Multiple choice general knowledge

It is _____ an easy test. Make sure to study hard!

  1. through no means

  2. under no means

  3. over no means

  4. by no means

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'By no means' is the correct idiomatic expression meaning 'in no way' or 'certainly not'. The phrase indicates that the test will not be easy under any circumstances. 'Through no means', 'under no means', and 'over no means' are not standard English idioms in this context.