IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.
51. Debate over
Example
A public debate over the choice for the next governor-general is unusual in Canada.
52. Debate on
Example
Recent high court cases revive debate on judicial activism.
Note: "Debate on" could be on a single issue, topic, etc.
" Debate over" could be over two or more issues, etc.
But the usage depends on what and how many issues are being debated.
53.Debate about
Example
The candidates
debate about taxes tomorrow.
54. Decide on
- Decide on sth = to choose sth from a number of possibilities
Examples
We're still trying to decide on a venue.
We decided on the new format.
55. Decline in
Example
Reliance Capital Ltd, posted a 57% decline in net profit for fiscal 2009.
56. Defend against
- Defend against sb/sth = to protect sb/sth from attack
Example
Wal-Mart must defend against bias suit.
57. Define as
- Define sth as sth
Example
We have to define
that comment as careless and unthinking.
58. Delighted by
- Delighted by = very pleased
Example
She was delighted by the news of the wedding.
59. Delighted to
- Delighted to do sth
Example
I'd be delighted to come.
60.Demand that
- Demand that = to ask for sth very firmly
Example
The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn.
To be continued
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