Do you know the English phrase “to be in a huff“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Teresa: What’s wrong with John?
Olive: He’s in a huff because the boss won’t let him take a week off work next month.
Does it mean:
a) happy
b) sad
c) miserable
d) annoyed
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Answer: d) annoyed
Do you know the English expression “to be on the mend?” Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Yvonne: How is your father? I heard he had a car accident a few months ago.
Jane: He’s still in hospital, but he’s on the mend. He should be able to come home in a few days.
Yvonne: That’s good.
Does it mean:
a) become better
b) become worse
c) mend something
d) be able to walk
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Answer: a) become better
Do you know the English expression “in broad daylight“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
William: Did you hear about the bank robbery?
Claire: No. When did it happen?
William: At around 2 in the afternoon. The bank was robbed in broad daylight!
Does it mean
a) in the afternoon
b) during the day
c) with a light
d) broadly
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Answer: b) during the day
Do you know the English expression “to think on (one’s) feet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Edwin: Who is going to do the presentation at the conference?
Paul: Sue is going to do it. We think some people will ask difficult questions. Sue is good at thinking on her feet.
Does it mean:
a) think about (one’s) feet
b) think standing up
c) make fast decisions
d) make good decisions
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Answer: c) make fast decisions
Do you know the English expression “to hit the sack“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Karen: Would you like another glass of wine?
Bill: No, I think I’ll hit the sack. I have to start work early tomorrow.
Does it mean:
a) punch a sack
b) go to bed
c) stop drinking
d) take a rest
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Answer: b) go to bed
Do you know the English expression “easier said than done“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Harry: Let’s take a month off work in August and go travelling!
Louise: That’s easier said than done! I don’t think my boss will let me take so long off.
Does it mean:
a) easy to say, but difficult to do
b) easy to do
c) easy to say and do
d) difficult to say and do
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Answer: a) easy to say, but difficult to do
Can you complete this English saying? It means safe and secure.
As safe as…
a) houses
b) banks
c) shops
d) libraries
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Answer: a) houses
As safe as houses!
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
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Answer: d) leg
I’m pulling your leg!
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
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Answer: c) feather
Light as a feather!
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
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Answer: b) worry about something
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