Can you complete this English expression? It means “to fit perfectly”.

Fit like a……

a) hat

b) coat

c) sweater

d) glove

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Answer: d) glove

Fit like a glove

Do you know the English expression “donkey’s years“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Martin: How long have you known Sarah?

Lynda: Oh, I’ve known her donkey’s years. We went to school together.

Does it mean:

a) a short time

b) since one’s school days

c) a long time

d) since one was a child

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Answer: c) a long time

Do you know the English expression “like a bat out of hell“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Rachel: Does your son stay behind after school to do his homework?

Ben: No. He comes out like a bat out of hell as soon as the bell rings.

Does it mean:

a) very slowly

b) very noisily

c) very angrily

d) very quickly

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Answer: d) very quickly

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

Eric: Did you get extra insurance when you bought your car?

John: The salesman offered it to me, but I opted out. I don’t need it.

Does it mean:

a) choose not to join something

b) take a risk

c) not buy something

d) choose to buy something

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Answer: a) choose not to join something

Do you know the English expression “to burn the candle at both ends“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Catherine: Have you noticed that Sally always looks tired recently?

Liam: Yes, I think she is burning the candle at both ends studying for the exam.

Does it mean:

a) work and study during the day and at night

b) study at night instead of sleeping

c) study during the day without taking a nap

d) study by candle light

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Answer: a) work and study during the day and at night

Do you know the English expression “to go back to square one“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Alice: Did you show your professor your research?

Paul: Yes. He said it wasn’t good enough, so I have to go back to square one.

Does it mean:

a) give up

b) study in a big square

c) join a team

d) go back to the start

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Answer: d) go back to the start

Do you know the English expression “from the get go“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Ryan: How was the meeting?

Angela: Oh, it was terrible from the get go. The boss was angry because we forgot to make our reports.

Does it mean:

a) go somewhere

b) from a new place

c) from the start

d) tell someone to go

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Answer: c) from the start