Do you know the English expression “to put up with (somebody/something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: I heard you are looking for a new job. Why?
Julie: Because I can’t put up with my boss any longer. I’ve put up with her for ten years. No more!
Does it mean:
a) to meet
b) to argue with
c) to tolerate
d) to work with
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Answer: c) to tolerate
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
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Answer: b) find something by chance
Can you complete this popular English expression? It means exactly what it says!
The best things in life…
a) are free
b) are expensive
c) are wild
d) are gold
The answer is below!↓
Answer: a)
The best things in life are free!
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
The answer is below!↓
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
Can you complete this famous English proverb? It means don’t be dependent on one thing, or don’t risk everything on one thing.
Don’t put all your….. in one basket
a) dreams
b) bread
c) eggs
d) sandwiches
The answer is below!↓
Answer: c) eggs
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
This is a short quiz about hospital and medical-related words. The pass mark is 80%. Click the green button to start the quiz!
Start Quiz!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
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