Do you know the English expression “many moons ago”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Ian: Have you ever been to India?

Ben: Yes I have. It was many moons ago though.

Does it mean:

a) a few weeks ago

b) a long time ago

c) 50 years ago

d) a few days ago

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Answer: b) a long time ago

Do you know the English expression “to be in the driver’s seat”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Pat: How many people are working on the project?

Chris: Just me and Michelle. She is in the driver’s seat, I just do what I’m told.

Does it mean:

a) be in control

b) be in trouble

c) be driving

d) be sitting in a car

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Answer: a) be in control

Do you know the English expression “to jump down (someone’s) throat? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Dan: Did you talk to Neil about his gambling?

Sue: Yes. When I told him to stop, he jumped down my throat.

Does it mean:

a) speak to someone in a nice way

b) speak to someone in a funny way

c) speak to someone in a polite way

d) speak to someone in an angry way

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Answer: d) speak to someone in an angry way

Do you know the English expression “to be in the public eye“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Susan: Would you like to be famous?

Claire: No way! I’d hate to be in the public eye all the time.

Does it mean:

a) being in a position which receives public attention

b) being in a position which receives no public attention

c) being in the newspaper every day

d) being on TV every day

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Answer: a) being in a position which receives public attention

Do you know the English expression “that ship has sailed“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Trent: Do you still want to be a professional athlete?

Norman: I do, but that ship has sailed. I’m already 35.

Does it mean:

a) it’s too late

b) it’s not too late

c) the ship has left the port

d) it’s my birthday

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Answer: a) it’s too late

Do you know the English expression “a walk in the park“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Paul: How was your job interview?

Linda: Oh, it was a walk in the park. They only asked me three questions! I’m sure I got the job!

Does it mean:

a) very difficult

b) very long

c) very easy

d) very boring

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Answer: c) very easy

Do you know the English expression “dirt cheap“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Akira: How much was your new van?

Keita: It was dirt cheap. It was my cousin’s old one, so he gave me a good price.

Does it mean:

a) very inexpensive

b) very expensive

c) very dirty

d) very old

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Answer:  a) very inexpensive

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

Harriet: How was the classical music concert?

Delia: Not so good. I nodded off halfway through.

Does it mean:

a) leave

b) fall asleep

c) go home

d) start talking to someone

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Answer: b) fall asleep

Do you know the English expression “money doesn’t grow on trees“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Lionel: Mum, I want to buy a new computer.

Mum: You’ll have to save up yourself. Money doesn’t grow on trees.

Does it mean:

a) it’s easy to get money

b) trees don’t have money

c) you don’t need money

d) it isn’t easy to get money

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Answer: d) it isn’t easy to get money