Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be nearly obtainable”.
Be within ……
a) near
b) approximate
c) reach
d) length
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Answer: c) reach
Be within reach!
Example: “The championship is within our reach. We just have to win our next game.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to yell at, or scold, (someone)”.
Jump down (one’s) ……
a) head
b) nose
c) ears
d) throat
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Answer: d) throat
Jump down (one’s) throat!
Example: “Don’t jump down my throat. I didn’t lose the money on purpose!”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to tell someone the latest details about something”.
Bring (one) up to ……
a) speed
b) new
c) now
d) fast
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Answer: a) speed
Bring (one) up to speed!
Example: “Liam brought me up to speed on the new project.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “it’s too difficult for me to understand”.
It’s ……. me
a) over
b) behind
c) beyond
d) on
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Answer: c) beyond
It’s beyond me!
Example: “I can’t solve this maths problem. It’s beyond me.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “in a very bad situation”.
In …… straits
a) curl
b) tough
c) dire
d) worsened
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Answer: c) dire
In dire straits!
Example: “I was in dire straits when I lost my job.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to do chores in return for money or housing”.
Earn (one’s) ……
a) keep
b) time
c) job
d) tight
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Answer: a) keep
Earn (one’s) keep!
Example: “I earn my keep at home by cooking and cleaning.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to happen smoothly, with no problems”.
Go off without a …..
a) sign
b) hitch
c) walk
d) worsen
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Answer: b) hitch
Go off without a hitch!
Example: “We were pleased that the presentation went off without a hitch.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to stay out of trouble”.
Keep (one’s) nose ……
a) open
b) closed
c) bright
d) clean
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Answer: d) clean
Keep (one’s) nose clean!
Example: “If you want to get promoted at work, you should keep your nose clean.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to understand (someone) easily”.
Read (someone) like a …….
a) magazine
b) book
c) letter
d) story
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Answer: b) book
Read (someone) like a book!
Example: “Don’t lie to me. I can read you like a book!”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to remind (someone) of something”.
…… (one’s) memory
a) hit
b) push
c) jog
d) watch
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Answer: c) jog
Jog (one’s) memory!
Example: “I couldn’t remember who Gail was, but the photo jogged my memory.”
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