Do you know the English expression “to be like a kid in a candy store“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rebecca: Did your husband enjoy the manga event?
Diane: Yes. He was like a kid in a candy store!
Does it mean:
a) eat lots of sweets
b) be very excited
c) want to eat sweets
d) have too much to do
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Answer: b) be very excited
Do you know the English expression “to pull your socks up“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Teacher: You didn’t study for the exam, did you?”
Student: No, I didn’t.
Teacher: Well, if you want to graduate you had better pull your socks up!
Does it mean:
a) wear long socks
b) pull your socks to your knees
c) study for a test
d) make an effort to improve
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Answer: d) make an effort to improve
Do you know the English expression “to make waves“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Yvonne: Boris has been making waves again at work. He told the manager she was wrong to hire Dave.
Neil: He shouldn’t make waves. It ruins the atmosphere.
Does it mean:
a) make people laugh
b) make people irritated
c) gossip
d) cause trouble
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Answer: d) cause trouble
Do you know the English expression “not lift a finger?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Michael: I’m tired of working with Ben. He doesn’t lift a finger when we are making the reports.
Ian: Maybe you should talk to the boss about him.
Does it mean:
a) not move one’s hand
b) not do calculations
c) not help someone do something
d) not watch someone do something
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Answer: c) not help someone do something
Do you know the English expression “a pretty penny“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sandy: What do you think of Vera’s new computer?
Karen: It must have cost a pretty penny. It has all the latest features.
Does it mean:
a) a nice-looking penny
b) a lot of money
c) little money
d) stolen money
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Answer: b) a lot of money
Do you know the English expression “to be in two minds“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jim: What are you going to do about Harry? He has been late for work a lot recently.
Felicity: I’m in two minds about whether or not to fire him.
Does it mean:
a) be undecided
b) be annoyed
c) be sure
d) be worried
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Answer: a) be undecided
Do you know the adjective “hilarious“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Emma: What did you think of the new movie?
Claire: I thought it was hilarious. I haven’t seen such a funny movie for a long time.
Does it mean:
a) odd
b) annoying
c) strange
d) amusing
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Answer: d) amusing
