Do you know the English expression “to run after (someone/something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andrea: I saw you running down the street yesterday.
Rob: I was running after a man. He had dropped his wallet and I wanted to give it him back.
Does it mean:
a) run faster than someone
b) chase
c) follow
d) run away from someone
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Answer: b) chase
Here is a short quiz about idioms which contain the word “look”. The pass mark is 80%.
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Do you know the English phrase “to hang on“?
Look at these examples. Can you guess what it means?
Eg 1
A: Come on! We’re going to be late!
B: Hang on a minute. I can’t find my keys!
Eg 2
A: Can you help me tidy the room?
B: Yeah, hang on. I’m just going to the bathroom. I’ll be right back.
“to hang on” means:
a) to wait
b) to go away
c) to be quiet
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Answer: a) to wait.
Do you know the phrase “to jazz up“?
It means “to make something more interesting or better looking.”
E.g. 1
A: I don’t know what to wear to the party tonight. I’m thinking of wearing my blue dress, but it’s a little plain.
B: You could jazz it up with a sparkling necklace.
A: Yeah, that’s a good idea.
E.g. 2
A: This restaurant is a bit boring.
B: Yeah, it is. They need to jazz up the rooms with some pictures and music!
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Question:
What do you think needs “jazzing up” in your town?
to sleep like a log (to sleep very well)
Eg 1:
A: Did you sleep well last night?
B: Yes, I slept like a log.
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Did you sleep like a log last night?
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to get along/on with (someone) (to have a good relationship with [someone])
Eg 1:
A: How’s your new boss?
B: She’s nice. I get along with her. I prefer her to my old boss.
A: Didn’t you get on with him?
B: No-one in the office got on with him!
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How about you? Do you get along with your boss or colleagues?
to let (someone) down (to disappoint [someone])
a letdown (a disappointment)
Eg 1:
A: I made so many mistakes in the speech yesterday. I feel like I really let everyone down.
B: You didn’t let anybody down. We thought you did a good job.
Eg 2:
A: How was the picnic on the beach?
B: It was a bit of a letdown. Hardly anyone came, and it was very windy, so we had to eat in the car.
to count on (someone) (to rely on/depend on [someone])
Eg 1:
A: Are you sure you can help me with this?
B: Sure. Don’t worry! You can count on me!
Eg 2:
A: Are you ready for your meeting in Korea?
B: Yes, but I don’t speak Korean, so I am counting on my interpreter to tell me what is going on!
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Who can you count on for help when you are in trouble?
in shape (fit/in good physical condition)
out of shape (unfit/in bad physical condition)
Eg 1:
A: I’m going to start going to the gym. I need to get in shape before my wedding.
B: Yes, I think I might join you!
Eg 2:
A: How was your holiday?
B: It was really good, but I ate and drank so much and didn’t exercise at all. I feel really out of shape.
A: You’ll get back in shape once you start running again.
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Are you in shape or out of shape?
What do you do to stay in shape?
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