Can you complete this English expression? We say it when we suddenly forget what we were going to do or say.

My mind has gone…..

a) black

b) white

c) blank

d) quiet

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Answer: c) blank

My mind has gone blank!

 

Do you know the English expression “off the cuff“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Marc: How was your meeting?

Simon: Terrible. The boss made me do a presentation off the cuff. I couldn’t speak very well.

Does it mean:

a) without preparation

b) for a long time

c) in a loud voice

d) with no documents

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Answer: a) without preparation

Can you complete this English expression? It means “be quiet” or “be less noisy”.

Pipe…….

a) up

b) off

c) out

d) down

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Answer: d) down

Pipe down!

Can you complete this English expression? It means “in my opinion”.

In my ……

a) eyes

b) mouth

c) book

d) head

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Answer: c) book

In my book!

Do you know the English expression “to stumble upon (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Nadim: How was your trip to the countryside?

Paul: It was great. We stumbled upon an old church.

Does it mean:

a) find something by accident

b) fall over something

c) visit somewhere

d) have an accident

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Answer: a) find something by accident

Do you know the English expression “to keep (someone) company“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Linda: What are you going to do on Sunday?

Nelly: I’m going to keep my mother company. She’s not been feeling very well lately.

Does it mean:

a) take someone to a company

b) help someone at their company

c) spend time with someone so they are not lonely

d) take someone to hospital

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Answer: c) spend time with someone so they are not lonely

Do you know the English expression “catch some rays“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Bob: What are you going to do this weekend?

Terry: The weather is going to be nice, so I’ll catch some rays.

Does it mean:

a) relax in the sun

b) go fishing

c) have a party outside

d) go surfing

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Answer: a) relax in the sun

Can you complete this English expression? It means to make someone feel happy.

Make (someone’s) ……

a) mind

b) day

c) heart

d) smile

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Answer: b) day

Do you know the English expression “to tie the knot“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Isabelle: How are Peter and Maria? Are they still together?

Claire: Didn’t you hear? They tied the knot last Saturday.

Does it mean:

a) split up

b) get married

c) have an argument

d) start dating

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Answer: b) get married