Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be nearly obtainable”.

Be within ……

a) near

b) approximate

c) reach

d) length

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Answer: c) reach

Be within reach!

Example: “The championship is within our reach. We just have to win our next game.”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to yell at, or scold, (someone)”.

Jump down (one’s) ……

a) head

b) nose

c) ears

d) throat

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Answer: d) throat

Jump down (one’s) throat!

Example: “Don’t jump down my throat. I didn’t lose the money on purpose!”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to tell someone the latest details about something”.

Bring (one) up to ……

a) speed

b) new

c) now

d) fast

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Answer: a) speed

Bring (one) up to speed!

Example: “Liam brought me up to speed on the new project.”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “it’s too difficult for me to understand”.

It’s ……. me

a) over

b) behind

c) beyond

d) on

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Answer: c) beyond

It’s beyond me!

Example: “I can’t solve this maths problem. It’s beyond me.”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “in a very bad situation”.

In …… straits

a) curl

b) tough

c) dire

d) worsened

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Answer: c) dire

In dire straits!

Example: “I was in dire straits when I lost my job.”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to do chores in return for money or housing”.

Earn (one’s) ……

a) keep

b) time

c) job

d) tight

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Answer: a) keep

Earn (one’s) keep!

Example: “I earn my keep at home by cooking and cleaning.”

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