Steer clear of (something/someone)

Do you know the English expression “to steer clear of (something/someone)”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Andy: You should steer clear of the boss today. She’s in a bad mood.

Francis: OK, thanks for letting me know.

Does it mean:

a) be nice

b) avoid

c) ignore

d) be polite

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: b) avoid

Turn back the clock

Do you know the English expression “to turn back the clock“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Rob: I really wish I had studied more for the test.

Kyle: Well, it’s too late now. You can’t turn back the clock.

Does it mean:

a) return to the past

b) do something earlier

c) do something later

d) turn the hands of a clock back

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) return to the past

Out of this world

Do you know the English expression “to be out of this world“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer?

Tracey: What was the food like at the new Greek restaurant in town?

Dave: It was out of this world! I’ll definitely be going back.

Does it mean:

a) average

b) excellent

c) mediocre

d) foreign

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Answer: b) excellent

Take my word for it

Do you know the English expression “take my word for it“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Karen: Has Debra really got married? She didn’t say anything about it.

Paula: Take my word for it. I saw the photos.

Does it mean:

a) listen to me

b) repeat after me

c) listen carefully

d) trust me

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) trust me