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full marks

plural noun

, British.

First recorded in 1915–20

You at least have to give him full marks for resilience and tenacity.

When first we tasted it fresh from the keg with salty milk dripping through our fingers, we gave it full marks.

They all loved me; I gave them all full marks in examinations.

I give the Commandant full marks for not persisting in his refusal.

In these he assigned full marks to a large proportion of the papers sent in.

Judith is only for a man whose teeth show the full marks, and it's foolish to be afeard of a boy.

April 21, 2024absquatulate

[ab-skwoch-uh-leyt ]

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