Do you know the English expression “to stick it out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Yuri: I heard you don’t like your new job. Why don’t you quit?

Cindy: Because it will be difficult to find a new one. I’ll just have to stick it out for a while longer until I can find something else.

Does it mean:

a) stick something outside

b) endure something

c) hate something

d) look for something

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Answer: b) endure something

Do you know the English expression “to take in the sights“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Barbara: So what are you going to do in Paris?

Ella: I’m going to take in the sights. There are so many places I want to see!

Does it mean:

a) go sightseeing

b) go inside famous buildings

c) take something somewhere

d) take photographs

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Answer: a) go sightseeing

 

Do you know the English expression “to get out of (doing something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Joyce: How did you get out of cleaning the office yesterday?

Gary: I told the boss I had a bad back and couldn’t do anything physical.

Does it mean:

a) avoid (doing something)

b) stop (doing something)

c) try not to (do something)

d) tell someone to (do something)

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Answer: a) avoid (doing something)

Do you know the English expression “to count on (someone)“? Read the coversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Tracey: I need someone to help me with my taxes.

Robert: Ask Tim. He’s good at that. You can count on him.

Does it mean:

a) count something for someone

b) count something on someone

c) depend on someone

d) ask someone

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Answer: c) depend on someone

Do you know the English expression “to apply for (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Will: Have you applied for a bank loan yet?

Liam: No, I’m going to apply for it next month.

Does it mean:

a) attach something

b) put something on something

c) formally request something

d) pay back something

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Answer: c) formally request something

Do you know the English expression “to fall behind“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Ben: Keith was in hospital for a month, but now he is back at school and struggling.

Gloria: Why is he struggling?

Ben: He fell behind the other students while he was ill.

Does it mean:

a) fall over behind people

b) make less progress than other people

c) stand behind someone

d) make others move at a slower pace

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Answer: b) make less progress than other people

Do you know the English expression “to be a tough cookie“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Zoe: How is your brother? I heard he lost his job and lost his house.

Andrew: Oh he’s fine. He has many problems but he’s a tough cookie. He’s already looking for a new job and he’s staying with our parents while he looks for a new house.

Does it mean:

a) to be strong

b) to be rude

c) to be tough towards other people

d) to be poor

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Answer: a) to be strong

Do you know the English expression “to be eye-catching“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Jenny: I like your red dress. It’s very eye-catching!

Lily: Thanks! I want to stand out at the party!

Does it mean:

a) fashionable

b) painful

c) too bright

d) noticeable

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Answer: d) noticeable

Do you know the English expression “to give (something) a whirl“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Oliver: Hey, have you started ballet dancing?

Grace: Yes, it looked fun so I thought I’d give it a whirl.

Does it mean:

a) twirl around something

b) try something

c) do something for a short time

d) do something with a lot of effort

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Answer: b) try something

Do you know the English expression “to not be caught dead (doing something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Jane: Did you see the dress Helen was wearing today? It was pink, yellow and red.

Michelle: I saw it. I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing that!

Does it mean:

a) would never (do something)

b) would not (do something) before I die

c) catch someone and tell them not to (do something)

d) talk about someone who died

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Answer: a) would never (do something)