IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.
141. Noted that
Example
Fischer noted that the countries defined as "developing" posted stronger economic growth.
142. Not X but Y
Example
It may not be a bestseller but broadband study may quell its critics.
143. Not so as/not so much..as
Examples
Quality is not so much a concern as the government is expected to divest only in profitable PSUs.
Murder mysteries now are not so much intuitive and leg-work driven as science driven.
144. Not only...but also
Example
Stanford not only has the highest GMAT average, but also the highest GPA.
145. Not so much to X....as to Y
Example
The goal is not so much to achieve something as to create the impression that it is achieving something.
146. Obvious to
Examples
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.
It is shocking how people are oblivious to the fact that e-mails are a treasure trove for lawyers.
147. X order Y ..to do Z
Example
He refused to stop his car despite being ordered to do so by police.
148. Originate from
Example
Some of our customs originate from old beliefs.
149. Originate in
Examples
All your troubles originate in your lungs..
According to experts, 70% of all bank fraud cases originate in a branch.
150. Originate with
Example
This idea originated with the committee.
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