Meaning of Over and Through

[Djavdet]

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]

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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]

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]

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Sometimes they don't exist and sometimes they are other idioms.
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[Morteza]

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

[Mister Micawber]

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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]

Hi,
Thanks a lot!
Best regards,
Morteza

[Joyce Wu]

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

[Sulai007]

hi!please assist me, 'what is the exact meaning of i dont think i can stand much more of this'.

Thanks in advance!

[Beeesneees]

This is driving me crazy. I don't like it and I can't stay here and listen to/see/think about it any more.
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[Sedans]

Hi,
Can I use the worst is behind instead of the worst is over, or it doesn't make a sense?
I ask such a question because in my country we use the first expression.
Thanks.
Seda.

[Mister Micawber]

Yes, I've often heard 'the worst is behind us'.
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