Can you complete this English expression? It means “a clever person”.
A smart……
a) biscuit
b) cookie
c) banana
d) apple
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Answer: b) cookie
A smart cookie!
A smart…..
Idioms & Phrases
Jump to conclusions
Do you know the English expression “to jump to conclusions“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sally: Ben has been telling everyone that Kevin has quit his job.
Lisa: Ben is always jumping to conclusions. Kevin is just taking a few weeks’ vacation. He’ll be back next month.
Does it mean:
a) gossip
b) make a judgement before considering the facts
c) make a judgement after considering the facts
d) finish talking about something
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Answer: b) make a judgement before considering the facts
Run like the…..
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to run very fast”.
Run like the……
a) lion
b) tiger
c) wind
d) rain
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Answer: c) wind
Run like the wind!
She is…… of money!
Can you complete this English expression? It means “She is very rich”.
She is …….. of money.
a) advantage
b) wealthy
c) taken
d) made
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Answer: d) made
She is made of money!
By the skin of (one’s) teeth
Do you know the English expression “by the skin of (one’s) teeth“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Russell: How did you get on in your English exam?
Toshi: I passed by the skin of my teeth. I was lucky!
Does it mean:
a) by a narrow margin
b) by a wide margin
c) have skin on one’s teeth
d) do something well when you have toothache
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Answer: a) by a narrow margin
Not sleep a wink
Do you know the English expression “to not sleep a wink“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tina: Are you OK John? You look tired.
John: My neighbours had a party last night. It was so noisy I didn’t sleep a wink.
Does it mean:
a) not close your eyes
b) not wink at people
c) go to bed
d) not sleep at all
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Answer: d) not sleep at all
To be in hot water
Do you know the English expression “to be in hot water“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Eddie: Have you heard about Will? He is in hot water with the boss.
Charlie: Yes, I heard about that. He lost three clients this week. No wonder the boss is angry.
Does it mean:
a) take a hot bath
b) be in trouble
c) be angry
d) be a bad worker
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Answer: b) be in trouble
Turn a deaf ear
Do you know the English expression “to turn a deaf ear“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Marcy: Did you ask the boss about a salary increase?
Alice: Yes, but he just turned a deaf ear.
Does it mean
a) refuse to listen
b) be unable to hear
c) listen carefully
d) turn one’s ears
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Answer: a) refuse to listen
Keep me posted
Do you know the English expression “keep me posted”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Aaron: I heard the bike accident was bad. Any news on Dave’s condition?
Jake: I’m going to the hospital later to see how he is doing.
Aaron: Well, keep me posted.
Does it mean:
a) post a letter for someone
b) give someone my regards
c) give me a new post at work
d) keep me updated
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Answer: d) keep me updated
Have a soft spot for (someone)
Do you know the English expression “to have a soft spot for (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Martin: I think Dave is happy that he is working with Faye on the next project.
Sue: Yes, he is. He has a soft spot for Faye. She is like a daughter to him.
Does it mean:
a) dislike someone
b) like someone very much
c) be soft
d) be kind
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Answer: b) like someone very much
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