Can you complete this English expression? It means “to cause trouble”.
Make …….
a) show
b) issue
c) waves
d) controversial
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Answer: c) waves
Make waves!
Example: “The new boss is very strict, so don’t make waves at work.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to cause trouble”.
Make …….
a) show
b) issue
c) waves
d) controversial
The answer is below!

Answer: c) waves
Make waves!
Example: “The new boss is very strict, so don’t make waves at work.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “that option is no longer available”.
That ship has …….
a) moved
b) anchored
c) turned
d) sailed
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Answer: d) sailed
That ship has sailed!
Example: “I wanted to travel around the world, but now I have a family. That ship has sailed.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to have many good options to choose from”. (It is mainly heard in the UK.)
…….. for choice
a) full
b) extra
c) spoilt
d) round
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Answer: c) spoilt
Spoilt for choice!
Example: “There were so many cakes in the cake shop. We were spoilt for choice.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “for many hours continuously”.
For hours on …..
a) over
b) end
c) day
d) night
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Answer: b) end
For hours on end!
Example: “I listen to music for hours on end.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to treat (one) very well”.
Treat (one) like ……
a) brilliance
b) salt
c) fine
d) royalty
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Answer: d) royalty
Treat (one) like royalty!
Example: “Amber’s new boyfriend treats her like royalty.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “telephone (one)”. It is mainly heard in the UK.
Give (one) a …….
a) sound
b) harp
c) bell
d) rate
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Answer: c) bell
Give (one) a bell!
Example: “Give me a bell when you finish work. I’ll meet you for dinner.”
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to encounter someone/something”.
Cross (one’s) …….
a) path
b) road
c) grass
d) lawn
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Answer: a) path
Cross (one’s) path!
Example: “Sandra crossed my path the other day. I hadn’t seen her for ages.”
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