Do you know the English expression “that ship has sailed“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Trent: Do you still want to be a professional athlete?
Norman: I do, but that ship has sailed. I’m already 35.
Does it mean:
a) it’s too late
b) it’s not too late
c) the ship has left the port
d) it’s my birthday
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Answer: a) it’s too late
Do you know the English expression “a walk in the park“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Paul: How was your job interview?
Linda: Oh, it was a walk in the park. They only asked me three questions! I’m sure I got the job!
Does it mean:
a) very difficult
b) very long
c) very easy
d) very boring
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Answer: c) very easy
Do you know the English expression “dirt cheap“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Akira: How much was your new van?
Keita: It was dirt cheap. It was my cousin’s old one, so he gave me a good price.
Does it mean:
a) very inexpensive
b) very expensive
c) very dirty
d) very old
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Answer: a) very inexpensive
Do you know the English expression “to nod off“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Harriet: How was the classical music concert?
Delia: Not so good. I nodded off halfway through.
Does it mean:
a) leave
b) fall asleep
c) go home
d) start talking to someone
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Answer: b) fall asleep
Do you know the English expression “money doesn’t grow on trees“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lionel: Mum, I want to buy a new computer.
Mum: You’ll have to save up yourself. Money doesn’t grow on trees.
Does it mean:
a) it’s easy to get money
b) trees don’t have money
c) you don’t need money
d) it isn’t easy to get money
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Answer: d) it isn’t easy to get money
Do you know the English expression “to back (someone) up“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Julian: How was your meeting with the boss? Was he angry about your mistake?
Karen: Yes, he was angry, but the assistant manager backed me up. She told the boss that my mistake wasn’t so bad.
Does it mean:
a) support someone
b) bully someone
c) criticize someone
d) stand behind someone
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Answer: a) support someone
Can you complete this expression?
Are you serious…….moving to Australia? Or are you joking?
a) by
b) on
c) of
d) about
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Answer: d) about
serious about
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Do you know the English expression “to sell like hot cakes”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Olivia: How is business?
Nina: It’s great. The new men’s shirts in my shop are selling like hot cakes. It seems like everyone wants one!
Does it mean:
a) sell badly
b) sell well
c) be hot
d) sell only in summer
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Answer: b) sell well
Do you know this meaning of the word “deposit“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer?
Petra: Why are you going to the bank?
Kazuki: Because I need to deposit this cash.
Does it mean:
a) put in a bank account
b) take out of a bank account
c) leave behind
b) get rid of
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Answer: a) put in a bank account
Do you know this meaning of the word “withdraw“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer?
Alice: Shall we go out for dinner at 7?
Lisa: Sure, but I need to stop by the bank to withdraw some money.
Does it mean:
a) put in
b) save
c) take out
d) rob
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: c) take out
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