Do you know the English expression “to fight like cat and dog“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: How are Dave and Angela? Is their marriage going well?
Lisa: They are fine. They fight like cat and dog, but they love each other really.
Does it mean:
a) enjoy watching cats and dogs fight
b) fight gently
c) argue a lot
d) hit each other
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Answer: c) argue a lot
Do you know the English expression “to go back on (one’s) word“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rob: The boss promised to pay me more money this year, but when I asked him about it last week, he said he’s decided not to do it.
Fran: He’s like that. He always goes back on his word. That’s why no one likes him.
Does it mean:
a) say something again
b) break a promise
c) say something many times
d) say something backwards
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Answer: b) break a promise
Do you know the English expression “to have (one’s) hands full“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jack: Are you going to the party tomorrow?
Emma: I’m afraid I can’t. I have my hands full at work at the moment.
Does it mean:
a) to carry many things
b) to hold something
c) to have big hands
d) to be very busy
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Answer: d) to be very busy
Can you complete this phrase?
…..a risk
a) make
b) do
c) have
d) take
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Answer: d) take
take a risk!
Do you know the expression “ups and downs“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: I felt so bad when I failed my test.
Alan: That’s normal. Life is full of ups and downs. You’ll feel better soon.
Does it mean:
a) high places and low places
b) interesting things
c) differences in height
d) good times and bad times
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Answer: d) good times and bad times
Do you know the English expression “a long face“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Yvette: What’s wrong? You’ve had a long face all night.
Nathan: Oh, I’m just thinking about work tomorrow.
Does it mean:
a) an unhappy expression
b) an angry expression
c) a happy expression
d) a frightened expression
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Answer: a) an unhappy expression
Do you know the English expression “to put up with (someone/something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sebastian: How is John’s attitude at work?
Fred: Terrible. I can’t put up with his negativity any longer.
Does it mean:
a) tolerate
b) accept
c) process
d) watch
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Answer: a) tolerate
Do you know the English expression “to comfort eat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rory: Ian has put on weight lately.
Valdis: I know. He has been comfort eating since he split up with his girlfriend. I heard he is eating pizza and ice cream every night.
Does it mean:
a) eat comfortable food
b) eat food that makes you feel better
c) eat out
d) eat healthy food
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Answer: b) eat food that makes you feel better
Do you know the English expression “to keep it under wraps“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Suzie: Keep it under wraps, but Darren and I are getting married next year.
Emma: Really? That’s great news! I won’t tell anyone.
Does it mean:
a) keep something a secret
b) wrap something up
c) tell other people something
d) don’t be upset
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Answer: a) keep something a secret
Do you know the English expression “to speak (one’s) mind“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Helen: I noticed a lot of people don’t like the boss.
Rufus: That’s because he always speaks his mind. Sometimes it can be hurtful.
Does it mean:
a) talk to oneself
b) gossip
c) hide one’s feelings
d) say one’s true feelings
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Answer: d) say one’s true feelings
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