Quick Quiz

Which one is correct?

J: Can I borrow your bicycle?
S: Sure, but I must have it back (?) tonight. (= tonight or before)

1. on
2. by
3. in

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Hardly

Hardly

Word Form
Adverb

Meaning
Almost not.

Examples
1. I can hardly believe it.
2. I could hardly hear the lecturer.

References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hardly?q=Hardly
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Hardly
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/hardly

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Up in the air

Up in the air

(= Not settled.)

Example

1. The plan to issue new shares is still up in the air.

Reference

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/up-in-the-air

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Quick quiz

Which one is correct?
Jeffrey hasn't been to the theatre (?).
(= For a long period of time.)

1. for age
2. for ages

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A high standard of personal hygiene…

A high standard of personal hygiene…

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Get on / Get in

1. Get on 

Meaning

Enter a bus, train, etc.

Example

1. I got on the bus.

2. Get in / Get into

Meaning

To enter something.

Examples

1. He opened the doors of the car and we got in.

2. Sarah got in a taxi.

Remark

We can’t stand in a car. So, we don’t use ‘get on a taxi’. 

References

https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/get+on

https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/get+in

https://www.usingenglish.com/reference/phrasal-verbs/get+on.html

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Quick Quiz

Which one is correct?

Sarah got (?) a taxi.

1. on 

2. in

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In the clouds

In the clouds
(=unrealistic.)

Example
1. His thinking is sometimes in the clouds.

Reference
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/in-the-clouds

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