Do you know the English expression “be my guest“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Chris: Do you mind if I take your new car out for a drive?
Paula: Be my guest.
Does it mean:
a) Be careful
b) Go ahead
c) Sorry, but no
d) Act like a guest
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Answer: b) Go ahead
Which of these words/expressions means “easy and with no problems“?
a) fastidious
b) plain sailing
c) abhorrent
d) complicated
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Answer: b) plain sailing
Can you complete this English expression? It means that it is impossible for someone to change their character.
A leopard can’t change its…..
a) stripes
b) attitude
c) spots
d) mind
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Answer: c) spots
A leopard can’t change its spots
Do you know the English expression “count me in“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Pierre: We are going to play tennis at the weekend. Do you want to join us?
Francis: You can count me in. I haven’t played for ages.
Does it mean:
a) don’t include me in your plans
b) I don’t have time
c) maybe
d) include me in your plans
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Answer: d) include me in your plans
Do you know the English expression “keep it under (one’s) hat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Noel: Keep it under your hat, but I won the lottery last weekend.
Claire: That’s amazing! Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.
Does it mean:
a) put something under (one’s) hat
b) keep something a secret
c) tell everyone
d) keep some money
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Answer: b) keep something a secret
Do you know the English expression “to have a brainwave“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Petra: Have you worked out how to get more money?
Fran: Yes, I had a brainwave yesterday. I’m going to start my own business!
Does it mean:
a) have a good idea
b) have a headache
c) have trouble thinking
d) have an illness
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Answer: a) have a good idea
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to suddenly become angry”.
Lose (one’s) ……
a) heat
b) cold
c) cool
d) peace
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Answer: c) cool
Lose (one’s) cool
Can you complete this English expression? It means to not know what time it is.
Lose…….. of time
a) record
b) change
c) track
d) clock
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Answer: c) track
Lose track of time
Do you know the English word “chatterbox“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rebecca: Sue called. I was on the phone for two hours.
Ben: She’s a chatterbox, isn’t she?
Does it mean:
a) someone who gossips about people
b) someone who talks a lot
c) someone who likes to call people
d) someone who telephones you
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Answer: b) someone who talks a lot
Do you know the English expression “a slap on the wrist“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Joey: What happened to the man who hit you? Did he go to prison?
Cal: No, he just got a slap on the wrist. He got a small fine.
Does it mean:
a) a small punishment
b) a big punishment
c) an injured wrist
d) pay some money
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Answer: a) a small punishment
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