English as a foreign language

[Easy English Blog] No running

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I wanted to go running today. So, I got ready, drove to my usual running spot and started to run. Then, my knee started to hurt. I don’t know why. I tried to continue running for a few hundred metres, but eventually I gave up. I went home and rode my exercise bike and did some stretching.

I was looking forward to running outside. It is getting hotter and more humid, so it won’t be comfortable to run outside soon. I wanted to make the most of the cool weather while I can.

I wonder what is wrong with my knee. I hope it is nothing serious. I will try running again in a few days. If the pain persists, I might go and see a doctor. Maybe I am just getting old…

Chill out

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

Emma: What did you do during the summer holidays?

Steve: Oh, I just chilled out on the beach most days.

Does it mean:

a) stay cool

b) relax

c) feel cold

d) catch a cold

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: b) relax

Point the finger at (someone)

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Do you know the English expression “to point the finger at (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Karen: Did you ever find out who stole the money?

Harry: No, but everyone is pointing the finger at Alan.

Does it mean

a) point at someone

b) blame someone

c) laugh at someone

d) hate someone

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: b) blame someone

Egg (someone) on

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Do you know the English expression “to egg (someone) on“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Barry: I heard you asked Rachel out on a date yesterday. I thought you were too shy to ask her.

Norman: I was too shy at first, but my friends egged me on.

Does it mean:

a) encourage someone

b) give someone an egg

c) laugh at someone

d) make someone do something

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) encourage someone

A pain in the neck

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Do you know the English expression “a pain in the neck“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Naomi: How is your new co-worker?

Gloria: Oh, he’s a pain in the neck. He always tries to talk to me when I’m busy.

Does it mean:

a) pleasant

b) talkative

c) have a painful neck

d) annoying

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) annoying

A far cry from…

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Do you know the English expression “to be a far cry from (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Sally: How is your new car?

Ayako: It’s great! It’s a far cry from my old one. It has all the latest features.

Does it mean:

a) similar to

b) far from

c) near

d) different from

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) different from

It slipped my mind!

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Do you know the English expression “it slipped my mind“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Dave: Have you done the essay for the philosophy class?

Rick: I haven’t even started it! I’ve had so many other things to think about that it slipped my mind!

Does it mean:

a) I forgot

b) I didn’t want to do it

c) I was too busy

d) I finished

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) I forgot

Up to speed

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

Julie: Are you up to speed on all the developments in the new project?

Gary: Yes. Sandra told me everything this morning.

Does it mean:

a) to think fast

b) to hear news quickly

c) to be fully informed

d) to know nothing

The answer is below!↓

 

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Answer: c) to be fully informed

Lose touch

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

Erika: How is Sally these days?

Yoshiko: I don’t know. I lost touch with her a few years ago.

Does it mean:

a) stop touching someone

b) lose a letter

c) write to someone

d) lose contact

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: d) lose contact

To glare

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Do you know the English verb “to glare“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Isabel: What did you say to the bus driver when he was rude to you?

Christine: I didn’t say anything. I was too angry. I just glared at him.

Does it mean:

a) smile

b) laugh

c) stare in an angry way

d) stare in polite way

The answer is below! ↓

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Answer: c) stare in an angry way