Do you know the English expression “to be weary of (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Kate: Why did you stop going out with your friends on Friday nights?
Marcy: I grew weary of it. We went to the same place every week and talked about the same things.
Does it mean:
a) interested in something
b) feel sleepy
c) feel old
d) bored with something
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Answer: d) bored with something
Do you know the English phrase “to embark on (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Evelyn: Do you know anything about this singer?
Greg: I know that she worked in finance before she embarked on a career in music.
Does it mean:
a) to fail at something
b) to start something new and exciting
c) to start something boring
d) to do something reluctantly
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Answer: b) to start something new and exciting
Do you know the phrase “to fall out with (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: Why aren’t you talking to your brother?
Tom: I fell out with him last week. He said bad things about my friend.
Does it mean:
a) move away from someone
b) have an argument and stop being friendly with someone
c) have an argument and make friends with someone
d) hit someone
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Answer: b) have an argument and stop being friendly with someone
Do you know the English expression “to put (something) out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tom: Have the firefighters put the fire out yet?
Jess: Yes, they have.
Tom: How did the fire start?
Jess: John didn’t put his cigarette out properly.
Does it mean:
a) extinguish
b) ignite
c) burn
d) light up
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Answer: a) extinguish
Do you know the English expression “to put (something) away?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Harriet: Susie, the living room is a mess! Put your toys away!
Susie: OK, mum. I’ll put them away now.
Does it mean:
a) throw away
b) put something in a different room
c) tidy up
d) make a mess
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Answer: c) tidy up
Do you know the English expression “to stick it out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Yuri: I heard you don’t like your new job. Why don’t you quit?
Cindy: Because it will be difficult to find a new one. I’ll just have to stick it out for a while longer until I can find something else.
Does it mean:
a) stick something outside
b) endure something
c) hate something
d) look for something
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Answer: b) endure something
Do you know the English expression “to take in the sights“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Barbara: So what are you going to do in Paris?
Ella: I’m going to take in the sights. There are so many places I want to see!
Does it mean:
a) go sightseeing
b) go inside famous buildings
c) take something somewhere
d) take photographs
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Answer: a) go sightseeing
Do you know the English expression “to get out of (doing something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Joyce: How did you get out of cleaning the office yesterday?
Gary: I told the boss I had a bad back and couldn’t do anything physical.
Does it mean:
a) avoid (doing something)
b) stop (doing something)
c) try not to (do something)
d) tell someone to (do something)
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Answer: a) avoid (doing something)
Do you know the English expression “to count on (someone)“? Read the coversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tracey: I need someone to help me with my taxes.
Robert: Ask Tim. He’s good at that. You can count on him.
Does it mean:
a) count something for someone
b) count something on someone
c) depend on someone
d) ask someone
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Answer: c) depend on someone
Do you know the English expression “to apply for (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Will: Have you applied for a bank loan yet?
Liam: No, I’m going to apply for it next month.
Does it mean:
a) attach something
b) put something on something
c) formally request something
d) pay back something
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Answer: c) formally request something
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