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Proverbs and Sayings

Feel out of …..

June 16, 2022June 8, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to feel unwell”.

Feel out of …….

a) time

b) mood

c) health

d) sorts

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Answer: d) sorts

Feel out of sorts!

Example: I feel out of sorts, so I’m going home early.

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…… out laughing

June 15, 2022June 8, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to start laughing suddenly”.

…… out laughing

a) start

b) move

c) hilarious

d) burst

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Answer: d) burst

Burst out laughing!

Example: Everyone burst out laughing when Dean told us the joke.

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…… for thought

June 14, 2022June 8, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “something to consider”.

……. for thought

a) idea

b) food

c) dream

d) think

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Answer: b) food

Food for thought!

Example: The meeting gave me food for thought. Many people had interesting opinions.

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Behind closed ……

June 13, 2022June 8, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “in secret”.

Behind closed …..

a) windows

b) curtains

c) doors

d) envelopes

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Answer: c) doors

Behind closed doors!

Example: The business negotiations took place behind closed doors.

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Make (someone) feel …..

June 12, 2022June 8, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to make someone feel stupid or insignificant”.

Make (someone) feel ……

a) small

b) under

c) trodden

d) down

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) small

Make (someone) feel small!

Example: Our teacher always makes us feel small if we get the wrong answer in class.

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Have a face like ……

June 11, 2022June 2, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to look very angry”.

Have a face like ……

a) thunder

b) storm

c) anger

d) frown

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Answer: a) thunder

Have a face like thunder!

Example: Don’t go near the boss. He has a face like thunder!

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Fit for a …..

June 10, 2022June 2, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “very nice and luxurious”.

Fit for a ……

a) palace

b) majesty

c) king

d) extravagant

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Answer: c) king

Fit for a king!

Example: Our hotel room was very nice. It was fit for a king!

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Cut ….. with (someone)

June 9, 2022June 2, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to end a relationship with (someone)”.

Cut …… with (someone)

a) ropes

b) string

c) laces

d) ties

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Answer: d) ties

Cut ties with (someone)!

Example: Lloyd cut ties with his employer last month.

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Take care of …….. …….

June 8, 2022June 2, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to take care of oneself”.

Take care of …….. ……..

a) the one

b) one out

c) number one

d) over first

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Answer: c) number one

Take care of number one!

Example: Everyone in the company is the same. They all take care of number one.

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A …… of bother

June 7, 2022June 2, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “a small amount of trouble”.

A …… of bother

a) spot

b) sharp

c) touch

d) moment

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) spot

A spot of bother!

Example: Can you help me with my work? I’m in a spot of bother.

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