Do you know the English phrase “to have deep pockets“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Leona: I heard that Lucy’s fiance has a new sports car.

Kelly: He also has an apartment in the centre of London. He has deep pockets.

Does it mean:

a) have big clothes

b) be rich

c) be greedy

d) be charitable

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Answer: b) be rich

Do you know the English expression “to make (someone’s) blood boil“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer?

Omar: I heard your company isn’t giving bonuses this year.

Maria: That’s right. When I heard the news it made my blood boil!

Does it mean:

a) make someone sad

b) make someone angry

c) make someone’s blood hot

d) make someone turn red

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Answer: b) make someone angry

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

Pay through the…….

a) mouth

b) ears

c) nose

d) head

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Answer: c) nose

Pay through the nose

Can you complete this English expression? It means to deal with something when it happens, and not worry about it before it happens.

Cross that ……. when you come to it

a) river

b) bridge

c) road

d) lake

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Answer: b) bridge

Cross that bridge when you come to it!

 

Do you know the English expression “to come down with (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Ken: Are you OK? You don’t look so good.

George: I have a headache. I think I’m coming down with something.

Does it mean:

a) lie down

b) sit down

c) get an illness

d) give someone something

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Answer: c) get an illness

Do you know the English expression “to get the show on the road“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Marge: It’s 9:00! The meeting starts at 9:30, and we have so much to prepare.

Ben: Let’s get the show on the road. You set up the computer, and I’ll photocopy the documents.

Does it mean:

a) end something

b) travel

c) take part in a show

d) start something

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Answer: d) start something

Do you know the English expression “to prick up (one’s) ears“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Wendy: Did the children listen in class today?

Denise: Yes, they pricked up their ears when I told them they had an important test next week.

Does it mean:

a) touch one’s ears

b) listen carefully

c) stop listening

d) lift one’s ears

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Answer: b) listen carefully

Do you know the English expression “on the dot“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Iain: What time does the meeting start?

Chris: Ten o’clock on the dot! Don’t be late!

Does it mean:

a) a few minutes later

b) a few seconds earlier

c) exactly on time

d) maybe

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Answer: c) exactly on time