I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA

Language learning resources and Easy English Blog

Skip to content
  • Home
  • About (English)
  • About (Español)
  • About (Français)
  • About (日本語)
Search

Proverbs and Sayings

Sick as a …..

April 7, 2022March 30, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very disappointed”.

Sick as a ……

a) zebra

b) tiger

c) bird

d) parrot

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: d) parrot

Sick as a parrot!

Example: “I was sick as a parrot when my boss gave the project to someone else.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

I can’t thank you …..

April 6, 2022March 30, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “thank you very much”.

I can’t thank you …….

a) enough

b) at all

c) now

d) today

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: a) enough

I can’t thank you enough!

Example: “You really helped me. I can’t thank you enough.”

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

A breath of fresh …..

April 5, 2022March 30, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “refreshingly different”.

A breath of fresh ……

a) paint

b) music

c) air

d) water

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: c) air

A breath of fresh air!

Example: Talking to you is like a breath of fresh air! You are so interesting!

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Clear as a …..

April 4, 2022March 30, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “very easy to understand”.

Clear as a ……

a) paper

b) window

c) mirror

d) bell

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: d) bell

Clear as a bell!

Example: These instructions are as clear as a bell!

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Skate on thin …..

April 3, 2022March 30, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to do something risky or dangerous”.

Skate on thin …….

a) water

b) ice

c) pool

d) sea

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: b) ice

Skate on thin ice!

Example: You’ll be skating on thin ice if you do that!

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

…… yourself

April 1, 2022March 24, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be disappointed in yourself”.

….. yourself

a) hit

b) sound

c) kick

d) watch

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: c) kick

Kick yourself!

Example: You will be kicking yourself if you don’t invest in that company now.

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Go back a long ….

April 1, 2022March 24, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to have known someone for a long time”.

Go back a long …….

a) road

b) way

c) past

d) history

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Helena Lopes on Pexels.com

Answer: b) way

Go back a long way!

Example: Keiko and I go back a long way. We met at university.

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Know (someone/something) like a …..

March 30, 2022March 24, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to know someone/something very well.

Know (someone/something) like a ……

a) hand

b) star

c) head

d) book

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: d) book

Know (someone/something) like a book!

Example: I know my friend like a book.

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Come rain, come …….

March 30, 2022March 23, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “no matter what the weather is”.

Come rain, come ……

a) shine

b) sun

c) sunny

d) snow

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com

Answer: a) shine

Come rain, come shine!

Example: The marathon will take place come rain, come shine.

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Take a ……..

March 29, 2022March 23, 2022 / italkyoutalk

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to let someone else take control”.

Take a …….

a) hike

b) side

c) passenger

d) backseat

The answer is below!↓

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Answer: d) backseat

Take a backseat

Example: Mike took a backseat in the business negotiations.

By I Talk You Talk Press – Easy English Reading

Posts navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →
Follow I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA on WordPress.com

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • X
  • Goodreads
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Categories

  • Common Mistakes
  • Easy English Blog
    • Cooking and Recipes in English
  • Easy English Vlog
  • Free stuff for busy teachers
    • No Sweat! Lesson Plans
    • No Sweat! Series
      • EFL Activities
      • EFL Quizzes and Surveys
      • EFL Role-plays
  • Listening Lessons
  • Q&A
  • Study English
    • Fast 500 (Easy English Stories)
      • Short Stories with Audio
      • Short Stories with Video
    • General
    • Graded Reader Activities
      • A Business Trip to New York
      • A Homestay in Auckland
      • A Passion for Music
      • A Trip to London
      • Adventure in Rome
      • Adventure on the Mountain
      • Andre's Dream
      • Birthdays to Remember
      • Chi-obaa and Friends
      • Chi-obaa and Her Town
      • Danger in Seattle
      • Dear Ellen
      • Don't Come Back
      • Dressed for Success
      • Elspeth and the Visitor
      • Emily's Bag
      • Finders Keepers
      • Haruna's Story Part 1
      • Haruna's Story Part 2
      • Haruna's Story Part 3
      • Hunted in Hong Kong
      • Jimmy Luther
      • John Sees a Murder
      • Ken's Story Part 1
      • Ken's Story Part 2
      • Marcy's Bakery
      • Match Day
      • Message in a Bottle
      • Murder in Marrakech
      • Murder on Whale Island
      • Old Jack's Ghost Stories
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from England (1)
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from England (2)
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from Ireland
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from Japan
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from Scotland
        • Old Jack's Ghost Stories from Wales
      • Pretty and Bright
      • Saori and the Storm
      • The Christmas Present
      • The Cruise Ship
      • The Curse
      • The Diary
      • The House in the Forest
      • The Old Hospital
      • The Perfect Wedding
      • The School on Bolt Street
      • Time to Go
      • Trouble in Paris
      • Wei's Part-Time Job
    • Graded Reader Videos
    • Idioms & Phrases
    • Proverbs and Sayings
    • Quick Quizzes / Surveys / Polls
      • Polls
      • Quick Quizzes
    • Quotes
    • Vocabulary
  • Uncategorized
  • What Did I Say?
Blog at WordPress.com.
I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA
Blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA
    • Join 79 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.