Do you know the English expression “to hit it off“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Terry: How did you and Charlotte get on?
Diane: Oh, we hit it off straightaway. We were talking all night!
Does it mean:
a) not like someone
b) hit someone
c) know someone for a long time
d) get on well with someone
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Answer: d) get on well with someone
Do you know the English expression “to have a whale of a time“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sue: How was the party?
Amy: Oh, I had a whale of a time! The music and the food were great!
Does it mean:
a) to have a bad time
b) to enjoy yourself
c) to see a whale
d) to eat a lot
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Answer: b) to enjoy yourself
Do you know the English expression “the cream of the crop“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Gemma: How are the new employees?
Helen: They are good. They are the cream of the crop. They all graduated from top universities with high scores.
Does it mean:
a) farmer
b) the worst
c) good at cooking
d) the best
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Answer: d) the best
Do you know the English expression “to toss and turn“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andy: You are drinking a lot of coffee this morning.
Vanessa: I had a bad night. I tossed and turned until five am.
Does it mean:
a) dance
b) work at night
c) spend the night at a party
d) sleep badly
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Answer: d) sleep badly
Do you know the English expression “like two peas in a pod“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Edwin: Are your cousins similar?
Dustin: They are like two peas in a pod. They both look the same and act the same.
Does it mean:
a) very different
b) twins
c) very similar
d) round, like peas
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Answer: c) very similar
Do you know the English expression “dirt cheap“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Mike: I like your sunglasses. Were they expensive?
Liam: They were dirt cheap. I got them second-hand.
Does it mean:
a) very cheap
b) dirty and cheap
c) used
d) free
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Answer: a) very cheap
Do you know the English expression “to walk on air“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karla: How do you feel after winning the dancing tournament?
Barbara: I’ve been walking on air! I hope this feeling lasts a long time!
Does it mean:
a) to float
b) to be delighted
c) to be a good dancer
d) to walk lightly
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Answer: b) to be delighted
Do you know the English expression “to be afraid of (one’s) shadow“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Tina: How is your husband? I heard he was attacked when he was walking home from the pub.
Rachel: He’s afraid of his own shadow. Even the smallest thing makes him jump in fright.
Does it mean:
a) have a scary shadow
b) be afraid of people
c) be frightened easily
d) be fearless
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Answer: c) be frightened easily
Do you know the English phrase “to brace oneself“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Fran: What did the manager say about our jobs in the meeting?
George: Brace yourself. It’s not good news. We are all being fired!
Does it mean:
a) get angry
b) prepare oneself for something bad
c) prepare oneself for something good
d) hurt oneself
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Answer: b) prepare oneself for something bad
Do you know the English expression “to be on the same page“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Alicia: Did you talk to your husband about moving to a bigger house?
Mel: Yes. We are on the same page about it. He has already started looking for a place.
Does it mean:
a) in opposition
b) reading the same book
c) looking at the same webpage
d) in agreement
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Answer: d) in agreement
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