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[Easy English Blog] Sunsets

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I love sunsets. I love sunrises too, but I usually miss them because I am still sleeping… (I must get up earlier!)

The area of Japan where we live has a lake. Every evening, when the weather is fine, photographers gather at the side of the lake. They all want to take pictures of the beautiful sunset over the water. When I have the chance, I go to watch the sunset too. Although I only have a small, cheap and old camera, I like to take pictures. Here are some that I took this summer. I hope you enjoy them!

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Can you see nice sunsets where you live?

Heather@I Talk You Talk Press

Pull the plug

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Do you know the English expression “to pull the plug”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Kate: Is the city government going to build a new swimming pool?

Steve: No, the new mayor pulled the plug on it. He said it was too expensive.

Does it mean:

a) stop or cancel something

b) pull out the plug in a pool or bath

c) promote something

d) make something cheaper

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) stop or cancel something

Find (one’s) feet

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Do you know the English expression “to find (one’s) feet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Ira: How is your new job? Have you found your feet yet?

Gina: Yes, It’s fine now. It’s not as difficult as I expected.

Does it mean:

a) look for your feet

b) become confident in something new

c) become the best in something new

d) follow someone’s footsteps

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: b) become confident in something new

Lose sleep over (something)

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Do you know the English expression “to lose sleep over (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Harry: My daughter has started spending all her spare time in her room on her computer. What do you think?

Rachel: It sounds like normal teenager behaviour. I wouldn’t lose sleep over it if I were you.

Does it mean:

a) don’t sleep

b) worry about something

c) stay awake

d) wait for something

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Answer: b) worry about something

On edge

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Do you know the English expression “to be on edge“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Emily: What’s wrong with you today? You seem like you are on edge.

Christina: I am. I’m waiting for my test results. They are due to come today.

Does it mean:

a) be on the edge of something

b) be nervous or anxious

c) be terrified

d) be energetic

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Answer: b) be nervous or anxious

Get away with (something)

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Do you know the English expression “to get away with (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Zoe: Harry called the teacher a bad name in class today.

Lorraine: Did the teacher scold him?

Zoe: No, he got away with it because the teacher didn’t hear him.

Does it mean:

a) do something bad

b) have a second chance

c) do something twice

d) escape punishment

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Answer: d) escape punishment

Stay in

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Do you know the English expression “to stay in“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Martin: What are you doing on Friday night? A few of us are going to the pub. Do you want to join us?

Barrie: I think I’ll stay in. I’ve had a tough week at work.

Does it mean:

a) stay at home

b) refuse to go out

c) stay at work

d) stay in once place

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Answer: a) stay at home