English sayings

Teacher’s pet

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Do you know the English expression the “teacher’s pet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Lily: Who is the teacher’s pet in your class?

George: It’s Mandy. She always does her homework on time, and the teacher is always praising her.

Does it mean:

a) the teacher’s favourite student

b) a student the teacher doesn’t like

c) a student who never fails a test

d) an animal which lives in the school

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Answer: a) the teacher’s favourite student

Give (someone) a hard time

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Do you know the English expression “to give (someone) a hard time“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Louise: What did your mum say when you got home so late last night?

Amanda: She gave me a hard time. She was still shouting at me this morning.

Does it mean:

a) make someone suffer

b) praise someone

c) hit someone

d) make someone annoyed

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Answer: a) make someone suffer

Jump to conclusions

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

Sally: Ben has been telling everyone that Kevin has quit his job.

Lisa: Ben is always jumping to conclusions. Kevin is just taking a few weeks’ vacation. He’ll be back next month.

Does it mean:

a) gossip

b) make a judgement before considering the facts

c) make a judgement after considering the facts

d) finish talking about something

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Answer: b) make a judgement before considering the facts

By the skin of (one’s) teeth

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Do you know the English expression “by the skin of (one’s) teeth“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Russell: How did you get on in your English exam?

Toshi: I passed by the skin of my teeth. I was lucky!

Does it mean:

a) by a narrow margin

b) by a wide margin

c) have skin on one’s teeth

d) do something well when you have toothache

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Answer: a) by a narrow margin

Not sleep a wink

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Do you know the English expression “to not sleep a wink“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Tina: Are you OK John? You look tired.

John: My neighbours had a party last night. It was so noisy I didn’t sleep a wink.

Does it mean:

a) not close your eyes

b) not wink at people

c) go to bed

d) not sleep at all

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Answer: d) not sleep at all

To be in hot water

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Do you know the English expression “to be in hot water“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Eddie: Have you heard about Will? He is in hot water with the boss.

Charlie: Yes, I heard about that. He lost three clients this week. No wonder the boss is angry.

Does it mean:

a) take a hot bath

b) be in trouble

c) be angry

d) be a bad worker

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Answer: b) be in trouble

Turn a deaf ear

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Do you know the English expression “to turn a deaf ear“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Marcy: Did you ask the boss about a salary increase?

Alice: Yes, but he just turned a deaf ear.

Does it mean

a) refuse to listen

b) be unable to hear

c) listen carefully

d) turn one’s ears

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Answer: a) refuse to listen