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
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
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 “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 “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 expression “to be all the rage“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jayne: What do you think of the jeans young people are wearing nowadays?
Sue: I like them. They were all the rage when I was a teenager.
Does it mean:
a) very angry
b) unfashionable
c) not popular
d) very popular
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Answer: d) very popular
Do you know the English expression “to kick the habit“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Edward: Do you still smoke?
Ned: Yes. I’ve been trying to kick the habit for a long time, but it’s difficult for me.
Does it mean:
a) give up a habit
b) continue a habit
c) enjoy a habit
d) kick things around
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Answer: a) give up a habit
Do you know the English expression “music to (one’s) ears“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Irene: Gloria passed the university entrance exam!
Diane: Really? That’s music to my ears!
Does it mean:
a) bad news
b) news that makes one happy
c) shocking news
d) a nice melody
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Answer: b) news that makes one happy
Do you know the English expression “to drink like a fish“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nathan: Does Janet go out much?
Kevin: No, she doesn’t, but when she does go out, she drinks like a fish. She can drink twice as much as I can.
Does it mean:
a) drink alcohol heavily
b) drink a little
c) look like a fish when drinking
d) drink water only
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Answer: a) drink alcohol heavily
