Ups and downs

Do you know the expression “ups and downs“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Karen: I felt so bad when I failed my test.

Alan: That’s normal. Life is full of ups and downs. You’ll feel better soon.

Does it mean:

a) high places and low places

b) interesting things

c) differences in height

d) good times and bad times

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) good times and bad times

A long face

Do you know the English expression “a long face“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Yvette: What’s wrong? You’ve had a long face all night.

Nathan: Oh, I’m just thinking about work tomorrow.

Does it mean:

a) an unhappy expression

b) an angry expression

c) a happy expression

d) a frightened expression

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) an unhappy expression