Do you know the English expression “to drop out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Vera: How is your son doing at Cambridge university? Is he enjoying it?
Jackie: He dropped out last month. He said it wasn’t right for him.
Does it mean:
a) fall over
b) quit
c) take a temporary break
d) have a problem
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Answer: b) quit
Do you know the English expression “to brush up on (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Eva: Are you looking forward to your trip to Spain?
Harry: Yes, I’m really excited. But I need to brush up on my Spanish before I go. I haven’t used it for a few years.
Does it mean:
a) find something
b) brush something
c) start learning a skill
d) review a skill
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Answer: d) review a skill
Can you complete this English expression? “Nothing ventured…….”
It means if you want something good, you have to take a risk to get it.
Nothing ventured…
a) nothing wanted
b) nothing needed
c) nothing gained
d) nothing adventurous
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Answer: c) nothing gained
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Do you know the English expression “to have the best of both worlds“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Mandy: If you take the new job in London, but continue to live out in the countryside, you can have the best of both worlds.
Chris: True. But I’m not sure I want to spend over two hours a day on a train going into the city.
Does it mean:
a) have the advantages of two different things/situations
b) have the best time in the world
c) live two different lives
d) be in two different places
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Answer: a) have the advantages of two different things/situations
Do you know the English expression “to have a soft spot for (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Katy: I’m really sad to hear that Ted is leaving the company.
Claire: You have a soft spot for him, don’t you?
Katy: Yeah, he’s like a younger brother to me. I’ll miss him.
Does it mean:
a) to treat someone like a family member
b) to give someone a soft seat
c) to like someone a lot
d) to miss someone
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Answer: c) to like someone a lot
Do you know the English expression “to catch (someone) red-handed“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Gary: Who stole the money from the safe?
Liam: It was Trevor. I caught him red-handed.
Gary: He must have been surprised to see you!
Liam: He was! He tried to pretend he was counting the money, but he couldn’t explain why it was in his pocket!
Does it mean:
a) to make someone’s hand’s red
b) to catch someone in the act of doing something
c) to help someone steal something
d) to catch someone with dirty hands
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Answer: b) to catch someone in the act of doing something
Do you know the English expression “the lion’s share“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rebecca: How are we going to divide the budget this year?
Sally: I’m not sure yet, but I think the lion’s share will be spent on marketing.
Does it mean:
a) the largest part of something
b) the smallest part of something
c) the lion’s portion
d) very little
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Answer: a) the largest part of something
Do you know the English expression “hold your horses“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jane: I’m going to quit my job next week and move to Singapore.
Helen: Hold your horses! Don’t you think you should consider that a bit more carefully?
Does it mean:
a) Keep hold of your horses
b) Don’t take your horses somewhere
c) Don’t do something
d) Wait a moment
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Answer: d) Wait a moment
Can you complete this English expression? It means to leave something alone, or not do anything to make a situation worse or cause trouble.
Let sleeping dogs…
a) sleep
b) rest
c) bark
d) lie
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: d) lie
Let sleeping dogs lie
Do you know the English expression “to get on well with (someone)”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nancy: Have you met your boyfriend’s parents yet?
Gloria: Yes, I’ve met them a few times. I get on well with them. They are very nice.
Does it mean:
a) to have a good relationship with someone
b) to talk to someone a lot
c) to meet someone a lot
d) to go on trips with someone
The answer is below!↓
Answer: a) to have a good relationship with someone
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