Can you complete this English expression? It means “to cry very hard”.

Cry (one’s) eyes ……

a) off

b) over

c) down

d) out

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Answer: d) out

Cry (one’s) eyes out!

Example: “I cried my eyes out at the end of the sad film.”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to focus on the important points”.

Cut to the ……

a) chase

b) sound

c) verse

d) line

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Answer: a) chase

Cut to the chase!

Example: “I’m busy, so cut to the chase. What do you want to tell me?”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to start thinking sensibly”.

Come to (one’s) …….

a) mind

b) reason

c) senses

d) logic

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Answer: c) senses

Come to (one’s) senses!

Example: “Liam came to his senses and decided to leave the job he hated.”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very shy or nervous”.

As …….. as a mouse

a) timid

b) dark

c) light

d) sweet

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Answer: a) timid

As timid as a mouse!

Example: “I was surprised Jane wanted to sing. She is as timid as a mouse!”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “I wasn’t offended or upset by what you said.”

No offense ……

a) against

b) made

c) said

d) taken

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Answer: d) taken

No offense taken!

Example: A: “Sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you.” B: “It’s OK. No offense taken.”

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