Do you know the expression “ups and downs“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Karen: I felt so bad when I failed my test.

Alan: That’s normal. Life is full of ups and downs. You’ll feel better soon.

Does it mean:

a) high places and low places

b) interesting things

c) differences in height

d) good times and bad times

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Answer: d) good times and bad times

Do you know the English expression “a long face“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Yvette: What’s wrong? You’ve had a long face all night.

Nathan: Oh, I’m just thinking about work tomorrow.

Does it mean:

a) an unhappy expression

b) an angry expression

c) a happy expression

d) a frightened expression

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Answer: a) an unhappy expression

Do you know the English expression “to put up with (someone/something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Sebastian: How is John’s attitude at work?

Fred: Terrible. I can’t put up with his negativity any longer.

Does it mean:

a) tolerate

b) accept

c) process

d) watch

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Answer: a) tolerate

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

Rory: Ian has put on weight lately.

Valdis: I know. He has been comfort eating since he split up with his girlfriend. I heard he is eating pizza and ice cream every night.

Does it mean:

a) eat comfortable food

b) eat food that makes you feel better

c) eat out

d) eat healthy food

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Answer: b) eat food that makes you feel better

Do you know the English expression “to keep it under wraps“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Suzie: Keep it under wraps, but Darren and I are getting married next year.

Emma: Really? That’s great news! I won’t tell anyone.

Does it mean:

a) keep something a secret

b) wrap something up

c) tell other people something

d) don’t be upset

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Answer: a) keep something a secret