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Proverbs and Sayings

My …… are full

July 6, 2022June 29, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “I am too busy”.

My ……. are full

a) eyes

b) hands

c) feet

d) schedules

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Answer: b) hands

My hands are full!

Example: I can’t help you right now, my hands are full.

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Make a ….. of (something)

July 5, 2022June 29, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to write something down quickly”.

Make a ….. of (something)

a) jot

b) memo

c) writing

d) note

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Answer: d) note

Make a note of something!

Example: I made a note of the plane departure and arrival times.

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In a …..

July 4, 2022June 29, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “in an angry way”.

In a …….

a) annoyed

b) stop

c) huff

d) mind

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Answer: c) huff

In a huff!

Example: Jane went off in a huff when I told her to shut up.

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….. (one’s) hopes

July 3, 2022June 29, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to ruin someone’s hopes” or “ruin someone’s dream”.

………. (one’s) hopes

a) spoil

b) dash

c) end

d) finish

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Answer: b) dash

Dash (one’s) hopes!

Example: My boss dashed my hopes of promotion when he promoted Sarah instead.

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Overstay (one’s) ……

July 2, 2022June 23, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to stay as a guest somewhere for too long”.

Overstay (one’) …….

a) day

b) welcome

c) time

d) period

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Answer: b) welcome

Overstay (one’s) welcome!

Example: “We overstayed our welcome at Phil’s house. He asked us to leave.”

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…… for trouble

July 1, 2022June 23, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to do something that will cause trouble”.

……. for trouble

a) want

b) ask

c) try

d) say

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Answer: b) ask

Ask for trouble!

Example: “You shouted at the boss? You are asking for trouble!”

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Give (someone) a …..

June 30, 2022June 23, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to take someone somewhere by car”.

Give (someone) a ……

a) lift

b) run

c) stop

d) passage

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Answer: a) lift

Give (someone) a lift!

Example: “Can you give me a lift to the station?”

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Up for …..

June 29, 2022June 23, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “subject to discussion”.

Up for ……

a) talking

b) arguing

c) debate

d) calling

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Answer: c) debate

Up for debate!

Example: “This matter is up for debate. Nothing has been decided yet.”

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A whole new …….

June 28, 2022June 23, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “a completely new situation”.

A whole new …….

a) type

b) scene

c) run

d) ballgame

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Answer: d) ballgame

A whole new ballgame!

Example: “Working in finance is a whole new ballgame. It’s completely different from my old job.”

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It ….. me

June 27, 2022June 23, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “it’s fine with me”.

It …… me

a) hangs

b) fixes

c) suits

d) calls

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: c) suits

It suits me!

Example: A: “How about going to the Chinese restaurant tonight?”

B: “It suits me!”

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