I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA

Language learning resources and Easy English Blog

Skip to content
  • Home
  • About (English)
  • About (Español)
  • About (Français)
  • About (日本語)
Search

Proverbs and Sayings

With (one’s) ……..

July 1, 2023June 24, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “with (one’s) approval”.

With (one’s) …….

a) announce

b) blessing

c) abundance

d) capacity

The answer is below!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: b) blessing

With (one’s) blessing!

Example: “My son travelled around the world with my blessing.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Mean the ….. to (one)

June 30, 2023June 18, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very important to (one)”.

Mean the …… to (one)

a) love

b) world

c) heart

d) soul

The answer is below!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: b) world

Mean the world to (one)!

Example: “My children mean the world to me. I love them very much.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

On the ……

June 29, 2023June 18, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “currently at work”.

On the ……..

a) clock

b) pay

c) office

d) shop

The answer is below!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: a) clock

On the clock!

Example: “I can’t meet you now. I’m on the clock. My boss will be angry if I leave.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Make ……

June 27, 2023June 18, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to cause trouble”.

Make …….

a) show

b) issue

c) waves

d) controversial

The answer is below!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: c) waves

Make waves!

Example: “The new boss is very strict, so don’t make waves at work.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

That ship has …….

June 26, 2023June 18, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “that option is no longer available”.

That ship has …….

a) moved

b) anchored

c) turned

d) sailed

The answer is below!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: d) sailed

That ship has sailed!

Example: “I wanted to travel around the world, but now I have a family. That ship has sailed.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

…… for choice

June 25, 2023June 18, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to have many good options to choose from”. (It is mainly heard in the UK.)

…….. for choice

a) full

b) extra

c) spoilt

d) round

The answer is below!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: c) spoilt

Spoilt for choice!

Example: “There were so many cakes in the cake shop. We were spoilt for choice.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

For hours on …..

June 24, 2023June 18, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “for many hours continuously”.

For hours on …..

a) over

b) end

c) day

d) night

The answer is below!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: b) end

For hours on end!

Example: “I listen to music for hours on end.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Treat (one) like ……

June 23, 2023June 11, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to treat (one) very well”.

Treat (one) like ……

a) brilliance

b) salt

c) fine

d) royalty

The answer is below!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: d) royalty

Treat (one) like royalty!

Example: “Amber’s new boyfriend treats her like royalty.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Give (one) a ……

June 22, 2023June 11, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “telephone (one)”. It is mainly heard in the UK.

Give (one) a …….

a) sound

b) harp

c) bell

d) rate

The answer is below!

Photo by Polina Tankilevitch on Pexels.com

Answer: c) bell

Give (one) a bell!

Example: “Give me a bell when you finish work. I’ll meet you for dinner.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Cross (one’s) …….

June 21, 2023June 11, 2023 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to encounter someone/something”.

Cross (one’s) …….

a) path

b) road

c) grass

d) lawn

The answer is below!

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: a) path

Cross (one’s) path!

Example: “Sandra crossed my path the other day. I hadn’t seen her for ages.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Posts navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →
Follow I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA on WordPress.com

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • X
  • Goodreads
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Categories

  • Common Mistakes
  • Easy English Blog
    • Cooking and Recipes in English
  • Easy English Vlog
  • Free stuff for busy teachers
    • No Sweat! Lesson Plans
    • No Sweat! Series
      • EFL Activities
      • EFL Quizzes and Surveys
      • EFL Role-plays
  • Listening Lessons
  • Q&A
  • Study English
    • Fast 500 (Easy English Stories)
      • Short Stories with Audio
      • Short Stories with Video
    • General
    • Graded Reader Activities
      • A Business Trip to New York
      • A Homestay in Auckland
      • A Passion for Music
      • A Trip to London
      • Adventure in Rome
      • Adventure on the Mountain
      • Andre's Dream
      • Birthdays to Remember
      • Chi-obaa and Friends
      • Chi-obaa and Her Town
      • Danger in Seattle
      • Dear Ellen
      • Don't Come Back
      • Dressed for Success
      • Elspeth and the Visitor
      • Emily's Bag
      • Finders Keepers
      • Haruna's Story Part 1
      • Haruna's Story Part 2
      • Haruna's Story Part 3
      • Hunted in Hong Kong
      • Jimmy Luther
      • John Sees a Murder
      • Ken's Story Part 1
      • Ken's Story Part 2
      • Marcy's Bakery
      • Match Day
      • Message in a Bottle
      • Murder in Marrakech
      • Murder on Whale Island
      • Old Jack's Ghost Stories
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from England (1)
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from England (2)
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from Ireland
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from Japan
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from Scotland
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from Wales
      • Pretty and Bright
      • Saori and the Storm
      • The Christmas Present
      • The Cruise Ship
      • The Curse
      • The Diary
      • The House in the Forest
      • The Old Hospital
      • The Perfect Wedding
      • The School on Bolt Street
      • Time to Go
      • Trouble in Paris
      • Wei's Part-Time Job
    • Graded Reader Videos
    • Idioms & Phrases
    • Proverbs and Sayings
    • Quick Quizzes / Surveys / Polls
      • Polls
      • Quick Quizzes
    • Quotes
    • Vocabulary
  • Uncategorized
  • What Did I Say?
Blog at WordPress.com.
I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA
Blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA
    • Join 79 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.