Can you complete this English saying? It means safe and secure.
As safe as…
a) houses
b) banks
c) shops
d) libraries
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: a) houses
As safe as houses!
idioms
I’m pulling your…
Can you complete this English expression? It means “I am joking with you” or “I am teasing you”.
I’m pulling your
a) arm
b) ear
c) finger
d) leg
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: d) leg
I’m pulling your leg!
Light as a……
Can you complete this English expression? It means to be very light!
Light as a…..
a) bird
b) piece of paper
c) feather
d) scale
The answer is below!↓
Answer: c) feather
Light as a feather!
Lose sleep over (something)
Do you know the English expression “to lose sleep over (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Harry: My daughter has started spending all her spare time in her room on her computer. What do you think?
Rachel: It sounds like normal teenager behaviour. I wouldn’t lose sleep over it if I were you.
Does it mean:
a) don’t sleep
b) worry about something
c) stay awake
d) wait for something
The answer is below!↓
Answer: b) worry about something
Slip (one’s) mind
Do you know the English expression “slip (one’s) mind“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jay: Did you take the money to the bank this morning?
Fiona: I planned to, but it slipped my mind. I’ll do it tomorrow morning.
Does it mean:
a) be forgotten
b) be remembered
c) be memorized
d) be cancelled
The answer is below!↓
Answer: a) be forgotten
Leave no stone unturned
Do you know the English expression “to leave no stone unturned“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sasha: Did you find the documents you were looking for?
Mike: I’m still looking. But don’t worry, I will leave no stone unturned.
Does it mean:
a) do everything you can to find something or solve a problem
b) do everything you can to prove that someone stole something
c) turn over stones in the garden
d) uncover secrets
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: a) do everything you can to find something or solve a problem
Set (something) up
Do you know the English expression “to set (something) up” or “to set up (something)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Andrew: I heard that Grace has set up her own business.
Vera: Yes, she set it up a few months ago. It’s doing quite well.
Does it mean:
a) finish something
b) start something
c) take responsibility for something
d) repeat something
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b) start something
