Do you know the idiom “to tighten (one’s) belt?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lisa: Everything in the supermarket is so expensive these days.
James: I agree. We will have to tighten our belts until the prices go down.
Does it mean:
a) spend less money
b) spend more money
c) lose weight
d) wear a smaller belt
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Answer: a) spend less money
Do you know the English expression “to be as clear as mud“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Steph: What did you think of John’s presentation? Did you understand it?
Liam: It was as clear as mud. I don’t know why the boss always picks him to do presentations. He can’t make one that is easy to undertstand.
Does it mean:
a) very easy to understand
b) fairly easy to understand
c) very difficult to understand
d) very interesting
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Answer: c) very difficult to understand
Do you know the English expression “by the book?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Angela: I heard that Graham did the accounts. Do you think the accounts will be OK?
Nina: They’ll be fine. Don’t worry. Graham always does things by the book.
Does it mean:
a) according to the rules
b) lazily
c) while reading
d) next to a book
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Answer: a) according to the rules
Do you know the English expression “to be thrilled to bits“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Cara: How did your husband react when you told him you were pregnant?
Hilary: He was thrilled to bits! He started calling everyone in his family to tell them the news.
Does it mean:
a) extremely pleased
b) extremely annoyed
c) extremely upset
d) extremely confused
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Answer: a) extremely pleased
I went to Amsterdam for a few days at the end of last year. It was my third time to visit Amsterdam. The first time I visited, I just stayed for one night on a stopover from Japan to the UK. The second time I visited, I stayed for New Year’s Eve. The city was very lively at night! This time, I returned to Japan on 31st December, so I missed the celebrations.
I usually go to Paris at the end of the year, but last year, it was very expensive to go to Paris. The price was almost double that of Amsterdam. I don’t know why. The price changes every year. My hotel in Amsterdam was expensive too. It was a 2 star hotel, but it was the same price as the 5 star hotel I stayed in 8 years ago!
I had a cold when I was in Amsterdam, so I didn’t feel like doing much sightseeing. I only took a few photographs this year. Here are some of them.
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Do you know the English expression “to run into (somebody)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tracey: I ran into our old school teacher this morning.
Dean: How was she?
Tracey: She was well.
Does it mean:
a) hit someone
b) meet someone unexpectedly
c) push someone
d) have a race with someone
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Answer: b) meet someone unexpectedly
Can you complete this English expression? It means someone had a problem in the past, but now, they don’t worry about it because time has passed and it cannot be changed.
Water under the …….
a) well
b) ocean
c) bridge
d) road
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Answer: c) bridge
Eg: Matt and I had a fight a few years ago, but that’s all water under the bridge. We are friends now.
Do you know the English expression “to spur (someone) on“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Robin: What spurred you on to build your business?
Bella: Having children spurred me on. I want to give them a good future.
Does it mean:
a) encourage someone
b) discourage someone
c) annoy someone
d) doubt someone
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Answer: a) encourage someone
Do you know the adjective “flourishing”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andrej: How is Stan’s new business going?
Penny: Oh it is flourishing. He has got some very big customers recently.
Does it mean:
a) going badly
b) bankrupt
c) healthy and successful
d) in debt
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Answer: c) growing well and successful
Do you know the adjective “prosperous“? Read the New Year greeting below. Can you guess the meaning? (This one is really easy!!)
“We wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year!”
Does it mean:
a) sad
b) wealthy and successful
c) boring
d) bad
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: b) wealthy and successful
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