Do you know the English expression “keep me posted”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Aaron: I heard the bike accident was bad. Any news on Dave’s condition? 

Jake: I’m going to the hospital later to see how he is doing.

Aaron: Well, keep me posted.

Does it mean:

a) post a letter for someone

b) give someone my regards

c) give me a new post at work

d) keep me updated

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Answer: d) keep me updated

Do you know the English expression “to have a soft spot for (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Martin: I think Dave is happy that he is working with Faye on the next project.

Sue: Yes, he is. He has a soft spot for Faye. She is like a daughter to him.

Does it mean:

a) dislike someone

b) like someone very much

c) be soft

d) be kind

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Answer: b) like someone very much

Do you know the English expression “at the drop of a hat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Keiko: Are you going to buy a new car?

Marie: I’d buy one at the drop of a hat if I could, but we can’t afford it.

Does it mean:

a) immediately

b) when someone drops their hat

c) much later

d) next week

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Answer: a) immediately

Do you know the English expression “to hand in (one’s) notice? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer?

Kate: I heard that Hiroko handed in her notice today.

Mari: No way! She didn’t tell anyone she was leaving!

Does it mean:

a) tell your boss you are going to quit

b) leave a job straight away

c) walk out of the office

d) be fired

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Answer: a) tell your boss you are going to quit

Can you complete this expression? It means to learn the basics of something. For example, when you start a new job, you have to learn the basic duties of the job. You have to…

learn the….

a) action

b) post

c) figures

d) ropes

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Answer: d) ropes

Learn the ropes

Can you complete this English expression? It means that something seems easy to do, but is actually difficult.

Easier said than….

a) did

b) do

c) completed

d) done

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Answer: d) done

Easier said than done!

Do you know the English expression “many moons ago”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Ian: Have you ever been to India?

Ben: Yes I have. It was many moons ago though.

Does it mean:

a) a few weeks ago

b) a long time ago

c) 50 years ago

d) a few days ago

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Answer: b) a long time ago

Do you know the English expression “to be in the driver’s seat”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Pat: How many people are working on the project?

Chris: Just me and Michelle. She is in the driver’s seat, I just do what I’m told.

Does it mean:

a) be in control

b) be in trouble

c) be driving

d) be sitting in a car

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Answer: a) be in control

Do you know the English expression “to jump down (someone’s) throat? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Dan: Did you talk to Neil about his gambling?

Sue: Yes. When I told him to stop, he jumped down my throat.

Does it mean:

a) speak to someone in a nice way

b) speak to someone in a funny way

c) speak to someone in a polite way

d) speak to someone in an angry way

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Answer: d) speak to someone in an angry way