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On cloud nine
Do you know the English phrase “to be on cloud nine“?
Can you guess what it means?
“I’m on cloud nine” means
a) I’m sitting on a cloud in the sky
b) I’m very happy
c) I’m disappointed
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b)
Example 1:
I just found out that I passed the university entrance exam! I’m on cloud nine!
Example 2:
Judy and Paul were on cloud nine when they found out they were going to have a baby.
How about you? Can you tell us about a time when you were “on cloud nine“? 🙂
to hit the roof
Do you know the English idiom “to hit the roof?”
to hit the roof (to get very angry)
When was the last time you hit the roof? 🙂
E.g. 1
A: I damaged my father’s car last night.
B: Oh no! Have you told him?
A: No, not yet. I’m too scared. He’ll hit the roof when he finds out!
E.g. 2
A: Gillian hit the roof when she found out that her boyfriend was seeing another woman.
B: Yeah, I heard she was very upset.
Birds of a feather…
Can you complete this English saying?
Birds of a feather…
a) fly together
b) fight each other
c) flock together
The answer is below! ↓
Answer (c)
Birds of a feather flock together.
It means “people who share similar interests/hobbies/tastes get together or make a group”.
Example:
A: I heard that Mike and Norman went drinking together last night. I didn’t know they were friends.
B: Well, they both like drinking and clubbing. Birds of a feather flock together!
The customer…
Can you complete this English saying?
The customer…
a) is important
b) is sometimes troublesome
c) is always right
The answer is below ↓
Answer: (c)
The customer is always right.
Example: When you work in a shop, you must remember, the customer is always right! So don’t argue with customers. Try to give them what they want and make them happy!
to talk shop
to talk shop (to talk about work or business outside the office)
E.g. 1:
A: I’m really worried about the meeting on Monday morning. Do you think the management team will be angry about the sales figures?
B: Stop talking shop! We came to this party to relax and to forget about work!
A: Yeah, sorry. I just can’t stop worrying about it.
E.g. 2:
A: I really don’t like going out for a drink with people from the office. After a few minutes, everyone starts talking shop.
B: Well, I think that’s normal when you go out with work colleagues.
A: I know. But I wish people could stop talking shop and talk about other things, like holidays or movies!
to pat (someone) on the back
to pat (someone) on the back (to praise (someone))
E.g. 1:
A: You deserve a pat on the back for that speech. It was amazing.
B: Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.
E.g. 2:
A: Gillian’s boss gave her a pat on the back when she hit all her sales targets.
B: Yes, I heard that her boss praised her in front of everyone at the meeting yesterday.
Teacher’s pet
Teacher’s pet (teacher’s favourite student)
E.g.
A: Why don’t the students in your class like Maggie?
B: Because she’s the teacher’s pet. She sits at the front and always answers the teacher’s questions. The teacher is always telling us how wonderful Maggie is.
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Are you a teacher’s pet? 🙂
The early bird…
Can you complete this English saying?
The early bird…
a) catches the worm
b) gets eaten
c) gets first prize
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: (a)
The early bird catches the worm.
Meaning: If you do or start something early, you will be successful.
to have a lot on (one’s) mind
to have a lot on one’s mind (to be worried about many things)
E.g. 1:
A: Why are you so quiet? Normally, you can’t stop talking.
B: I’m sorry. I’ve got a lot on my mind at the moment.
A: What like?
B: Money worries, job worries, family troubles…lots of things!
E.g. 2:
A: Have you seen Simon lately?
B: Yes, I saw his yesterday. He seemed to have a lot on his mind. I’m worried about him.
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