or fresh fruit or ice cream.

Alan
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[Marica]

Hi,

Can you tell me what "If I could get away with it'-means.
Thank you very much
Marica

[Alan]

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Hi Marica,

'Get away with' suggests that you can do something and not be punished for doing it or prevented from doing it.

Alan
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[Saneta]

What do the numbers 24/7 point out in this sentence?

[Torsten]

24 hours 7 days a week (nonstop).
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