Can you complete this English saying?
A leopard cannot…
a) run slowly
b) change its spots
c) hide its spots
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Answer: (b)
A leopard cannot change its spots.
Meaning: A person cannot change his or her innate character/personality.
to get a grip (to control one’s emotions)
E.g. 1:
A: I feel so upset and angry! I don’t know what to do!
B: Get a grip! Your problem isn’t that bad!
E.g. 2:
A: Kelly is still upset about losing her job.
B: I know. She really needs to get a grip. She will never find another job if she is so upset all the time.
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Do you know the phrase “speak up”?
It means “speak louder!”
E.g. 1:
A: Speak up! I can’t hear you!
B: Sorry, but I can’t speak up! I have a cough and a sore throat!
E.g. 2:
A: Mr Biggs is always telling James to speak up. No one can hear him in class.
B: I know. I think he is really shy.
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