“Come up to scratch” began as a boxing term about stepping to a line. Now it means meeting the expected standard.
Feasible vs. possible: what is the difference?
Possible means it can happen or exist. Feasible means it can realistically be done with the resources, time, or conditions you have.
What “get your ducks in a row” means, and where it likely comes from
“Get your ducks in a row” means to get organized before acting. Here is the likely image behind it and how to use it naturally.
What “have skin in the game” means and where it comes from
“Have skin in the game” means having a real stake in an outcome. Here is where the expression comes from and how people use it today.
Inversion After Negative Adverbials Exercise
C1 advanced multiple-choice gap-fill exercise on inversion after negative adverbials; exactly 12 items.
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