Mumble

Do you know the English verb “to mumble“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Josh: Can you hear the teacher in class?

Sally: No, he mumbles, so it is hard to catch what he is saying.

Does it mean:

a) speak loudly and in an unclear way

b) speak quietly and in an unclear way

c) speak clearly

d) speak in an angry way

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Answer: b) speak quietly and in an unclear way

Find (one’s) feet

Do you know the English expression “to find (one’s) feet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Alex: How is the new guy at work?

Peter: He’s OK. It’s taking him a long time to find his feet though.

Does it mean:

a) search for one’s feet

b) succeed

c) become used to a new situation

d) make friends

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Answer: c) become used to a new situation

Mind-numbing

Do you know the English adjective “mind-numbing“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Kareem: How was the movie last night?

Sasha: It was mind-numbing. I fell asleep!

Does it mean:

a) very difficult

b) very boring

c) very interesting

d) very complicated

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Answer: b) very boring

Clear off

Do you know the English expression “to clear off“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Rod: There’s someone at the door. I wonder who it is.

Linda: It will be that salesman again. I’ll tell him to clear off. We are not interested in what he is selling.

Does it mean:

a) come in

b) go away

c) be quiet

d) speak clearly

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Answer: b) go away

Cost an arm and a leg

Do you know the English expression “to cost an arm and a leg“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Bill: What does Joey want for Christmas?

Maria: He wants a mountain bike, but he’s not going to get one. They cost an arm and a leg!

Does it mean:

a) very expensive

b) very big

c) very cheap

d) very new

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) very expensive

I’m broke!

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

Harry: Are you coming out on Saturday night?

Jose: I can’t. I’m broke. I don’t get paid until next week.

Does it mean:

a) to be broken

b) to be upset

c) to not feel like going out

d) to have no money

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Answer: d) to have no money

At once

Do you know the English expression “at once“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Des: Look at the time! It’s already 7!

Claire: We must leave at once! We are going to be late!

Does it mean:

a) immediately

b) one time

c) earlier

d) later

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) immediately

Rub shoulders with (someone)

Do you know the English expression “to rub shoulders with (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Takeshi: How was the Christmas party at work?

Akiko: It was good. We got to rub shoulders with all the directors.

Does it mean:

a) touch someone’s shoulders

b) come into contact with someone

c) stand next to someone

d) give someone a shoulder massage

The answer is below! ↓

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b) come into contact with someone