Can you complete this English expression? It means “be quiet” or “be less noisy”.

Pipe…….

a) up

b) off

c) out

d) down

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Answer: d) down

Pipe down!

Can you complete this English expression? It means “in my opinion”.

In my ……

a) eyes

b) mouth

c) book

d) head

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Answer: c) book

In my book!

Do you know the English expression “to stumble upon (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Nadim: How was your trip to the countryside?

Paul: It was great. We stumbled upon an old church.

Does it mean:

a) find something by accident

b) fall over something

c) visit somewhere

d) have an accident

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Answer: a) find something by accident

Do you know the English expression “to keep (someone) company“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Linda: What are you going to do on Sunday?

Nelly: I’m going to keep my mother company. She’s not been feeling very well lately.

Does it mean:

a) take someone to a company

b) help someone at their company

c) spend time with someone so they are not lonely

d) take someone to hospital

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Answer: c) spend time with someone so they are not lonely

Do you know the English expression “catch some rays“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Bob: What are you going to do this weekend?

Terry: The weather is going to be nice, so I’ll catch some rays.

Does it mean:

a) relax in the sun

b) go fishing

c) have a party outside

d) go surfing

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Answer: a) relax in the sun

Can you complete this English expression? It means to make someone feel happy.

Make (someone’s) ……

a) mind

b) day

c) heart

d) smile

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Answer: b) day

Do you know the English expression “to tie the knot“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Isabelle: How are Peter and Maria? Are they still together?

Claire: Didn’t you hear? They tied the knot last Saturday.

Does it mean:

a) split up

b) get married

c) have an argument

d) start dating

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Answer: b) get married

Do you know the English expression “to stand on (one’s) own two feet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Neil: Do you still give your son money?

Abby: No, he is working now. He has to stand on his own two feet.

Does it mean:

a) stand up

b) be independent

c) work hard

d) make a lot of money

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Answer: b) be independent

Do you know the English expression “forty winks“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Terry: What is George doing?

Michel: He’s having forty winks on the sofa.

Does it mean:

a) a nap

b) watch TV

c) play a game

d) argument

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Answer: a) a nap