Do you know the English idiom “at the drop of a hat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nancy: Did Richard help you to move house at the weekend?
Susan: Yes. I called him and he came to help at the drop of a hat.
Does it mean:
a) immediately
b) after dropping a hat
c) after a few hours
d) hesitate
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Answer: a) immediately
Do you know the phrase “burn the midnight oil“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Terry: Eddie looks tired today. Is he OK?
Paula: I think he was burning the midnight oil last night trying to get his work finished before the deadline.
Does it mean:
a) work late into the night
b) keep the heater on all night
c) work late on a cold night
d) stay up until midnight
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Answer: a) work late into the night
Do you know the English phrase “fit as a fiddle“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ben: Hi Karen, how’s your father doing? I haven’t seen him since he had an operation on his back.
Karen: It took a few months for him to get over the operation, but he’s fit as a fiddle now. He’s even thinking about running a marathon next year!
Does it mean:
a) a good fiddle player
b) a good runner
c) fit and sporty
d) in good health
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: d) in good health
Do you know the English phrase “all thumbs“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Freda: What’s wrong with you? That’s the fourth time you’ve dropped your tablet today!
Ella: I know! I’m all thumbs today.
Does it mean:
a) frustrated
b) clumsy
c) nervous
d) shaky
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Answer: b) clumsy
Do you know the English idioms “to see red“? Look at the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lloyd: How did the boss react when you told her about the mistake?
June: She saw red. She said she was really close to firing me!
Does it mean:
a) become very angry
b) become very confused
c) become energized
d) become unhappy
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: a) become very angry
Do you know the English proverb “Don’t upset the apple cart“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Natalie: I’m going to suggest a new way of working in the meeting tomorrow. I think people will work better and faster if they try my way of working.
Greg: Don’t upset the apple cart. Everyone has been working here longer than you. They don’t like change. The last time someone suggested a change in the way of working, it caused a lot of problems. The boss is happy with the way we work now.
Does it mean
a) Don’t disturb things. Leave things as they are
b) Don’t damage the apples
c) Don’t make people angry
d) Don’t upset the boss
The answer is below ↓
Answer: a) Don’t disturb things. Leave things as they are
Do you know the English expression “to hear (something) on the grapevine“? Can you guess the meaning?
William: I heard it on the grapevine that Joe is planning to quit the company.
Claire: Really? When did you hear that?
William: The other day.
Does it mean
a) hear something at a farm which grows grapes
b) hear something while eating grapes
c) hear a lie
d) hear a rumor
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: d) hear a rumor
Do you know the English expression “A penny for your thoughts”?
Can you guess the meaning?
Sally sees her friend Nicola sitting at her desk at work. Nicola is not working. She looks serious and is thinking. Sally walks over to her and says “A penny for your thoughts“.
Does it mean:
a) tell me what you are thinking and I’ll give you a penny
b) what are you thinking?
c) here is a penny for you
d) if you don’t start working, you won’t make any money
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b) what are you thinking?
Do you know the English phrase “there’s no time like the present”? Can you guess the meaning?
Dave: I want to write a novel, but I’m busy, so maybe I will start writing it next year.
Kev: If you wait, you will never write it. There ‘s no time like the present!
Does it mean
a) time is a gift
b) do something now
c) use your time wisely
d) our biggest gift is time
The answer is below! ↓
Answer:
b) do something now
Do you know the English phrase “the best thing since sliced bread“? Look at the conversation. Can you guess the meaning?
Naomi: I really like our new oven. It has so many functions, and I can make so many things in it!
Greg: I love it too. It’s the best thing since sliced bread!
Does it mean:
a) a good invention
b) a good bread maker
c) a good kitchen appliance
d) a good bread slicer
The answer is below!↓
Answer: a) a good invention
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