Hit the road

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

Amanda: It’s getting late.

Kath: You’re right. We should hit the road.

Does it mean:

a) set out on a journey

b) punch the road

c) drive very fast

d) drive at night

The answer is below! ↓

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Answer: a) set out on a journey

Come in handy

Do you know the casual English expression “to come in handy“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Jane: I’m  going to keep this delivery box.

Karl: Why?

Jane: It will come in handy when I move house.

Does it mean:

a) be useful

b) be near

c) be easy to carry

d) be good for the hands

The answer is below!↓

 

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Answer: a) be useful

Get out of hand

Do you know the English expression “to get out of hand“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Simon: How was the meeting?

Helen: It was OK until Bob started criticizing everyone. Then it got out of hand. Everyone started shouting at each other.

Does it mean:

a) noisy

b) finish

c) unpleasant

d) out of control

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) out of control

You can say that again!

Do you know the English expression “you can say that again”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Tracey: It’s been so cold these days!

Greg: You can say that again. There was ice on my windows this morning!

Does it mean:

a) I agree

b) Please repeat that

c) Say it again if you want

d) I want you to say that again

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) I agree

Pipe down!

Do you know the casual English expression “pipe down“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Trisha: Children! Can you pipe down? I’m on the phone!

Children: Sorry, mum!

Does it mean:

a) play with a pipe

b) put toys down

c) be quiet

d) stop playing with a pipe

The answer is below! ↓

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Answer: c) be quiet