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What does this idiom mean "to ace something"?



 
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What does this idiom mean "to ace something"? #1 (permalink) Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:17 am   What does this idiom mean "to ace something"?
 

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #27 "American Slang Words (1)", question 1

I feel really good about this class. I'm going to ace the exam tomorrow.

(a) fail
(b) do well or excel in
(c) play cards during

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #27 "American Slang Words (1)", answer 1

I feel really good about this class. I'm going to do well or excel in the exam tomorrow.

Correct answer: (b) do well or excel in
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What does this idiom mean "to ace something"? #2 (permalink) Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:27 am   What does this idiom mean "to ace something"?
 

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This is a vocabulary/idiom question. The idea is that 'to ace [a test. etc]' means 'to do well; to excel' in it.
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What does this idiom mean "to ace something"? #3 (permalink) Sun Jul 22, 2007 14:01 pm   What does this idiom mean "to ace something"?
 

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The expression "to ace an exam/a test" also suggests that you will receive an 'A' (i.e. the best/highest grade).
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