Livid

Do you know the English adjective “livid“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Son: I crashed dad’s new car.

Mother: Your father will be livid when he finds out.

Does it mean:

a) amused

b) irritated

c) extremely angry

d) sorry

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: c) extremely angry

Peckish

Do you know the adjective “peckish“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Harry: I’m feeling a little peckish.

Naoki: So am I. Why don’t we go to that restaurant over there?

Does it mean:

a) angry

b) tired

c) thirsty

d) hungry

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) hungry

 

Break…..

Can you complete this sentence?

Did you hear about Aki and Peter? They broke…… a few days ago. It’s a pity. They were a nice couple.

a) down

b) apart

c) away

d) up

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) up

break up

Break the silence

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

Karen: How was the meeting with the boss about the sales?

Ben: It was bad. No one spoke, so I broke the silence with a question.

Does it mean:

a) keep quiet

b) ask a question

c) get angry when it is silent

d) make a noise when it is silent

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) make a noise when it is silent

Rely on (someone/something)

Do you know the English expression “to rely on (someone/something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Trent: Shall we use your car or mine when we go on our road trip?

Dave: Let’s use yours. We can’t rely on my car to get us anywhere. It is always breaking down.

Does it mean:

a) trust

b) drive

c) fix

d) use

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) trust

Come in (colour)

Do you know the English expression “to come in (colour)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Gary: Excuse me, does this shirt come in blue?

Shop assistant: One moment please. I’ll check for you.

Does it mean:

a) turn a different colour when you wash it

b) be available in a colour

c) be only available in one colour

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: b) be available in a colour