Can you complete this English expression? It means someone had a problem in the past, but now, they don’t worry about it because time has passed and it cannot be changed.
Water under the …….
a) well
b) ocean
c) bridge
d) road
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Answer: c) bridge
Eg: Matt and I had a fight a few years ago, but that’s all water under the bridge. We are friends now.
Do you know the English expression “get your skates on“? It is used in the UK, and it is an informal expression. Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Belinda: Aren’t you ready yet? Get your skates on, or we will be late!
Paul: I’ll be ready in five minutes!
Does it mean:
a) put your skating boots on
b) hurry up
c) stop getting ready
d) leave the house now
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Answer: b) hurry up
Can you complete this famous English saying? It means that people are not satisfied with what they have. They think other people are in a better situation.
The grass is…….
a) longer on the other side
b) brighter on the other side
c) shorter on the other side
d) greener on the other side
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d) greener on the other side
The grass is greener on the other side.
Example conversation:
Iain: I heard that Terry quit his job.
Fred: Yes, he has gone to work for a rival company. He thinks the grass is greener on the other side.
Can you complete the last sentence?
“When Kelly goes to parties, she talks to everyone. She loves people. She is a social…….”
a) cat
b) bear
c) butterfly
d) bird
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Answer: c) butterfly
A social butterfly is a person who is friendly with everyone and talks to everyone.
Are you a social butterfly?
Can you complete this English saying? It means “it is better to be honest”, or “don’t lie”.
Honesty is the best…
a) action
b) idea
c) policy
d) way
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Answer: c) policy
Honesty is the best policy!
Can you complete this famous English saying? It means when there is an opportunity, you should take it immediately.
Strike while the iron is…
a) hard
b) available
c) hot
d) here
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Answer: c) hot
Strike while the iron is hot!
Can you complete this famous English expression? It means that it is often better to be silent rather than speaking.
Silence is…
a) great
b) golden
c) the best
d) noisy
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Answer: b) golden
Silence is golden!
