Do you know the English expression “to be up and running“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Olivia: The new computer system is up and running at last.
George: Good! It took a long time.
Does it mean:
a) not working
b) fixed
c) functioning
d) updated
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Answer: c) functioning
Do you know the English expression “to get the sack“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nadine: Why didn’t Paul come to work today?
Sara: Didn’t you hear? He got the sack on Friday for his bad performance last year.
Does it mean:
a) get fired
b) get a big bag
c) be suspended from work
d) get a reward
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Answer: a) get fired
Do you know the English expression “to show (one’s) true colours“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Carla: How did your meeting with the boss go?
Rebecca: Badly. He showed his true colours when he started saying bad things about everyone.
Does it mean:
a) show (one’s) good side
b) show (one’s) real character
c) show (one’s) favourite colour
d) get angry
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Answer: b) show (one’s) real character
Can you complete this expression? It means “to think carefully about something”.
Put on (one’s) ………
a) hat
b) thinking coat
c) brain
d) thinking cap
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Answer: d) thinking cap
Put on (one’s) thinking cap
Do you know the English expression “to steer clear of (something/someone)”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andy: You should steer clear of the boss today. She’s in a bad mood.
Francis: OK, thanks for letting me know.
Does it mean:
a) be nice
b) avoid
c) ignore
d) be polite
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Answer: b) avoid
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very frightened”.
I’m shaking like a….
a) blade of grass
b) scared cat
c) leaf
d) flag
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Answer: c) leaf
I’m shaking like a leaf
Do you know the English expression “to be out of this world“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer?
Tracey: What was the food like at the new Greek restaurant in town?
Dave: It was out of this world! I’ll definitely be going back.
Does it mean:
a) average
b) excellent
c) mediocre
d) foreign
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Answer: b) excellent
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very kind and generous.
Have a heart of…..
a) silver
b) diamonds
c) gold
d) generous
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Answer: c) gold
Have a heart of gold
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be very ill”.
Sick as a …….
a) dog
b) cat
c) horse
d) mouse
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Answer: a) dog
Sick as a dog
Do you know the English expression “take my word for it“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: Has Debra really got married? She didn’t say anything about it.
Paula: Take my word for it. I saw the photos.
Does it mean:
a) listen to me
b) repeat after me
c) listen carefully
d) trust me
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Answer: d) trust me
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