Do you know the English expression “be my guest“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Chris: Do you mind if I take your new car out for a drive?

Paula: Be my guest.

Does it mean:

a) Be careful

b) Go ahead

c) Sorry, but no

d) Act like a guest

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Answer: b) Go ahead

Can you complete this English expression? It means that it is impossible for someone to change their character.

A leopard can’t change its…..

a) stripes

b) attitude

c) spots

d) mind

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Answer: c) spots

A leopard can’t change its spots

Do you know the English expression “count me in“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Pierre: We are going to play tennis at the weekend. Do you want to join us?

Francis: You can count me in. I haven’t played for ages.

Does it mean:

a) don’t include me in your plans

b) I don’t have time

c) maybe

d) include me in your plans

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Answer: d) include me in your plans

Do you know the English expression “keep it under (one’s) hat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Noel: Keep it under your hat, but I won the lottery last weekend.

Claire: That’s amazing! Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.

Does it mean:

a) put something under (one’s) hat

b) keep something a secret

c) tell everyone

d) keep some money

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Answer: b) keep something a secret

Do you know the English expression “to have a brainwave“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Petra: Have you worked out how to get more money?

Fran: Yes, I had a brainwave yesterday. I’m going to start my own business!

Does it mean:

a) have a good idea

b) have a headache

c) have trouble thinking

d) have an illness

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Answer: a) have a good idea

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to suddenly become angry”.

Lose (one’s) ……

a) heat

b) cold

c) cool

d) peace

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Answer: c) cool

Lose (one’s) cool

Can you complete this English expression? It means to not know what time it is.

Lose…….. of time

a) record

b) change

c) track

d) clock

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Answer: c) track

Lose track of time

Do you know the English expression “a slap on the wrist“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Joey: What happened to the man who hit you? Did he go to prison?

Cal: No, he just got a slap on the wrist. He got a small fine.

Does it mean:

a) a small punishment

b) a big punishment

c) an injured wrist

d) pay some money

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Answer: a) a small punishment

Can you complete this English expression? It means “I’m joking”.

I’m pulling your……

a) nose

b) leg

c) arm

d) foot

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b) leg

I’m pulling your leg

Do you know the English expression “it’s like watching paint dry“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Alan: How was the film?

Billie: It was like watching paint dry. I switched it off after an hour.

Does it mean:

a) very boring

b) very scary

c) very interesting

d) very complicated

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Answer: a) very boring