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full marks — n [plural] 1.) if you give someone full marks, you praise them for doing something well full marks to sb (for sth) ▪ Not the most stylish mobile, but full marks to Marconi for originality. 2.) BrE the highest number of points you can get for… … Dictionary of contemporary English
full marks — noun plural BRITISH 1. ) the highest score that a student can get on an examination 2. ) full marks for MAINLY SPOKEN praise that someone deserves … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
full marks — full′ marks′ n. pl. brit. full credit; due praise • Etymology: 1915–20 … From formal English to slang
full marks — ► PLURAL NOUN ▪ the maximum award in an examination or assessment … English terms dictionary
full marks — pl.n. Brit. 1. the highest grade or rating possible, as for schoolwork 2. figuratively, very high praise … English World dictionary
full marks — noun plural : complete credit : due commendation full marks must be given the victor * * * full marks, Especially British Informal. complete credit; praise; compliments: »Moreno, who rode the winner, deserves full marks for horsemanship (Audax… … Useful english dictionary
full marks — 1) N PLURAL If you get full marks in a test or exam, you get everything right and gain the maximum number of marks. [BRIT] Most people in fact got full marks in one question and zero in the other. (in AM, use a perfect score) 2) N PLURAL: usu N… … English dictionary
full marks — UK / US noun [plural] British 1) the highest score that a student can get in an examination She got full marks in French. 2) mainly spoken praise that someone deserves full marks for: You have to give him full marks for trying … English dictionary
full marks — 1. interjection To exclaim complete satisfaction with someones efforts. Syn: well done 2. noun a) Literally the maximum marks obtainable in an exam or test … Wiktionary
ˌfull ˈmarks — noun [plural] British the highest score that a student can get in an examination She got full marks in French.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
