lead the charge? What does that mean? I stumbled upon this expression at the following passage. Both the Catholic Health Association and abortion rights groups approved. And the group "leading the charge" against the rule, Catholic bishop, called the announcement a first step in the right direction. Btu some religious groups remained unhappy, calling the announcement an accounting gimmick. I had no idea what that meant, so as usual, I googled and found this explanation. "To lead a charge" literally means to be at the forefront of an actual, physical attack on an enemy's military force. Think of someone mounted on a horse with his sword drawn, spurring his horse forward and exhorting his fellows to do the same. ........... With the help of the above, I can get a glimpse of the expression. But still cannot understand the following... ( especially against! ) And the group "leading the charge" against the rule, Catholic bishop, called the announcement a first step in the right direction. What this sentence means

What should I say in this particular situation. Let's say that you are a high schooler. And your final is just around the corner. Your mom expects [I even don't know it would be the right usage of 'expect' in this situation] you to perform better at this time. And she expressed her expectation to her son saying.. '__________________________________.' What would you say in this situation? 1. Dear, I look forward to seeing a better grade! 2. I have a lot riding on you, especially your grade :) 3. I expect a good grade of yours! The three above can be used? Or any other suggestions?

What does 'waiver' means? While reading a news article regarding fake drugs, the following sentence came into my view. While the F.D.A. does not prosecute individual consumers whose purchases present no threat to themselves or the public and grant some waiver to those buying less than three months' supply of a drug from abroad, most are still technically considered criminals. In above sentence, I failed to understand what 'waiver' means. Grant some waiver to those? When I googled the definition of it, it is an act or instance of waiving a right or claim. ( And waive means give up or relinquish. ) Can anyone give me an alternative word instead of waiver? Maybe an incentive? And I felt like I had seen the word 'waiver' in my college tuition fee. Like my tuition fee is waived or something like that. Am I correct?

'as something goes' what does it mean? As technology goes, telephones are thought to be quite simple. As lectures go, it was very interesting. As teaching goes, no one beats him. What do the sentences mean with as ____ go(es)? I checked it on Merriam-Webster dictionary, and it is said ' used to compare someone or something with someone or something else of the same kind.' But, with the definition, doesn't the phrase need something else to compare? And actually, to begin with, I just failed to how to use the word. Anyone to help me find out the definition of the phrase and how to use ( preferably with a example by your own? )

What does 'not be much of a something' phrase mean? Hi, there. Thank you for your help in advance. I came across this sentence while studying; I'm not much of a social networker. I understood the meaning of this sentence, but wanted to know more about the usage of 'be not much of something.' I checked it on several dictionaries, and found that the basic meaning of the phrase is 'to not be a good example of something or not be very good at something.' With this definition, I paraphrased a sentence with the phrase as follows. I'm not much of a dance. >> This sentence could be paraphrased in 'I'm not good at dancing. BTW, I came upon this sentence. Despite the forecast, it wasn't much of a storm. What does this sentence mean? It's beyond me. So, this sentence describing the situation where a storm is expected to be, but the real(?) weather is not exactly like a storm..? Is there anyone to help me.. :(?

Could someone answer this quirky 'Grammar' thing for me? Hi, I recently happened upon quite confusing grammar quiestion. Here is thing. The understanding of the process of mathematical creation and of the age-old grappling with mathematical problems ( is / are ) completely lost. In my perspective, the answer should be 'are' since there are two understanding ; 1. the understanding of the process of mathematical creation ; 2. the understanding of the age-old grappling with mathematical problmes. But, ironically, there also can be only one answer as there is only one understaning; the understanding of the process( of matematical creationg and of the age-old grappling with mathematical problems. ) What interpretaion should be right, and what's the asnwer? In the same context, The girl in blue jeans and with a red hat ( is / are ) korean. And what's the answer for this question if I want to describe two girls; one with blue jeans; the other with a red hat. Should I write in different way?