Do you know the English expression “to get on well with (someone)”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nancy: Have you met your boyfriend’s parents yet?
Gloria: Yes, I’ve met them a few times. I get on well with them. They are very nice.
Does it mean:
a) to have a good relationship with someone
b) to talk to someone a lot
c) to meet someone a lot
d) to go on trips with someone
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Answer: a) to have a good relationship with someone
Do you know the English expression to be “within earshot“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Cal: I heard Michael got a bad score on the test last week.
Jean: Shh! He’s just over there within earshot! He’ll be upset if you talk about him!
Does it mean:
a) to be sensitive to criticism
b) to be close enough to hear
c) to be annoyed if someone talks about one
d) to want to listen
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Answer: b) to be close enough to hear
Can you complete this English expression? “It’s better to be safe than….”
It means that it’s better to take precautions, or be careful in advance, so something bad doesn’t happen later.
It’s better to be safe…
a) than stupid
b) than dangerous
c) than in a bad situation
d) than sorry
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Answer: d) than sorry
It’s better to be safe than sorry
Do you know the meaning of the English phrase “to figure out (something)” or “to figure (something) out“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Clara: Are you OK? You look stressed.
Stephanie: I can’t figure out this maths problem. I’ve been looking at it for half an hour and I just don’t get it.
Clara: Yeah, I had problems figuring it out too. Here, let me help you.
Does it mean:
a) add figures
b) solve
c) do maths
d) study
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Answer: b) solve
Can you complete this popular English expression? It means one shouldn’t do or say something that will cause problems.
Don’t rock…
a) the boat
b) the music
c) the car
d) the people
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Answer: a) the boat
Don’t rock the boat!
Do you know the English expression “bury (one’s) head in the sand“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jackie: Has your husband been to see the doctor about his health issues yet?
Vera: No, he’s burying his head in the sand. He refuses to even talk about it with me.
Does it mean:
a) avoid something by pretending it doesn’t exist
b) refuse to talk to someone
c) refuse to see a doctor
d) put one’s head in the sand
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Answer: a) avoid something by pretending it doesn’t exist
Do you know the English expression “to smell a rat”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Eddie: I just had a strange phone call. The man said he was calling from my bank and he asked me for my personal information.
Steve: Did you give it to him?
Eddie: No. I smelled a rat when he asked me for my account number and PIN.
Does it mean:
a) smell a rat
b) get angry
c) sense that something is suspicious
d) think something is amusing
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Answer: c) sense that something is suspicious
Do you know the English expression “be glad to see the back of (someone)”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess what it means?
Roger: I heard Harry has quit. His last day is Friday.
Norman: Good. I never liked him. I’ll be glad to see the back of him.
Does it mean
a) want to see someone’s back
b) be glad someone is leaving
c) be glad to hear someone is going
d) ask someone to leave
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Answer: b) be glad someone is leaving
Do you know the English expression “wrap your head around (something)”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Polly: How are you getting on with your maths homework? Question number 5 is difficult, isn’t it?
Jake: Very difficult. I can’t wrap my head around it.
Does it mean:
a) understand something which is complicated
b) understand something which is boring
c) twist one’s head
d) understand something which is very long
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Answer: a) understand something which is complicated
Do you know the English expression “when pigs fly”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Catherine: Do you think Pete will get promoted at work?
Dana: When pigs fly! No one ever gets promoted in that office.
Does it mean:
a) flying pig
b) never
c) no one is good enough
d) in the future
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Answer: b) never
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