Do you know the English expression “run out of steam“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Vincent: How was Mr. Brown’s speech at the conference yesterday?
Gregory: It was OK, but very long. He ran out of steam near the end. He should have finished it a lot earlier.
Does it mean:
a) run out of energy
b) run out of words
c) forget what to say
d) need a rest
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Answer: a) run out of energy
Do you know the English expression “the more the merrier“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Helen: I’m thinking of inviting Sue and David to the party on Saturday. What do you think?
Sarah: Good idea. The more then merrier!
Does it mean
a) People become merry at parties
b) Parties are merry
c) The party will be better on a Saturday
d) The party will be better if more people are there
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Answer: d) The party will be better if more people are there
Do you know the English expression “come clean“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Iris: I made a mistake in the accounts at work today, but no one knows it was me who made the mistake. Do you think I should tell anyone?
Stuart: I think you should come clean. People will find out sooner or later.
Does it mean:
a) clean up
b) fix a mistake
c) confess
d) blame someone else
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Answer: c) confess
Do you know the English expression “blow your own trumpet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Angela: I saw Terry yesterday. All he did was talk about how great he has been doing at work.
Ian: Yes, he was like that when I saw him. He’s always blowing his own trumpet.
Does it mean:
a) play the trumpet
b) talk about work too much
c) boast
d) make music
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Answer: c) boast
Do you know the English expression “a stone’s throw“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Claire: Where do you live?
Peter: Just a stone’s throw away from the school.
Claire: That’s convenient for your children!
Does it mean:
a) a short distance
b) the size of a stone
c) one sometimes throws stones
d) next door
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Answer: a) a short distance
Can you complete this famous English proverb? It means that children are similar to their parents.
The apple doesn’t….
a) look different
b) fall far from the tree
c) grow differently
d) change in appearance
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Answer: b)
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Do you know the English expression “keep your nose clean“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Emily: Some of my co-workers have been leaving work early when the boss is out.
Kelly: Have you been doing that too?
Emily: No, I want a promotion, so I must keep my nose clean.
Does it mean:
a) make sure your nose is clean
b) don’t do anything wrong
c) work for a promotion
d) don’t do anything strange
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Answer: b) don’t do anything wrong
Do you know the English expression “miss the boat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rachel: Did you apply for a job at the new store in town?
Gloria: No. I only found out today that the deadline for applications was yesterday. I missed the boat.
Does it mean:
a) to be late for a boat ride
b) to send something by boat
c) to miss a chance
d) to miss a ride
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Answer: c) to miss a chance
Do you know the English phrase “good to go“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: Do we have everything ready for the road trip?
Susan: Yes, just let me get some petrol and then we are good to go.
Does it mean:
a) be looking forward to going somewhere
b) be ready
c) be happy to go
d) be good when travelling
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b) be ready
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