IDIOMS - COURT INTERPRETERS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

According to Hoyle CORRECT ANSWER By the rules following the rules Acid test CORRECT ANSWER An acid test is something that proves whether something is good, effective, etc., or not. After the fashion CORRECT ANSWER poorly All over but the shouting CORRECT ANSWER finished As the crows fly CORRECT ANSWER Direct At bay CORRECT ANSWER At a distance at sixes and sevens CORRECT ANSWER in a state of confusion and disorder At the bottom of the hour CORRECT ANSWER at the 1/2 hour (11:30am) At arm’s length CORRECT ANSWER at a distance Caveat emptor CORRECT ANSWER "let the buyer beware" - buyer is responsible to examine the goods Common property / tenancy CORRECT ANSWER when 2 or more people own property and their right does not end at death. Property passes to their heirs. Joint tenancy CORRECT ANSWER when 2 or more people own property and their right ends with death. Therefore, all rights are passed to the other joint tenants. Fee simple CORRECT ANSWER absolute ownership of property Free and clear CORRECT ANSWER owning something without restrictions Goods and Chattels CORRECT ANSWER personal property Have (someone) dead to rights CORRECT ANSWER prove someone guilty In abeyance CORRECT ANSWER Halted temporarily Stay of execution CORRECT ANSWER A court order temporarily stop another order or judgement.