Do you know the English expression “to come across (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andy: I like that painting. Where did you find it?
David: I came across it in an antique shop.
Andy: That was lucky!
Does it mean:
a) buy something
b) find something by chance
c) save something
d) cross something
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b) find something by chance
Do you know the English expression to be “within earshot“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Cal: I heard Michael got a bad score on the test last week.
Jean: Shh! He’s just over there within earshot! He’ll be upset if you talk about him!
Does it mean:
a) to be sensitive to criticism
b) to be close enough to hear
c) to be annoyed if someone talks about one
d) to want to listen
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Answer: b) to be close enough to hear
Can you complete this English expression? “It’s better to be safe than….”
It means that it’s better to take precautions, or be careful in advance, so something bad doesn’t happen later.
It’s better to be safe…
a) than stupid
b) than dangerous
c) than in a bad situation
d) than sorry
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: d) than sorry
It’s better to be safe than sorry
Do you know the meaning of the English phrase “to figure out (something)” or “to figure (something) out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Clara: Are you OK? You look stressed.
Stephanie: I can’t figure out this maths problem. I’ve been looking at it for half an hour and I just don’t get it.
Clara: Yeah, I had problems figuring it out too. Here, let me help you.
Does it mean:
a) add figures
b) solve
c) do maths
d) study
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Answer: b) solve
Do you know the English expression to feel like a “fish out of water“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
William: How was the publishing conference?
Christian: All the other people were from large publishing houses. Our company was the smallest there. I felt like a fish out of water!
Does it mean:
a) to feel small
b) to be thirsty
c) to be comfortable in a situation
d) to be uncomfortable in a situation
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Answer: d) to be uncomfortable in a situation
If you have butterflies in your stomach, what does it mean? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Kelly: Your driving test is today! How are you feeling?
Lily: I have butterflies in my stomach!
Kelly: Just relax! You’ll be OK!
Does it mean:
a) be scared
b) be unsure
c) be nervous
d) be energetic
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: c) be nervous
Do you know the English expression “burn (one’s) bridges“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Michael: When I quit my job I told all the managers they were useless and the company was terrible.
Tessa: Well, you burnt your bridges, didn’t you?! I don’t think you can ever go back there again!
Does it mean:
a) burn bridges
b) be rude
c) destroy relationships
d) tell people what you really think of them
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: c) destroy relationships
Do you know the English expression “bury (one’s) head in the sand“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jackie: Has your husband been to see the doctor about his health issues yet?
Vera: No, he’s burying his head in the sand. He refuses to even talk about it with me.
Does it mean:
a) avoid something by pretending it doesn’t exist
b) refuse to talk to someone
c) refuse to see a doctor
d) put one’s head in the sand
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: a) avoid something by pretending it doesn’t exist
Do you know the English expression “to smell a rat”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Eddie: I just had a strange phone call. The man said he was calling from my bank and he asked me for my personal information.
Steve: Did you give it to him?
Eddie: No. I smelled a rat when he asked me for my account number and PIN.
Does it mean:
a) smell a rat
b) get angry
c) sense that something is suspicious
d) think something is amusing
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: c) sense that something is suspicious
Do you know the English expression “be glad to see the back of (someone)”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess what it means?
Roger: I heard Harry has quit. His last day is Friday.
Norman: Good. I never liked him. I’ll be glad to see the back of him.
Does it mean
a) want to see someone’s back
b) be glad someone is leaving
c) be glad to hear someone is going
d) ask someone to leave
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b) be glad someone is leaving
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