Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very kind”.

Have a ……. of gold

a) soul

b) heart

c) body

d) mind

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Answer: b) heart

Have a heart of gold

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to blame (someone)”.

Point the……. at (someone)

a) finger

b) thumb

c) face

d) arm

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Answer: a) finger

Point the finger at (someone)

Do you know the English expression “to be about to (do something)“? Read the conversation below Can you guess the meaning?

Evelyn: Have you done the dishes yet?

Bill: I’m about to do them. Just let me finish my drink first.

Does it mean:

a) already done something

b) not going to do something

c) going to do something later in the day

d) going to do something very soon

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Answer: d) going to do something very soon

 

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be in a difficult situation”.

Be in……. water

a) deep

b) heavy

c) shallow

d) vast

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Answer: a) deep

Be in deep water

Do you know the English expression “be my guest“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Chris: Do you mind if I take your new car out for a drive?

Paula: Be my guest.

Does it mean:

a) Be careful

b) Go ahead

c) Sorry, but no

d) Act like a guest

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Answer: b) Go ahead

Can you complete this English expression? It means that it is impossible for someone to change their character.

A leopard can’t change its…..

a) stripes

b) attitude

c) spots

d) mind

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Answer: c) spots

A leopard can’t change its spots

Do you know the English expression “count me in“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Pierre: We are going to play tennis at the weekend. Do you want to join us?

Francis: You can count me in. I haven’t played for ages.

Does it mean:

a) don’t include me in your plans

b) I don’t have time

c) maybe

d) include me in your plans

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Answer: d) include me in your plans

Do you know the English expression “keep it under (one’s) hat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Noel: Keep it under your hat, but I won the lottery last weekend.

Claire: That’s amazing! Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.

Does it mean:

a) put something under (one’s) hat

b) keep something a secret

c) tell everyone

d) keep some money

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Answer: b) keep something a secret

Do you know the English expression “to have a brainwave“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Petra: Have you worked out how to get more money?

Fran: Yes, I had a brainwave yesterday. I’m going to start my own business!

Does it mean:

a) have a good idea

b) have a headache

c) have trouble thinking

d) have an illness

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Answer: a) have a good idea