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Can’t think straight
Do you know the English phrase “can’t think straight“? Look at the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Bill: How is work?
Kevin: So busy. I have so much to do I can’t think straight.
Does it mean
a) be busy
b) be unable to think clearly
c) be unable to think in a straight line
d) be tired
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b) be unable to think clearly
Grab a bite to eat
Do you know the English phrase “grab a bite to eat“? Look at the conversation. Can you guess the meaning?
Andrew: What time will the meeting finish?
Gill: 5pm. We have to leave as soon as it has finished, so we should grab a bite to eat now. We won’t have time later.
Does it mean
a) have a small meal or snack quickly
b) bite something
c) eat a large meal quickly
d) find something which is easy to eat
The answer is below ↓
Answer: a) have a small meal or snack quickly
All ears
Do you know the English phrase “all ears“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ruby: Jane, I need to talk to you about what happened last night with David.
Jane: Tell me all about it. I’m all ears.
Does it mean:
a) listen intently (with focus)
b) be interested in other people’s business
c) to have many ears
d) listen without speaking at all
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: a) listen intently (with focus)
A dog is a man’s best friend
In English, there is a saying “A dog is a man’s best friend“. A dog is considered to be faithful and loyal – even more so than people!
When I was a child, I had a dog. He was a West Highland Terrier. He followed me everywhere. He even followed me to the bathroom! When I took him for walks, he was always very protective of me. When I was sad, he would sit next to me to comfort me. He was an intelligent dog. He liked to watch TV. He could recognise other animals on TV, and could even recognise other dogs! He used to bark at the TV and get very excited when a dog came on. He died 15 years ago, but I still think about him. He truly was my best friend.
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Don’t give up your day job!
Do you know the English expression “Don’t give up your day job“? Read the situation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lucy and her sister, Jackie, are at a karaoke night. Lucy has just finished singing a song. She asks Jackie, “What did you think? Did I sing well?” Jackie answers, “Don’t give up your day job.”
Does it mean:
a) you are not good at something
b) you should be working, not having fun
c) you are good at something
d) your day job is more important than singing
The answer is below! ↓
a) you are not good at something
It’s not rocket science!
Do you know the English expression “It’s not rocket science?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning? It’s not rocket science!
Carl: How do I use this computer?
Felicity: Switch it on and start typing! It’s not rocket science!
Does it mean:
a) computers are not like rockets
b) rocket science doesn’t require knowledge of computers
c) it’s not complicated
d) it’s not easy
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: c) it’s not complicated
If winter comes…
If winter comes, can spring be far behind?
Percy Bysshe Shelley
English Quiz – Feelings
Here is a short quiz about feelings. The pass mark is 80%. Click the green button to start the quiz. Good luck!
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