Can you complete this English expression? It means “to hurry”.
Get a…….. on
a) move
b) hurry
c) fast
d) speedy
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Answer: a) move
Get a move on
Get a……. on
Proverbs and Sayings
Slack off
Do you know the English expression “to slack off“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ella: How is the new guy at work?
Aya: Not so good. I caught him slacking off when we were really busy the other day. He was reading a magazine.
Does it mean:
a) have fun
b) talk a lot
c) relax
d) not do your work
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Answer: d) not do your work
Forty winks
Do you know the English expression “forty winks”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ken: I had a busy morning. I think I’ll catch forty winks.
Emma: That’s a good idea. You look tired.
Does it mean:
a) wink 40 times
b) take a nap
c) drink coffee
d) relax
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Answer: b) take a nap
In the driver’s seat
Do you know the English expression “to be in the driver’s seat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Greg: So who is in the driver’s seat now that the boss has quit?
Kathy: Bob is. Only until a new boss arrives though.
Does it mean:
a) drive a car
b) be in a superior position
c) be in control
d) be the boss
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Answer: c) be in control
Give someone a …… time
Can you complete this English expression? It means to make a situation difficult for someone, or to treat someone harshly.
Give someone a…….. time
a) big
b) stressful
c) unfair
d) hard
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Answer: d) hard
Give someone a hard time
As right as……
Can you complete this English expression? It means to be fine and healthy.
As right as……
a) the sun
b) rain
c) snow
d) clouds
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Answer: b) rain
As right as rain
Have money to….
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to have a lot of money”.
Have money to…..
a) eat
b) save
c) throw away
d) burn
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Answer: d) burn
Money to burn
