Do you know the English expression “to be out of (one’s) mind“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Shirley: I want to be a famous writer, so I quit my job.

Diane: Are you out of your mind? It takes a long time to become a successful writer! You need to work while you are writing!

Does it mean:

a) sensible

b) crazy

c) boring

d) funny

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Answer: b) crazy

Do you know the English expression “over the top“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Luke: How did your father react when you told him you had scratched his car?

Mike: He was really mad. It is only a small scratch. His reaction was over the top. He was screaming at me!

Does it mean:

a) serious

b) funny

c) too little

d) too much

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Answer: d) too much

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

Tanya: What were your days at university like?

Mariam: They were tough. I lived on a shoestring for four years.

Does it mean:

a) have a shoestring

b) with a small amount of money

c) have trouble

d) have no friends

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Answer: b) with a small amount of money

 

Do you know the English expression “to get away”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer?

Sara: I heard there was a robbery at your mother’s jewellery shop. How did the robbers　get away?

Lisa: They got away on motorbikes.

Does it mean:

a) escape

b) run

c) hide

d) ride something

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Answer: a) escape

 

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

Layla: Why was the teacher angry with you in class?

Ben: Because I nodded off. I always nod off after lunch.

Does it mean:

a) say something rude

b) nod your head

c) fall asleep

d) talk

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Answer: c) fall asleep

Do you know the English expression “to look back on (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Kerry: Your son is growing up quickly. I can’t believe he is in high school already.

Sue: I know. When I look back on the days when he was a baby, I can’t believe how quickly time passes.

Does it mean

a) think about the past

b) return to the past

c) look at photographs

d) remind someone of the past

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Answer: a) think about the past

Can you complete this English expression? It means to feel sympathy for someone who is in trouble.

My ……. goes out to (someone)

a) head

b) heart

c) mind

d) spirit

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Answer: My heart goes out to (someone)

Do you know the English expression “to zero in (on something/someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Mike: Did you talk to your teacher about your essay?

Jane: Yes. She was really negative about it. She zeroed in on my mistakes.

Does it mean:

a) give someone/something a score of zero

b) focus all one’s attention on something/someone

c) talk negatively

d) praise someone

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Answer: b) focus all one’s attention on something/someone

Do you know the English expression “to be keen on (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Helene: What sport is your son into these days?

Igor: He’s really keen on swimming.

Does it mean:

a) not interested in

b) very interested in

c) making an effort

d) good at

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Answer: b) very interested in