Do you know the English expression “by the skin of (one’s) teeth“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Gregory: Did you pass your test?
Rufus: By the skin of my teeth! I passed by one point!
Does it mean:
a) easily
b) luckily
c) narrowly
d) badly
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Answer: c) narrowly
Do you know the English expression “to spill the beans“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Kumiko: How did you find out I was quitting my job?
Jennifer: Toshiko spilled the beans when we went for dinner the other night.
Does it mean:
a) spill beans when eating
b) tell lies
c) tell people about beans
d) tell people secret information
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Answer: d) tell people secret information
Do you know the English expression “to run after (someone/something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andrea: I saw you running down the street yesterday.
Rob: I was running after a man. He had dropped his wallet and I wanted to give it him back.
Does it mean:
a) run faster than someone
b) chase
c) follow
d) run away from someone
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Answer: b) chase
Do you know the English expression “to be on a roll“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Michelle: How is your son’s rugby team doing?
Tracey: The team is on a roll. They have won every match this season.
Does it mean:
a) roll the ball well
b) lucky
c) have a period of good results
d) have a period of surprising results
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Answer: c) have a period of good results
Do you know the English expression “no room to swing a cat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Russell: How is your new apartment?
Eddie: It’s nice, but there is no room to swing a cat!
Does it mean:
a) very small
b) very big
c) he wants to swing a cat around
d) keep a pet
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Answer: a) very small
Do you know the English expression “at (one’s) fingertips“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer?
Graham: How is the new accounting software?
Karen: It’s great. I have all the information I need at my fingertips.
Does it mean:
a) in one’s hands
b) in an easily accessible place
c) on a smartphone
d) on a desk
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Answer: b) in an easily accessible place
Do you know the English expression “to sleep on it“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Gary: The boss asked you to transfer to a new city. Have you made a decision?
Emma: Not yet. I’m going to sleep on it and let her know in the morning.
Does it mean:
a) make a decision quickly
b) dream about something
c) worry about something
d) make a decision the next day
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Answer: d) make a decision the next day
Do you know the English expression “to toe the line“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Edward: What is your new school like?
Colin: It’s strict. If you don’t toe the line you get into trouble.
Does it mean:
a) put your foot on a line
b) obey the rules
c) touch a line
d) do your homework
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Answer: b) obey the rules
Do you know the English expression “spring chicken“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Helen: Why did you get your hair cut so short?
Rebecca: I thought it was suitable for my age. I’m not a spring chicken any more!
Does it mean:
a) a young bird
b) a very old
c) middle-aged
d) very young
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Answer: d) very young
Do you know the English expression “to let (one’s) hair down“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sandy: Are you going to the party on Saturday?
Stella: Yes. I’ve had a hard time at work lately, so I think it’s time I let my hair down.
Does it mean:
a) wear one’s hair loose
b) have a hair cut
c) relax and enjoy oneself
d) spend a lot of money
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Answer: c) relax and enjoy oneself
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