In these phrases, “to” and “with” have different meanings depending on the circumstance in which this phrase is used. “What happened to” is usually used in reference to a specific person, group of people, or a specific place. “What happened with” is usually used to refer to a s...
When I talk to my ESL students, one of the first things that throws them off in conversation is the use of idioms. I used one right there: to throw someone off. You may very well understand the meaning of the word throw, but why am I using it in a sentence about idioms and my s...
9. Idioms The SAT often asks questions involving common idioms. Incorrect answer choices will have a slight variation of the idiomatic expression, such as with an incorrect preposition or the wrong ordering of words. Answering these questions correctly requires knowing the phrases themselves, and read...