Do you know the English expression “to put up with (someone/something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sebastian: How is John’s attitude at work?
Fred: Terrible. I can’t put up with his negativity any longer.
Does it mean:
a) tolerate
b) accept
c) process
d) watch
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Answer: a) tolerate
Do you know the English expression “to comfort eat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rory: Ian has put on weight lately.
Valdis: I know. He has been comfort eating since he split up with his girlfriend. I heard he is eating pizza and ice cream every night.
Does it mean:
a) eat comfortable food
b) eat food that makes you feel better
c) eat out
d) eat healthy food
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Answer: b) eat food that makes you feel better
Do you know the English expression “to keep it under wraps“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Suzie: Keep it under wraps, but Darren and I are getting married next year.
Emma: Really? That’s great news! I won’t tell anyone.
Does it mean:
a) keep something a secret
b) wrap something up
c) tell other people something
d) don’t be upset
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Answer: a) keep something a secret
Do you know the English expression “to speak (one’s) mind“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Helen: I noticed a lot of people don’t like the boss.
Rufus: That’s because he always speaks his mind. Sometimes it can be hurtful.
Does it mean:
a) talk to oneself
b) gossip
c) hide one’s feelings
d) say one’s true feelings
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Answer: d) say one’s true feelings
Do you know the English expression “to fish for a compliment“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Judy: Anna looked beautiful last night, but she kept saying she looked bad.
Marcy: She was fishing for a compliment. She always says bad things about herself when she dresses up.
Does it mean:
a) try to make someone say something nice about you
b) try to make someone say you look like a fish
c) go fishing
d) try to make people feel bad about themselves
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Answer: a) try to make someone say something nice about you
Can you complete this famous English expression? It means that a person becomes rich and famous after being poor.
Eddie: Did you enjoy the movie last night?
Graham: Yes, I love stories in which the main character goes from ……… to riches.
From…….. to riches
a) poor
b) low
c) rags
d) depression
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Answer: c) rags
From rags to riches
Can you complete this English expression? It means to be fresh, healthy and full of energy.
Fresh as a …..
a) rose
b) tulip
c) peony
d) daisy
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Answer: d) daisy
Can you complete this English expression? It means to be very much in love.
Head over …… in love.
a) feet
b) heels
c) legs
d) brain
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Answer: b) heels
Can you compete this English phrase? It means something is very cheap.
Cheap as….
a) meat
b) carrots
c) apples
d) chips
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Answer: d) chips
Do you know the English expression “to be in stitches“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Bella: Did you enjoy the comedy show last night?
John: It was great. I was in stitches the whole time.
Does it mean:
a) laugh a lot
b) laugh quietly
c) annoyed
d) confused
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Answer: a) laugh a lot
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