What does the expression "by all means" suggest?
Question and options
What does the expression "by all means" suggest?
- Apprehension and doubt
- Satisfaction and anxiety
- Willingness and consent
- Unwillingness and refusal
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Willingness and consent
‘By all means’ is a polite way of giving permission or agreeing, as in ‘May I come in?’ — ‘By all means.’ It signals willingness and consent, never doubt, anxiety or refusal.
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