Stick it out

Do you know the English expression “to stick it out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Yuri: I know you hate this job. Are you thinking of quitting soon?

Jake: I can’t. I need the money. I’ll stick it out for another year.

Does it mean:

a) to endure a difficult situation

b) to do one’s best

c) to hate a difficult situation

d) to enjoy a situation

The answer is below!↓

Answer: a) to endure a difficult situation

Have it in for (someone)

Do you know the English phrase “to have it in for (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Catherine: I’m sure Kelly has it in for me. She has been causing trouble for me ever since I told the teacher she had cheated on the test.

Mike: Maybe you shouldn’t have said anything.

Does it mean:

a) to want to get revenge on someone

b) to annoy someone

c) to say bad things to someone

d) to hit someone

The answer is below!↓

Answer: a) to want to get revenge on someone

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

Joanne: I heard that you and John broke up. What happened?

Ruby: Nothing happened. Over the years we just grew apart. So we thought it was best for both of us if we broke up.

Joanne: A lot of couples grow apart after they have been together for a while.

Does it mean:

a) develop different personalities

b) grow wrongly

c) become distant

d) argue a lot

The answer is below!↓

Answer: c) become distant