Do you know the meaning of the English phrase “to figure out (something)” or “to figure (something) out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Clara: Are you OK? You look stressed.
Stephanie: I can’t figure out this maths problem. I’ve been looking at it for half an hour and I just don’t get it.
Clara: Yeah, I had problems figuring it out too. Here, let me help you.
Does it mean:
a) add figures
b) solve
c) do maths
d) study
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Answer: b) solve
Can you complete this famous English proverb? It means don’t be dependent on one thing, or don’t risk everything on one thing.
Don’t put all your….. in one basket
a) dreams
b) bread
c) eggs
d) sandwiches
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Answer: c) eggs
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
This is a short quiz about hospital and medical-related words. The pass mark is 80%. Click the green button to start the quiz!
Start Quiz!Do you know the English expression to feel like a “fish out of water“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
William: How was the publishing conference?
Christian: All the other people were from large publishing houses. Our company was the smallest there. I felt like a fish out of water!
Does it mean:
a) to feel small
b) to be thirsty
c) to be comfortable in a situation
d) to be uncomfortable in a situation
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Answer: d) to be uncomfortable in a situation
If you have butterflies in your stomach, what does it mean? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Kelly: Your driving test is today! How are you feeling?
Lily: I have butterflies in my stomach!
Kelly: Just relax! You’ll be OK!
Does it mean:
a) be scared
b) be unsure
c) be nervous
d) be energetic
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Answer: c) be nervous
Can you complete this popular English expression? It means one shouldn’t do or say something that will cause problems.
Don’t rock…
a) the boat
b) the music
c) the car
d) the people
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Answer: a) the boat
Don’t rock the boat!
Do you know the English expression “burn (one’s) bridges“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Michael: When I quit my job I told all the managers they were useless and the company was terrible.
Tessa: Well, you burnt your bridges, didn’t you?! I don’t think you can ever go back there again!
Does it mean:
a) burn bridges
b) be rude
c) destroy relationships
d) tell people what you really think of them
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Answer: c) destroy relationships
Do you know the English expression “bury (one’s) head in the sand“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jackie: Has your husband been to see the doctor about his health issues yet?
Vera: No, he’s burying his head in the sand. He refuses to even talk about it with me.
Does it mean:
a) avoid something by pretending it doesn’t exist
b) refuse to talk to someone
c) refuse to see a doctor
d) put one’s head in the sand
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Answer: a) avoid something by pretending it doesn’t exist
Do you know the English expression “to smell a rat”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Eddie: I just had a strange phone call. The man said he was calling from my bank and he asked me for my personal information.
Steve: Did you give it to him?
Eddie: No. I smelled a rat when he asked me for my account number and PIN.
Does it mean:
a) smell a rat
b) get angry
c) sense that something is suspicious
d) think something is amusing
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Answer: c) sense that something is suspicious
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