Do you know the English phrase “fit as a fiddle“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ben: Hi Karen, how’s your father doing? I haven’t seen him since he had an operation on his back.
Karen: It took a few months for him to get over the operation, but he’s fit as a fiddle now. He’s even thinking about running a marathon next year!
Does it mean:
a) a good fiddle player
b) a good runner
c) fit and sporty
d) in good health
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: d) in good health
Do you know the English phrase “all thumbs“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Freda: What’s wrong with you? That’s the fourth time you’ve dropped your tablet today!
Ella: I know! I’m all thumbs today.
Does it mean:
a) frustrated
b) clumsy
c) nervous
d) shaky
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b) clumsy
Do you know the English idioms “to see red“? Look at the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lloyd: How did the boss react when you told her about the mistake?
June: She saw red. She said she was really close to firing me!
Does it mean:
a) become very angry
b) become very confused
c) become energized
d) become unhappy
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: a) become very angry
Do you know the English phrase “no room to swing a cat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Libby: How is your new apartment?
Nathan: It’s nice, but there’s no room to swing a cat.
Libby: I guess a bigger place would have been more expensive though, huh?
Does it mean:
a) you want to swing a cat
b) there is no room for the cat
c) a space is small or cramped
d) a space is just the right size
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: c) a space is small or cramped
In English, there is a saying “A dog is a man’s best friend“. A dog is considered to be faithful and loyal – even more so than people!
When I was a child, I had a dog. He was a West Highland Terrier. He followed me everywhere. He even followed me to the bathroom! When I took him for walks, he was always very protective of me. When I was sad, he would sit next to me to comfort me. He was an intelligent dog. He liked to watch TV. He could recognise other animals on TV, and could even recognise other dogs! He used to bark at the TV and get very excited when a dog came on. He died 15 years ago, but I still think about him. He truly was my best friend.
Do you know the English expression “break a leg”? It sounds a little strange, but it means “good luck”! People say it to actors or performers before they go on stage. The origins of this expression are not known, and there are many different ideas.
In the world of theatre, it is believed that wishing someone “good luck” is actually “bad luck”. This is a superstition. There are many superstitions in the theatre. You can read more about them here.
So if your friend is going to appear in a play or in a concert on stage, don’t forget to tell them to break a leg!
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