Do you know the English expression “to stand on (one’s) own two feet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Neil: Do you still give your son money?

Abby: No, he is working now. He has to stand on his own two feet.

Does it mean:

a) stand up

b) be independent

c) work hard

d) make a lot of money

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Answer: b) be independent

Do you know the English expression “forty winks“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Terry: What is George doing?

Michel: He’s having forty winks on the sofa.

Does it mean:

a) a nap

b) watch TV

c) play a game

d) argument

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Answer: a) a nap

Do you know the English expression “to give (one) the creeps“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Lisa: What do you think of new guy at work?

Helena: I don’t like him. He is always looking at me. He gives me the creeps.

Does it mean:

a) make (one) feel amused

b) make (one) feel angry

c) make (one) feel frightened

d) flatter someone

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Answer: c) make (one) feel frightened

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

Harry: What did the boss say when you told her you were quitting?

Sally: She flew off the handle. I’ve never seen her so mad!

Does it mean:

a) speak loudly

b) throw a door handle

c) negotiate

d) become angry suddenly

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Answer: d) become angry suddenly

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very quiet”.

As quiet as a …….

a) hamster

b) bat

c) mouse

d) cat

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Answer: c) mouse

As quiet as a mouse

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very kind”.

Have a ……. of gold

a) soul

b) heart

c) body

d) mind

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Answer: b) heart

Have a heart of gold

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to blame (someone)”.

Point the……. at (someone)

a) finger

b) thumb

c) face

d) arm

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Answer: a) finger

Point the finger at (someone)

Do you know the English expression “to be about to (do something)“? Read the conversation below Can you guess the meaning?

Evelyn: Have you done the dishes yet?

Bill: I’m about to do them. Just let me finish my drink first.

Does it mean:

a) already done something

b) not going to do something

c) going to do something later in the day

d) going to do something very soon

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Answer: d) going to do something very soon

 

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be in a difficult situation”.

Be in……. water

a) deep

b) heavy

c) shallow

d) vast

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Answer: a) deep

Be in deep water