Do you know the English expression “to take (someone) by surprise“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ivan: The president’s announcement took everyone by surprise this morning.
Dennis: I know. No one could believe that he planned to retire.
Does it mean
a) take someone to a surprising place
b) to wait to surprise someone
c) to be unsurprising
d) to surprise someone
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Answer: d) to surprise someone
Do you know the English expression “to sleep on it“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Alison: Are you going to tell everyone that you are quitting the company in the meeting tomorrow?
Michelle: I haven’t decided yet. I’m going to sleep on it.
Does it mean:
a) make a decision the next day
b) dream about something
c) make a decision while asleep
d) sleep on something
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Answer: a) make a decision the next day
Do you know the English expression “to show (someone) the ropes“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Robert: Welcome to the department Sandra. Nina will look after you today and show you the ropes. If you have any questions, just ask her.
Sandra: Thank you. I’m looking forward to working here.
Does it mean:
a) guide someone around a building
b) teach someone how to do a job or skill
c) study ropes
d) show someone documents
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Answer: b) teach someone how to do a job or skill
Do you know the English expression “to make (something) from scratch“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Toby: I heard that Fred is a really good cook. He can make curry from scratch!
Ben: Can he? Wow, I wish I could do that. I always buy ready-made curry in a packet!
Does it mean:
a) to scratch something
b) to make something well
c) to make something quickly
d) to make something from the start
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Answer: d) to make something from the start
Do you know the English expression “to be well off“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Yoshi: What do you think of our new co-worker?
Haru: He seems to be well-off. He has a new car and I heard he lives in a large apartment in the centre of the city.
Does it mean:
a) to be good
b) to be rich
c) to be the best
d) to be arrogant
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Answer: b) to be rich
Do you know the English expression “no wonder“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Kate: Jake told the boss that he is going to quit this morning.
Harrison: No wonder the boss looked angry when I saw him before.
Does it mean:
a) it’s not surprising
b) it’s surprising
c) it’s wonderful
d) it’s not wonderful
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Answer: a) it’s not surprising
Do you know the English expression “feel free to (do something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Fran: The research for this project is going to take me a long time!
Eve: Feel free to ask me if you need any help. I’m not so busy at the moment.
Does it mean:
a) have free time to do something
b) do something for no money
c) go ahead and do something
d) feel something freely
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Answer: c) go ahead and do something
Do you know the English expression “to have it out with (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: I had it out with Steve last night about him coming home drunk at 3am on the weekends.
Masha: What did he say?
Karen: He argued that he works hard during the week, so he wants to get drunk on Saturday nights. I told him he either comes home earlier, or we break up.
Does it mean:
a) to ask someone something politely
b) to negotiate with someone
c) to argue with someone
d) to have a physical fight with someone
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Answer: c) to argue with someone
Do you know the English expression “on the whole“? Read the conversation. Can you guess the meaning?
Pedro: How is the new guy in the office?
Fernando: On the whole, he seems to be a good worker. He has only been here a few weeks though.
Does it mean:
a) in general
b) for now
c) at first
d) in some ways
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Answer: a) in general
Do you know the English expression “to stress out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Bella: What’s wrong with Julie?
Denise: Oh she’s stressing out because she has her driving test next week. I’m sure she’ll pass though.
Does it mean:
a) to worry
b) to be calm
c) to have no stress
d) to be angry
The answer is below!↓
Answer: a) to worry
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