Can you complete this English expression? It means “to do (one’s) best”.
(One’s) best …….
a) attempt
b) strive
c) angle
d) shot
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Answer: d) shot
(One’s) best shot!
Example: “I gave it my best shot in the exam, so I think I passed.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to look at someone in an angry way”.
Give (someone) a …… look
a) bad
b) stare
c) dirty
d) fancy
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Answer: c) dirty
Give (someone) a dirty look!
Example: “Claire gave me a dirty look when I told my friend her secret.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to feel very cold”.
Be chilled to the …….
a) bone
b) head
c) heart
d) stomach
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Answer: a) bone
Be chilled to the bone!
Example: After walking home in the snow, I was chilled to the bone.
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to think before you act”.
Look before you ……
a) run
b) jump
c) leap
d) move
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Answer: c) leap
Look before you leap!
Example: You want to change jobs? Look before you leap.
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very strong and resilient”.
Be tough as …….
a) nails
b) screws
c) hammers
d) pans
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Answer: a) nails
Be as tough as nails
Example: Becky is as tough as nails. Nothing frightens her.
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to sleep deeply”.
Sleep like a …….
a) sheep
b) pillow
c) rock
d) house
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Answer: c) rock
Sleep like a rock!
Example: I slept like a rock last night, so I didn’t hear my neighbours music.
Can you complete this English expression? It means “I am too busy”.
My ……. are full
a) eyes
b) hands
c) feet
d) schedules
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Answer: b) hands
My hands are full!
Example: I can’t help you right now, my hands are full.
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to write something down quickly”.
Make a ….. of (something)
a) jot
b) memo
c) writing
d) note
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Answer: d) note
Make a note of something!
Example: I made a note of the plane departure and arrival times.
Can you complete this English expression? It means “in an angry way”.
In a …….
a) annoyed
b) stop
c) huff
d) mind
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Answer: c) huff
In a huff!
Example: Jane went off in a huff when I told her to shut up.
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to ruin someone’s hopes” or “ruin someone’s dream”.
………. (one’s) hopes
a) spoil
b) dash
c) end
d) finish
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Answer: b) dash
Dash (one’s) hopes!
Example: My boss dashed my hopes of promotion when he promoted Sarah instead.
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