Do you know the English expression “to turn (someone) down“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rodney: I heard that Norman asked you to marry him?
Megan: Yes, he did. But I turned him down.
Rodney: Why did you do that?
Megan: I’m not ready to get married yet.
Does it mean:
a) to tell someone to go away
b) to be unprepared
c) to reject or refuse (someone)
d) to disagree with (someone)
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Answer: c) to reject or refuse (someone)
Do you know the English expression “to be in the same boat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Edward: I can’t believe I got a pay cut this year. My salary has decreased by $50 a month!
Seth: Well, the company is in a bad situation, so everyone is in the same boat. Everyone in my department got a pay cut too.
Does it mean:
a) to be in a boat with other people
b) to have trouble
c) to be in the same situation
d) to be disappointed
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Answer: c) to be in the same situation
Do you know the English expression “to stick it out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Yuri: I know you hate this job. Are you thinking of quitting soon?
Jake: I can’t. I need the money. I’ll stick it out for another year.
Does it mean:
a) to endure a difficult situation
b) to do one’s best
c) to hate a difficult situation
d) to enjoy a situation
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Answer: a) to endure a difficult situation
Do you know the English expression “take your pick?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Natalie: Wow! You made so many different kinds of cakes!
Susan: Yes, I made fruit cake, sponge cake, cream cake and chocolate cake. Take your pick!
Does it mean:
a) pick something up
b) take time to choose something
c) try everything
d) select something
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Answer: d) select something
Do you know the English phrase “to have it in for (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Catherine: I’m sure Kelly has it in for me. She has been causing trouble for me ever since I told the teacher she had cheated on the test.
Mike: Maybe you shouldn’t have said anything.
Does it mean:
a) to want to get revenge on someone
b) to annoy someone
c) to say bad things to someone
d) to hit someone
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Answer: a) to want to get revenge on someone
Do you know the English expression “to take (someone) by surprise“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ivan: The president’s announcement took everyone by surprise this morning.
Dennis: I know. No one could believe that he planned to retire.
Does it mean
a) take someone to a surprising place
b) to wait to surprise someone
c) to be unsurprising
d) to surprise someone
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Answer: d) to surprise someone
Do you know the English expression “to sleep on it“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Alison: Are you going to tell everyone that you are quitting the company in the meeting tomorrow?
Michelle: I haven’t decided yet. I’m going to sleep on it.
Does it mean:
a) make a decision the next day
b) dream about something
c) make a decision while asleep
d) sleep on something
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Answer: a) make a decision the next day
Do you know the English expression “to show (someone) the ropes“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Robert: Welcome to the department Sandra. Nina will look after you today and show you the ropes. If you have any questions, just ask her.
Sandra: Thank you. I’m looking forward to working here.
Does it mean:
a) guide someone around a building
b) teach someone how to do a job or skill
c) study ropes
d) show someone documents
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Answer: b) teach someone how to do a job or skill
Do you know the English expression “to make (something) from scratch“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Toby: I heard that Fred is a really good cook. He can make curry from scratch!
Ben: Can he? Wow, I wish I could do that. I always buy ready-made curry in a packet!
Does it mean:
a) to scratch something
b) to make something well
c) to make something quickly
d) to make something from the start
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Answer: d) to make something from the start
Do you know the English expression “to be well off“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Yoshi: What do you think of our new co-worker?
Haru: He seems to be well-off. He has a new car and I heard he lives in a large apartment in the centre of the city.
Does it mean:
a) to be good
b) to be rich
c) to be the best
d) to be arrogant
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Answer: b) to be rich
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