Do you know the English expression “to rub shoulders with (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Takeshi: How was the Christmas party at work?

Akiko: It was good. We got to rub shoulders with all the directors.

Does it mean:

a) touch someone’s shoulders

b) come into contact with someone

c) stand next to someone

d) give someone a shoulder massage

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b) come into contact with someone

Can you complete this English expression? It means “something that seems good, but is unlikely to happen”.

…… in the sky

a) pie

b) banana

c) cake

d) apple

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Answer: a) pie

Pie in the sky

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

Natalie: Have you set up your new computer system at work?

Michelle: Yes, it is all up and running.

Does it mean:

a) to be running fast

b) to be high up

c) to be working

d) to be broken

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Answer: c) to be working

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

Rob: It’s too hot to hold the sports competition today. People will be passing out because of the heat.

Claire: I know. A few people passed out just walking down the road!

Does it mean:

a) faint

b) die

c) run

d) lie down

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Answer: a) faint

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

Dave: How is the new guy at work?

Lisa: Not very good. He’s always slacking off when we are really busy.

Does it mean:

a) not do one’s work

b) take a nap

c) go somewhere else

d) complain

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Answer: a) not do one’s work

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to pay too much” for something.

Pay through the….

a) nose

b) eye

c) mouth

d) ear

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Answer: a) nose

Pay through the nose

Do you know the English expression “to carry out (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Jake: What are you going to do this year?

Stephanie: I’m going to carry out my business plan and start my own company.

Does it mean:

a) think about something

b) watch something carefully

c) perform or implement something

d) change something

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Answer: c) perform or implement something

Can you complete this English expression? It means “the truth or something will only be known in the future”.

Only time will….

a) say

b) tell

c) show

d) announce

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Answer: b) tell

Only time will tell