Do you know the English expression “to grow apart“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Bill: Why did you and your wife get divorced?
Gary: We grew apart over the last few years. We weren’t as close as we used to be.
Does it mean:
a) move to a different place
b) become less close as time passes
c) start to dislike each other
d) fight a lot
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Answer: b) become less close as time passes
Do you know the English phrase “to look back on (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Mayumi: Why are we having a meeting at the end of December?
Ayako: We always have a meeting then to look back on the year.
Does it mean:
a) think about the past
b) talk about a problem
c) think about next year
d) turn around
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Answer: a) think about the past
Do you know the English expression “it slipped my mind“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jackie: Have you done your homework? We have to hand it in today.
Keith: Oh no! It slipped my mind! I’m going to get in trouble!
Does it mean:
a) I couldn’t do it
b) I forgot about it
c) I didn’t want to do it
d) I had trouble thinking about it
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Answer: b) I forgot about it
Do you know the English expression “to get ahead“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lisa: Why are you studying so hard?
Neil: Because I want to get ahead. I want to have a great career.
Does it mean:
a) become successful in life
b) be better than everyone else
c) finish studying early
d) be average
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Answer: a) become successful in life
Do you know the English expression “to be worn out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Isaac: Are you OK Jane? Your eyes look red.
Jane: I’m OK, I’m just worn out. I haven’t had a day off this month.
Does it mean:
a) very upset
b) very angry
c) very sad
d) very tired
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Answer: d) very tired
Do you know the English expression “to mull (something) over”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Akira: So have you decided which university you are going to apply to?
Taichi: No, I’m still mulling it over. I have to make a decision soon though.
Does it mean:
a) seriously consider something
b) be confused by something
c) make a decision later
d) be frustrated
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Answer: a) seriously consider something
Do you know the English expression “to be up and running“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Olivia: The new computer system is up and running at last.
George: Good! It took a long time.
Does it mean:
a) not working
b) fixed
c) functioning
d) updated
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Answer: c) functioning
Do you know the English expression “to get the sack“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nadine: Why didn’t Paul come to work today?
Sara: Didn’t you hear? He got the sack on Friday for his bad performance last year.
Does it mean:
a) get fired
b) get a big bag
c) be suspended from work
d) get a reward
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Answer: a) get fired
Do you know the English expression “to show (one’s) true colours“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Carla: How did your meeting with the boss go?
Rebecca: Badly. He showed his true colours when he started saying bad things about everyone.
Does it mean:
a) show (one’s) good side
b) show (one’s) real character
c) show (one’s) favourite colour
d) get angry
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Answer: b) show (one’s) real character
Can you complete this English expression? It means to have a short sleep in the day.
Have a …… nap
a) mouse
b) cat
c) dog
d) bird
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Answer: b) cat
Have a cat nap
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