IDIOMS PART 25

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.

201. Target as

Examples

          The Aurora program is targeted at improving women's health.

          Incorrect Usage: The uncomplimentary remarks were targeted to the host.

         Correct Usage: The uncomplimentary remarks were targeted at the host.

202. Train to

Examples

         I train to perform like an athlete.

        Incorrect Usage: He was trained as an athlete ever since he was a child..

       Correct Usage: He was trained to become an athlete ever since he was a child.

203. Use as

Examples

         The airline staff supplies cotton balls to use as ear plugs.

         Incorrect Usage: language can be used like a weapon..

         Correct Usage: language can be used as a weapon.

204. The use of

Examples

         The bar is for the use of members only.

         Certain business issues are arising through the use of social media.

205. View as

For example

        Crews continue to drill a relief well, viewed as the best chance to stop the leak altogether.

206. In violation of

Examples

        They were in open violation of the treaty.

        Steve Mason notified that his property is in violation of the local land laws.

207. Wait on

Examples

         He seems to expect me to wait on him hand and foot. 

        We'll wait on the results of blood tests and then proceed with the investigation.

208. Wait for

Examples

         I would just hang around and wait for the game to get over.

        We are waiting for the rain to stop before we go out.

209. To be willing to do sth

Examples

        On eBay, international customers are willing to pay a premium to get their hands on an iPad.

        They keep a list of people willing to work nights.

210. Worry about

Examples

        Economists are worried about the rising unemployment figures.

        Don't worry about me. i'll be alright.

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IDIOMS PART 24

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.

191. (the) same as

Examples

         Our children go to the same school as theirs.

         The creation process for Active ETFs is exactly the same as it would be for any ETF.

192. (the) same to X as to Y

For example

         Our pledge is the same to them as to our supporters.

193. Save for

Examples

        Save for William, no one else passed the exam.

        I'm saving for a new bike.

194. Save from

Examples

        Many people use business school to save them from dull jobs.

        The prize money saved her from having to find a job.

195. In search of

For example

        The vast majority of “illegal” immigrants come to the U.S. in search of jobs.

196. Subject to

For example

        RIL does not have absolute right over gas and price is subject to government approval.

197. Superior to

Examples

        This model is technically superior to its competitors.

        Submarines owned by a private oil company are superior to the ones at the disposal of the U.S. military.

198. Suspicious of

Examples

        They became suspicious of his behavior and contacted to the police.

        Investors are suspicious of new issues, especially from private equity.

199. Sympathy for

Examples

       I have no sympathy for Sarah, it's all her own fault.

       They had gained citizenship the right way and had no sympathy for illegals.

200. Sympathize with

Examples

        I find it very hard to sympathize with him.

        You have to sympathize with people who have food allergies.

  

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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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181. Replace with

Examples
            I would like to know if you can remove the installed anti-virus and replace with Norton.
            It's not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks.

182. Require of

Examples

            What is required of me in this job?

            A minimum of 100000 signatures is required of  registered candidates.

183. Require that X Y

Examples

             Employers require that prospective employees pass all medical tests.

            The situation required that he be present.

           ( The situation required that he should be present. - British English)

184. Require X to do Y

Examples

           True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty.

           All candidates will be required to take a short test.

185. Resemble sb/sth

Examples

          Whitney says U.S.states resemble Greece in financial condition.

          The plant resembles  grass in appearance.

186. Resemblance to sb/sth

Examples

          The movie bears little resemblance to the original novel.

         She bears an uncanny resemblance to Dido.

187. Resemblance between X and Y

Examples

        The resemblance between the two signatures was remarkable.

        There was a striking resemblance between the Summit logo and the design of the crescent moon.

188. Rivalry between X and Y

Examples

         The rivalry between Red Sox and Yankees is one of the most celebrated in professional sports.

         There is a certain amount of friendly rivalry between the teams.

189. The rivals X and Y

For example

        The firm has been locked in legal battle with its rivals Sony and Microsoft.

190. Sacrifice for

Examples

       Would you sacrifice your bank account for a chance to go to Europe?

       Some dancers sacrifice fluidity for technique.

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IDIOMS PART 22

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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171.Question whether 

Examples
            AMC said it was not clear from the question whether information was sought about the residential houses.
            He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault.

172. Range from X to Y

Examples

            The winter weather ranges from bad to terrible in this part of the north.

           The GMAT scores at top business schools will range from 650 to 750.

173. Range of

Examples

            The hotel offers a wide range of facilities.

            There is a full range of activities for children.

174. Rather than

For Example

             Bajaj Auto would focus on delivering performance rather than just concentrate on a low price band.

175. Reluctant to

            Incorrect Usage: The child was reluctant about jumping into the deep end of the pool.

           Correct Usage: The child was reluctant to jump into the deep end of the pool.

176. Refer to

Examples

            My doctor referred me to a  specialist.

            If you have any more questions, you should refer to a grammar book.

177. Regard as

Examples

           I have always regarded you as my friend.

          The level of ash is at higher density than aircraft manufacturers regard as safe for engines.

178. X regarded as Y

For example

          Wharton's finance program is regarded as the finest in the world.

179. Result in

Examples

          I hope that this will result in the police finding your car..

         Facebook bug results in serious privacy breach.

180. Result from

Examples

         It will be interesting to see what results from your efforts.

         It eliminates the depreciation expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of the business.

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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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161. Prior to

Example
           The Telephone singer hid backstage prior to her performance at the Costume Institute Gala.

162. Prized as

Examples

           Pink corals have been prized as jewelry for 5000 years.

           These long-stemmed roses are highly prized as cut flowers.

163. Prized for

Examples

           Gold Jewellery has been prized for thousands of years.

           Russets are prized for low moisture and high starch content.

164. Profit by/from

Examples

           We tried to profit by our mistakes.

           The global economic recovery helped to boost the company's net profit by 8% to $4.8 billion.

           Farmers are profiting from the new legislation. 

165. Prohibit from

Examples

           You are prohibited from using a calculator on test day.

           Libda said while Palestinian law prohibited its people from working at Israeli settlements.

166. Promise to

Examples

           Is this book promised to anyone?

          The college principal promised to look into the matter.

167. Promise of

Examples

         The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes.

         American Idol launched with fanfare, with a promise of bigger extravaganza for the viewers this 

season.

168. Protest against 

Examples

         The workers staged a protest against the proposed changes in their contracts.

         Experts say that alcohol can protect against one kind of stroke.

169. Provide with

Examples

        We are here to provide the public with a service.

        The company would be helped by Unisys to provide with global-desk side support.

170. Published by/ Published in

Examples

        The study was published by the Economics Journal.

        Established in 1902, The Times is now published in 37 editions across 11 states.

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151. Participate in

Examples

         She didn't participate in the discussion.

         We encourage students to participate in the running of the college.

152. Perceive as 

Examples

        What do you perceive as the single largest issue facing the town?

        This discovery was perceived as a major breakthrough.

153. Permit X to Y

Examples

      The state permitted Rio Tinto to mine areas currently under the control of Naxalites.

      She would not permit herself to look at them.

154. Persuade X to Y

Examples

      You should try to persuade him to come.

     It's very difficult to persuade kids to not eat chocolates.

155. Potential to

Examples

       He has the potential to become a world-class musician.

      A graduate of a top business school has the potential to make over $100,000.

156. Preferable to

Examples

      Mr Wolfson said that spending cuts are far preferable to tax increases.

      Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home.

157. Prefer X to Y

Examples

       I much prefer jazz to rock music.

       Patients prefer powder  to liquid lactulose for the treatment of constipation.

158. Prejudiced against 

Examples

      Tea Party supporters say the movement is not prejudiced against President Obama.

      There is a little prejudice against workers from other EU states.

159. Pressure to

Example

     Trichet is under pressure to do more to calm markets after the pledge of a $142 billion bailout for Greece.

160. Prevent from

Examples

     Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against injustice.

     That still leaves a vast quantity of oil that crews may be unable to prevent from washing onto the marshes.

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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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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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131. Native to

Examples
        There is a unique business culture native to the U.S.
        The tiger is native to India.

132. Need to

Examples
        Living in New York City is an experience everyone needs to try.
        He needs to win this game to stay in the match.

133. A need for

Examples
       The crsis in the Greek economy showed the need for greater transparency.
       There is an urgent need for qualified teachers.

134. Necessary to

Examples
       It may be necessary to buy a new one.
       It doesn't seem necessary for us to meet.

135. Necessity of

Examples
       We were discussing the necessity of employing more staff.
       The council reaffirmed the necessity of Israel's accession to the NPT.

136.  Necessity for

Examples
        We recognize the necessity for a written argument.
         The report highlights the necessity for stronger regulations and accountability of bond funds.

137. Neither .....nor

Examples
        I neither knew nor cared what had happened to him.
        Their house is neither big nor small.

138. No less......than

Example
         Today's players are no less skilled than the legends of yesterday.

139. No sooner...than

Example
         No sooner did the Democrats on the Energy Committee read them than they abruptly cancelled the hearings.

140. Not X but rather Y

Example
        The move is not an official resolution, but rather a declaration intended mainly to satisfy Egypt.


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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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121.Localized in

Examples
          Most Internet venture capital is localized in a few areas of the world.
         Are international Charities becoming more localized in the economic crisis?

122. Manage to

Examples
          We managed to get to the airport in time.
          How did you manege to persuade him?

123. Mandate that

Examples
         The law mandates that imported goods be identified as such.
         Basel II guidelines mandate that banks must avoid becoming overly saturated with any one asset class.

124. Meet with

Examples
        The President met with senior White House aides.
        N. Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is expected to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing.

125.Mistake X for Y

Correct Usage: Because of the sisters' similar  looks, one was often mistaken for the other.

Incorrect Usage: Because of the sisters' similar  looks, one was often mistaken as the other.

126. Modeled after

Examples

       Robot Modeled After Bat And Dolphin Echolocation Behavior.

       The judicial building is modeled after the Parthenon.

127. More common among X than Y

Example

       Up until the mid-1990s, melanoma was more common among women than men.

128. More than ever

Correct Usage: I regret more than ever not getting into HBS.

Incorrect Usage: I regret more than never not getting into HBS.

129. (No) more than

Example

       The country's economy is likely to register growth of more than 5% in the first three months of the year.

130. Move away from

Example

        China should adopt a property-ownership tax and gradually move away from the existing system.

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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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111. In order to

- in order to  

  Correct Usage: She began dating the playboy in order to go to the best parties.

  Usage: She began dating the playboy in order that she got to go to the best parties.

112. Invest in

Examples

             Now is a good time to invest in the property market.

             He invested his life savings in his son's business.

113. Invest with

- Invest sb with sth = to give sb power pr authority, especially as part of their job.

Examples

             The new position invested her with a good deal of responsibility.

114. Isolate from

Examples

             We isolated the children from the source of the disease.

             We must keep the oil and gas industry isolated from influence on politics.

115. Just as.......so too

Example

             Just as the number of vendors has gone up, so too has the number of violations.

116. Just as X, so Y

Example

            Just as Kate was considered for a seat at Harvard Business School, so was Tina.

117. Known to

Correct Usage: Even as a young boy he was known to explore different ways of doing things.

Incorrect Usage: Even as a young boy, he was known as wanting to explore different ways of doing things.

118. Lead to

Examples

            Rapid growth often leads to problems.

            A life of crime will lead to inevitable sorrow.

119. Left, right and center

Example

             The rebels were firing at people left, right and center.

120. Less than

Example

             Retail sales rise less than expected.

- Less X than Y

Example

              High-tech fishing trawlers less effficient than Victorian fleets'.

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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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101. Get rid of 
- Get rid of sb/sth = to make yourself free of sb/sth that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw sth away.

Examples
              The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste.
              We get rid of all the old furniture.

102. Grow out of 
- Grow out of sth (of a child)  = too become to big to fit into a piece of clothing

Example
              He's already grown out of his school uniform.

- Grow out of sth = to stop doing sth as you become older.

Example
               Most children suck their thumbs but they grow out of it.

- Grow out of sth = to develop from sth

Example
             The idea for a book grew out of a visit to Italia.

103. Hypothesize that
- Hypothesize that = to suggest a way of explaining sth when you do not definitely know about it

Example
              We can only hypothesize that the cases we know about are typical.

104. Incline to
- Incline to sth = to tend to think or behave in a particular way; to make sb do this

Example
             I incline to the view that we should take no action at this stage.

105. Independent of
- Independent of sb/sth = not connected with or influenced by sth; not connected with each other

Example
             The police force should be independent of direct government control.

106. Identical to/with
- Identical to/with sb/sth = similar in every detail

Examples
             Her dress is almost identical to mine.
           The number on the card should be identical with the one on the checkbook.

107. Indifferent toward

Example
            Some countries are indifferent towards human rights.

108. Indicate that

Examples
           Barly results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
           Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.

109. Indicate to

Example
           In his letter he indicated to us he was willing to cooperate.

110. Inherit from

Examples
         The way the human body stores fat is something we inherit from our parents.
         She inherited a passion for music from her grandfather.


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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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91. Fail in
- Fail in sth = to not be successful in achieving sth

Example
           She failed in her attempt to persuade him.

92. Fail to
- Fail to do sth = not to do sth

Example
           He failed to keep the appointment.

- Fail to do sth =  to not be successful in achieving sth

Example
            She failed to get into art college.

93. Fear that

Example
            They fear that some aspects of financial reform will benefit the big banks.

94. Fluctuation in

Example
           All electricity networks need to manage unpredictable fluctuations in consumer demand.

95. Fascinated by
- Fascinated by sth = very interested in sth

Example
           I've always been fascinated by his ideas.

96. Flee from
- Flee from sb/sth = to leave a person or place very quickly 

Example
           The convict fled from the country.

97. Forbid to
- Forbid sb to do sth = to order sb not to do sth

Example
            You are all forbidden to leave.

98. Force sb to do sth
- Force sb/yourself to do sth = to make sb do something they do not want to do

Examples
             The president was forced to resign.
             She forced herself to be polite to them.

99. Focus on
- Focus on sb/sth =  to give attention, effort,etc. to one particular subject, person, situation rather than another

Example
            The discussion focused on three main problems.

100. From X to Y

Example
          Australia interest rates rise from 3% to 4.5%‎.


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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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81.Encourage to
- Encourage sb to do sth = to persuade sb to do sth by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do

Example
           Banks encourage people to borrow money.

82. Encourage in
- Encourage sb in th = to give sb support, courage or hope

Example
          My parents have always encourage me in my choice of career.

83.Be envious of
- Be envious of sb/sth = wanting to be the same situation as sb else; wanting sth that sb has

Examples
            Everyone is so envious of her.
            They were envious of his success.

84. Be equal to

 Example
            Greece's public deficit was equal to 13.6% of its gross domestic product.

85. Escape from

Example
             He escaped from prison this morning.

86. Estimate to be

Example
             Total non-farm losses in Arizona are estimated to be around $50 million.

87. Except for
- Except for >>> used before you mention the only thing or person about which statement is not true

Example
            I had nothing on except for my socks.

88. Except that
- Except that >>> used before you mention sth that makes a statement not completely true

Example
           I didn't tell him anything expect that I needed the money.

89. Expect to

Example

             The king was expected to protect his people.

90. Essential to

Example

           Heat is essential to life.

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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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71. Dispose of
- Dispose of sb/sth = to get rid of sb/sth that you do not want or cannot keep

Example
            The difficulties of disposing of nuclear waste are very much clear.

- Dispose of sb/sth = to deal with a problem, question or threat successfully 

Example
           That seems to have disposed of most of their arguments.

72. Dispute whether
- Dispute whether = to question whether sth is true and valid

Example
            It is disputed whether the law applies in this case.

73. Draw to
- Draw sb/sth to sth  

Example
              Italia has been drawn to play Spain.

74. Draw on
- Draw (sth) (on sb) = to take out a weapon, such as gun or sword, in order to attack sb
Example
              She drew a revolver on me.

75. "Dream of" Vs Dream about
- Dream of >> want, imagine
- Dream about >> dream while sleeping

Examples
               She dreams of running her own business.
                I dream about you last night.

76. Elect to
- Elect to do sth = to choose to do sth

Example
              Increasing numbers of people elect to work from home nowadays.

77. Elect sb/sth

Example
               Flushing Township voters elect Brian Gilstrap Peck as the next mayor.

78. Emerge from
- Emerge from sth = to come out of a dark, confined or hidden place

Example
               The swimmer emerges from the lake.

79.Emerge as
- Emerge as sth = to appear or to become known, to start to exist

Example
               He emerged as a key figure in the campaign.

80. Enable to
- Enable sb to do sth = to make it possible for sb to do sth

Example
                The software enables you to create your own DVDs.


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IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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61. Demonstrate that
- Demonstrate that = to show sth clearly by giving proof or evidence

  Example
               These results demonstrate that our campaign is working.

62. Depend on
- Depend on sb/sth = to rely on sb/sth and be able to trust them

Example
              He was the sort of person you could depend on

- Depend on sth = to be affected or decided by sth

Example
               Does the quality of teaching depend on class size?

63. Depict as
- Depict sb/sth as sb/sth = to describe sth in words, or give an impression of sth in words or with a picture

Example
             The advertisements depict smoking as glamorous and attractive.

64. Descend from
- be descended from sb = to be related to sb who lived a long time ago

Example
            He claims to be descended from a Spanish prince.

65.Desirous of
- Desirous of sth/ of doing sth = having a wish for sth; wanting sth

Example
           At that point Franco was desirous of prolonging the war.

66. Distinguish between A and B
- Distinguish between A and B = to recognize the difference between two people or things

Example
            English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter.

67. Distinguish A from B 
-  Distinguish A from B =  to recognize the difference between two people or things

Example 
              It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other.

68.  Distinguish A and B
-Distinguish A and B = to recognize the difference between two people or things

Example
            Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish.

69. Disagree with 
Example
             We completely disagree with the hostile approach of the Ministry

70. Discourage from
- Discourage sb from dong sth = to try to prevent sb from doing sth

Example
            His parents tried to discourage him from being an actor.

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IDIOMS PART 10

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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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.

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IDIOMS PART 9

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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46. "Credit with" vs " "Credit to"
- Credit A with B = to believe or say  that sb is responsible for doing sth, especially something good
- Credit B to A = to believe or say  that sb is responsible for doing sth, especially something good

Examples
             The company is credited with inventing the industrial robot.
             The invention of the industrial robot is credit to the company.

- Credit A (with B) = to add an amount of money to sb's bank account
- Credit B (to A) = to add an amount of money to sb's bank account

Examples
            Your account has been credited with $50,000.
            $50,000 has been credited to your account.

- Credit A with B = to believe that sb/sth has a particular good quality or feature

 Examples
            I credited you with a little more sense.

47. Give credit for
- Give credit for sth = praise or approval because you are responsible for sth good that has happened

Examples
            Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar.

48. Credit to
- Credit to sb/sth = a person or thing whose qualities or achievements are praised and who therefore earns respect for sb/sth else

Example
             She is credited to the school.

49. Date back to/ date from
- Date back to/ date from : to have existed since a particular time in the past or for the length of time mentioned

Examples
             The college dates back to medieval times.
             A law dating from the 17th century.

50.Deal with
- Deal with sth = to solve a problem, perform a task, etc

Examples

             He's good at dealing with pressure.
              Have you dealt with these letters yet?
- Deal with sth = to be about sth 

Example
             Her poems  often deal with the subject of death.


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IDIOMS PART 8

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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36. Compensate for
- Compensate for sth = to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc.

Example
                        Nothing can compensate for the loss of love one.

37. Comply with
- Comply with sth = to obey a rule, an order,etc.

Example
                         They refused to comply with the UN resolution.

38. Comprise of
- Comprise of sth = to have sb/sth as parts or members

Example
               The committee is comprised of representatives from both the public and private sectors.

39. "Concur in" vs " concur with"
- Concur in an option
- Concur with a person

Example
                      I concur in the result reached by the majority.
         Eurogroup Ministers concur with the Commission that market access for Greece is not sufficient.

40. Consequence of
- Consequence of sth = a result of sth that has happened

Example
                       The company doesn't foresee any job losses as a consequence of the deal.

41. Consider X Y
- Consider sb/sth  sth = to think of sb/sth in a particular way.

Example
                     He considers himself an expert on the subject.

42. Consist in
- Consist in sth = to have something as the main or only part or feature

Example
The advantages would consist in obtaining the necessary resources to fund large infrastructure projects.

43. Consist of
- Consist of sb/ sth = to be formed from the things or people mentioned

Example
                      The committee consists of ten members.

44. Contend that
- Contend that = to say that sth is true, especially in argument 

Example
             I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point.

45. Contract A with B
- Contract A with B = to compare two things in order to show  the differences between them

Example
                   It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one.



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IDIOMS PART 7

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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31. Call for
- Call for sb: to collect sb in order to go somewhere

Example

                           I'll call for you at 7 o'clock.

- Call for sth: to need sth

Example

                          The situation calls for prompt action.

32. Care for
- Care for sb = to look after sb who is sick, very old, very young, etc.

Example

                       She moved back home to care for her elderly parents.

33. Claim to be
- Claim to be = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it.

Example

                        He does claim to be an expert.

34. Collaborate with
- Collaborate with sb on sth = to work together with sb in order to produce or achieve sth

Example

                     We have collaborated on many projects over the years.

35. Collide with
- Collide with sb/ sth: if two people, vehicles,etc. collide , they crash into each other

Examples

                        The car collided head-on with the van.
                        As he fell, his head collided with the table.

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IDIOMS PART 6

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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26. Base on
- Base on = to use an idea, a fact,a situation,etc as the point from which sth can be developed

Examples
                 
                    The results are based on a comprehensive ten year study.
                   What are you basing this theory on?

27. Believe X to be Y
- Believe sth to be = to think that sth is true or possible, athough you are not completely certain

Examples

              The vases are believed to be worth over %20,000 each.
              After seeing the flying saucer, I believe UFOs to be a real phenomenon.

28. Belief in
- Belief in sth/sb: a strong feeling that sth/sb exists or is true, confidence that sth/sb is good or right

 Examples
                     
                     I admire his passion belief in what he is doing.
                    Belief in God plays a positive role in the treatment of anxiety and depression.

29. Benefit from
-Benefit from sth = to be in a better position because of sth

   Examples

                Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes?
               EU diplomats are likely to benefit from a new intelligence hub.

30. Between A and B.

  Examples

                 I sat down between Sarah and John.
                Children must attend school between the age of 5 and 16.



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IDIOMS PART 5

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
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21. Attest to
- attest to sth = to show or prove that sth is true

Example

                Contemporary accounts attest to his courage and determination.

22. Authority to
- authority to do sth = the power or right to do something

 Examples

                        Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques.
                        We have the authority to search this building.

23. Averse to 
- averse to sth/ to doing sth = not liking sth or wanting to do sth; opposed to do sth

Examples

                              He was averse to any change.
                In the past two years, retail investors became completely averse to putting money in IPOs.

24. Aware of
- Aware of sth = knowing or realizing sth

Example

                  I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs.

- Aware of sb/sth = noticing that sth is present, or that sth is happening

Example

                    They suddenly became aware of people looking at them

25. Aware that
- Aware that = knowing or realizing sth

Example

                         Were you aware that something was wrong?

- Aware that = noticing that sth is present, or that sth is happening

Example

                          I was aware that she was trembling.


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