Do you know the English expression “for the time being“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer?

Stephanie: How’s work?

Lisa: It’s OK for the time being. I’m going to look for something else in the new year though.

Does it mean:

a) for now

b) for a long time

c) once

d) sometimes

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Answer: a) for now

Do you know the English expression “to be young at heart“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Lorraine: How is your grandmother these days?

Ted: She’s great. Actually, she’s started swimming and jogging.

Lorraine: Wow, she really is young at heart, isn’t she?

Does it mean:

a) be in good physical condition

b) have a good heart

c) have a youthful attitude

d) have a strong heart

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Answer: c) have a youthful attitude

Do you know the English expression “to be in mint condition”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Lucy: I bought a second-hand watch off the Internet the other day.

Kelly: Second-hand? Is it in good condition?

Lucy: It’s in mint condition. It should be, it was very expensive!

Does it mean:

a) to be in a bad condition

b) to be in a satisfactory condition

c) to be in an excellent condition

d) to look like a mint

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Answer: c) to be in an excellent condition