Do you know the English expression “a slap on the wrist“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Joey: What happened to the man who hit you? Did he go to prison?
Cal: No, he just got a slap on the wrist. He got a small fine.
Does it mean:
a) a small punishment
b) a big punishment
c) an injured wrist
d) pay some money
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Answer: a) a small punishment
Can you complete this English expression? It means “I’m joking”.
I’m pulling your……
a) nose
b) leg
c) arm
d) foot
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b) leg
I’m pulling your leg
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Do you know the English expression “it’s like watching paint dry“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Alan: How was the film?
Billie: It was like watching paint dry. I switched it off after an hour.
Does it mean:
a) very boring
b) very scary
c) very interesting
d) very complicated
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Answer: a) very boring
Do you know the English expression “hang in there“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Kelly: Studying for this exam is so hard. I want to give up!
Mel: Hang in there! It will soon be over.
Does it mean:
a) hang around
b) hang out with someone
c) don’t give up
d) ask someone for advice
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Answer: c) don’t give up
Can you complete this English expression? It means to fall asleep for a short time.
Doze…..
a) on
b) off
c) along
d) out
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Answer: b) off
Doze off
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be sleeping deeply”.
to be ……… asleep
a) heard
b) quiet
c) hard
d) sound
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Answer: d) sound
to be sound asleep
