Do you know the English expression “to be up and running“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Olivia: The new computer system is up and running at last.
George: Good! It took a long time.
Does it mean:
a) not working
b) fixed
c) functioning
d) updated
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Answer: c) functioning
Do you know the English expression “to get the sack“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nadine: Why didn’t Paul come to work today?
Sara: Didn’t you hear? He got the sack on Friday for his bad performance last year.
Does it mean:
a) get fired
b) get a big bag
c) be suspended from work
d) get a reward
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Answer: a) get fired
Do you know the English expression “to show (one’s) true colours“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Carla: How did your meeting with the boss go?
Rebecca: Badly. He showed his true colours when he started saying bad things about everyone.
Does it mean:
a) show (one’s) good side
b) show (one’s) real character
c) show (one’s) favourite colour
d) get angry
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Answer: b) show (one’s) real character
Do you know the English expression “to be gutted“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
John: How did you feel when you lost your job?
Mike: I was gutted. I really liked working there.
Does it mean:
a) very angry
b) very happy
c) very satisfied
d) very upset
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Answer: d) very upset
Can you complete this English expression? It means to have a short sleep in the day.
Have a …… nap
a) mouse
b) cat
c) dog
d) bird
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Answer: b) cat
Have a cat nap
Can you complete this expression? It means “to think carefully about something”.
Put on (one’s) ………
a) hat
b) thinking coat
c) brain
d) thinking cap
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Answer: d) thinking cap
Put on (one’s) thinking cap
Do you know the English expression “to steer clear of (something/someone)”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andy: You should steer clear of the boss today. She’s in a bad mood.
Francis: OK, thanks for letting me know.
Does it mean:
a) be nice
b) avoid
c) ignore
d) be polite
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Answer: b) avoid
Can you complete this English phrase? It means “to be in trouble”.
In hot …….
a) weather
b) sun
c) oceans
d) water
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Answer: d) water
In hot water
Do you know the English expression “to turn back the clock“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rob: I really wish I had studied more for the test.
Kyle: Well, it’s too late now. You can’t turn back the clock.
Does it mean:
a) return to the past
b) do something earlier
c) do something later
d) turn the hands of a clock back
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Answer: a) return to the past
Do you know the English verb “to crave (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Marie: You are eating a lot of chocolate lately.
Sarah: I’ve been craving it for days. I don’t know why!
Does it mean:
a) eat
b) really like something
c) buy
d) really want something
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Answer: d) really want something
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