Do you know the English expression “keep it under (one’s) hat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Noel: Keep it under your hat, but I won the lottery last weekend.
Claire: That’s amazing! Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.
Does it mean:
a) put something under (one’s) hat
b) keep something a secret
c) tell everyone
d) keep some money
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Answer: b) keep something a secret
Do you know the English expression “to have a brainwave“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Petra: Have you worked out how to get more money?
Fran: Yes, I had a brainwave yesterday. I’m going to start my own business!
Does it mean:
a) have a good idea
b) have a headache
c) have trouble thinking
d) have an illness
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Answer: a) have a good idea
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to suddenly become angry”.
Lose (one’s) ……
a) heat
b) cold
c) cool
d) peace
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Answer: c) cool
Lose (one’s) cool
Can you complete this English expression? It means to not know what time it is.
Lose…….. of time
a) record
b) change
c) track
d) clock
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Answer: c) track
Lose track of time
Do you know the English expression “a slap on the wrist“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Joey: What happened to the man who hit you? Did he go to prison?
Cal: No, he just got a slap on the wrist. He got a small fine.
Does it mean:
a) a small punishment
b) a big punishment
c) an injured wrist
d) pay some money
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Answer: a) a small punishment
Can you complete this English expression? It means “I’m joking”.
I’m pulling your……
a) nose
b) leg
c) arm
d) foot
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b) leg
I’m pulling your leg
Do you know the English expression “it’s like watching paint dry“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Alan: How was the film?
Billie: It was like watching paint dry. I switched it off after an hour.
Does it mean:
a) very boring
b) very scary
c) very interesting
d) very complicated
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Answer: a) very boring
