Do you know the English expression “to have a soft spot for (someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Katy: I’m really sad to hear that Ted is leaving the company.
Claire: You have a soft spot for him, don’t you?
Katy: Yeah, he’s like a younger brother to me. I’ll miss him.
Does it mean:
a) to treat someone like a family member
b) to give someone a soft seat
c) to like someone a lot
d) to miss someone
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Answer: c) to like someone a lot
Do you know the English expression “to catch (someone) red-handed“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Gary: Who stole the money from the safe?
Liam: It was Trevor. I caught him red-handed.
Gary: He must have been surprised to see you!
Liam: He was! He tried to pretend he was counting the money, but he couldn’t explain why it was in his pocket!
Does it mean:
a) to make someone’s hand’s red
b) to catch someone in the act of doing something
c) to help someone steal something
d) to catch someone with dirty hands
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Answer: b) to catch someone in the act of doing something
Do you know the English expression “the lion’s share“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rebecca: How are we going to divide the budget this year?
Sally: I’m not sure yet, but I think the lion’s share will be spent on marketing.
Does it mean:
a) the largest part of something
b) the smallest part of something
c) the lion’s portion
d) very little
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Answer: a) the largest part of something
Do you know the English expression “hold your horses“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jane: I’m going to quit my job next week and move to Singapore.
Helen: Hold your horses! Don’t you think you should consider that a bit more carefully?
Does it mean:
a) Keep hold of your horses
b) Don’t take your horses somewhere
c) Don’t do something
d) Wait a moment
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Answer: d) Wait a moment
Can you complete this English expression? It means to leave something alone, or not do anything to make a situation worse or cause trouble.
Let sleeping dogs…
a) sleep
b) rest
c) bark
d) lie
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: d) lie
Let sleeping dogs lie
Do you know the English expression “to get on well with (someone)”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nancy: Have you met your boyfriend’s parents yet?
Gloria: Yes, I’ve met them a few times. I get on well with them. They are very nice.
Does it mean:
a) to have a good relationship with someone
b) to talk to someone a lot
c) to meet someone a lot
d) to go on trips with someone
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Answer: a) to have a good relationship with someone
Do you know the English expression “to put up with (somebody/something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: I heard you are looking for a new job. Why?
Julie: Because I can’t put up with my boss any longer. I’ve put up with her for ten years. No more!
Does it mean:
a) to meet
b) to argue with
c) to tolerate
d) to work with
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Answer: c) to tolerate
Do you know the English expression “to come across (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andy: I like that painting. Where did you find it?
David: I came across it in an antique shop.
Andy: That was lucky!
Does it mean:
a) buy something
b) find something by chance
c) save something
d) cross something
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Answer: b) find something by chance
Do you know the English expression to be “within earshot“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Cal: I heard Michael got a bad score on the test last week.
Jean: Shh! He’s just over there within earshot! He’ll be upset if you talk about him!
Does it mean:
a) to be sensitive to criticism
b) to be close enough to hear
c) to be annoyed if someone talks about one
d) to want to listen
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Answer: b) to be close enough to hear
Can you complete this English expression? “It’s better to be safe than….”
It means that it’s better to take precautions, or be careful in advance, so something bad doesn’t happen later.
It’s better to be safe…
a) than stupid
b) than dangerous
c) than in a bad situation
d) than sorry
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: d) than sorry
It’s better to be safe than sorry
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