Do you know the English expression “to fight like cat and dog“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: How are Dave and Angela? Is their marriage going well?
Lisa: They are fine. They fight like cat and dog, but they love each other really.
Does it mean:
a) enjoy watching cats and dogs fight
b) fight gently
c) argue a lot
d) hit each other
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Answer: c) argue a lot
Do you know the English expression “to go back on (one’s) word“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rob: The boss promised to pay me more money this year, but when I asked him about it last week, he said he’s decided not to do it.
Fran: He’s like that. He always goes back on his word. That’s why no one likes him.
Does it mean:
a) say something again
b) break a promise
c) say something many times
d) say something backwards
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Answer: b) break a promise
Do you know the English expression “to have (one’s) hands full“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jack: Are you going to the party tomorrow?
Emma: I’m afraid I can’t. I have my hands full at work at the moment.
Does it mean:
a) to carry many things
b) to hold something
c) to have big hands
d) to be very busy
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Answer: d) to be very busy
Can you complete this sentence?
The burglar didn’t…… a sound when he broke into my house.
a) do
b) make
c) have
d) shout
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Answer: b) make
The burglar didn’t make a sound when he broke into my house.
Can you complete this sentence?
I …… a fight with my brother last night.
a) did
b) gave
c) went
d) had
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Answer: d) had
I had a fight with my brother last night.
Can you complete this question?
I will…… arrangements for the wedding reception.
a) make
b) do
c) have
d) go
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Answer: a) make
I will make arrangements for the wedding reception.
Can you complete this phrase?
….. the washing up
a) have
b) make
c) do
d) give
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Answer: c) do
do the washing up!
Can you complete this question?
Could you……me a favour?
a) make
b) take
c) do
d) have
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Answer: c) do
Could you do me a favour?
Can you complete this phrase?
…..a phone call
a) do
b) ring
c) listen
d) make
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Answer: d) make
Make a phone call!
Can you complete this phrase?
….a speech
a) do
b) make
c) say
d) take
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Answer: b) make
make a speech!
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