Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be deceived of fooled by someone”.
Be ……… in by (someone)
a) handled
b) thrown
c) taken
d) swindled
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Answer: c) taken
Be taken in by (someone)!
Be ……. in by (someone)
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I can’t think …….!
Can you complete this English expression? It means “I can’t think rationally or calmly”.
I can’t think ……..!
a) straight
b) deep
c) true
d) over
The answer is below!↓
Answer: straight
I can’t think straight!
Cry …… tears
Can you complete this English expression? It means “pretend to cry”.
Cry ……. tears
a) bear
b) mouse
c) bird
d) crocodile
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Answer: d) crocodile
Cry crocodile tears!
Lift a …….
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to help with something”. (It is usually used in a negative sense – eg. “You never lift a ………!”)
Lift a ……..
a) hand
b) finger
c) nail
d) thumb
The answer is below!↓
Answer: b) finger
Lift a finger!
Turn back the clock
Do you know the English expression “to turn back the clock“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Rob: I really wish I had studied more for the test.
Kyle: Well, it’s too late now. You can’t turn back the clock.
Does it mean:
a) return to the past
b) do something earlier
c) do something later
d) turn the hands of a clock back
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Answer: a) return to the past
Come rain or shine
Do you know the English expression “come rain or shine“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Alex: Have you finished your homework yet?
Eddie: No, but I will finish it before school starts come rain or shine.
Does it mean:
a) if it’s sunny
b) if the weather is bad
c) whatever happens
d) regardless of the weather
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Answer: c) whatever happens
Cream of the crop
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
Like two peas in a pod
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
Walk on air
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
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: b) to be delighted
Afraid of (one’s) shadow
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
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: c) be frightened easily
