Do you know the English expression “to find (one’s) feet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Alex: How is the new guy at work?
Peter: He’s OK. It’s taking him a long time to find his feet though.
Does it mean:
a) search for one’s feet
b) succeed
c) become used to a new situation
d) make friends
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Answer: c) become used to a new situation
Do you know the English adjective “mind-numbing“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Kareem: How was the movie last night?
Sasha: It was mind-numbing. I fell asleep!
Does it mean:
a) very difficult
b) very boring
c) very interesting
d) very complicated
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Answer: b) very boring
Do you know the English expression “to clear off“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rod: There’s someone at the door. I wonder who it is.
Linda: It will be that salesman again. I’ll tell him to clear off. We are not interested in what he is selling.
Does it mean:
a) come in
b) go away
c) be quiet
d) speak clearly
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Answer: b) go away
Do you know the English expression “to cost an arm and a leg“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Bill: What does Joey want for Christmas?
Maria: He wants a mountain bike, but he’s not going to get one. They cost an arm and a leg!
Does it mean:
a) very expensive
b) very big
c) very cheap
d) very new
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Answer: a) very expensive
Which word below is the opposite of “innocent“?
a) sad
b) guilty
c) forgiven
d) prosecuted
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Answer: b) guilty
Do you know the English expression “to be broke“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Harry: Are you coming out on Saturday night?
Jose: I can’t. I’m broke. I don’t get paid until next week.
Does it mean:
a) to be broken
b) to be upset
c) to not feel like going out
d) to have no money
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Answer: d) to have no money
Do you know the English expression “at once“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Des: Look at the time! It’s already 7!
Claire: We must leave at once! We are going to be late!
Does it mean:
a) immediately
b) one time
c) earlier
d) later
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Answer: a) immediately
Do you know the English expression “to rub shoulders with (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Takeshi: How was the Christmas party at work?
Akiko: It was good. We got to rub shoulders with all the directors.
Does it mean:
a) touch someone’s shoulders
b) come into contact with someone
c) stand next to someone
d) give someone a shoulder massage
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b) come into contact with someone
Can you complete this English expression? It means “something that seems good, but is unlikely to happen”.
…… in the sky
a) pie
b) banana
c) cake
d) apple
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Answer: a) pie
Pie in the sky
Do you know the English expression “to be up and running“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Natalie: Have you set up your new computer system at work?
Michelle: Yes, it is all up and running.
Does it mean:
a) to be running fast
b) to be high up
c) to be working
d) to be broken
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Answer: c) to be working
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