Do you know the English phrase “to be on cloud nine“?
Can you guess what it means?
“I’m on cloud nine” means
a) I’m sitting on a cloud in the sky
b) I’m very happy
c) I’m disappointed
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Answer: b)
Example 1:
I just found out that I passed the university entrance exam! I’m on cloud nine!
Example 2:
Judy and Paul were on cloud nine when they found out they were going to have a baby.
How about you? Can you tell us about a time when you were “on cloud nine“? 🙂
Can you complete this English saying?
Birds of a feather…
a) fly together
b) fight each other
c) flock together
The answer is below! ↓
Answer (c)
Birds of a feather flock together.
It means “people who share similar interests/hobbies/tastes get together or make a group”.
Example:
A: I heard that Mike and Norman went drinking together last night. I didn’t know they were friends.
B: Well, they both like drinking and clubbing. Birds of a feather flock together!
to talk shop (to talk about work or business outside the office)
E.g. 1:
A: I’m really worried about the meeting on Monday morning. Do you think the management team will be angry about the sales figures?
B: Stop talking shop! We came to this party to relax and to forget about work!
A: Yeah, sorry. I just can’t stop worrying about it.
E.g. 2:
A: I really don’t like going out for a drink with people from the office. After a few minutes, everyone starts talking shop.
B: Well, I think that’s normal when you go out with work colleagues.
A: I know. But I wish people could stop talking shop and talk about other things, like holidays or movies!
to pat (someone) on the back (to praise (someone))
E.g. 1:
A: You deserve a pat on the back for that speech. It was amazing.
B: Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.
E.g. 2:
A: Gillian’s boss gave her a pat on the back when she hit all her sales targets.
B: Yes, I heard that her boss praised her in front of everyone at the meeting yesterday.
Teacher’s pet (teacher’s favourite student)
E.g.
A: Why don’t the students in your class like Maggie?
B: Because she’s the teacher’s pet. She sits at the front and always answers the teacher’s questions. The teacher is always telling us how wonderful Maggie is.
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Are you a teacher’s pet? 🙂
to have a lot on one’s mind (to be worried about many things)
E.g. 1:
A: Why are you so quiet? Normally, you can’t stop talking.
B: I’m sorry. I’ve got a lot on my mind at the moment.
A: What like?
B: Money worries, job worries, family troubles…lots of things!
E.g. 2:
A: Have you seen Simon lately?
B: Yes, I saw his yesterday. He seemed to have a lot on his mind. I’m worried about him.
to get a grip (to control one’s emotions)
E.g. 1:
A: I feel so upset and angry! I don’t know what to do!
B: Get a grip! Your problem isn’t that bad!
E.g. 2:
A: Kelly is still upset about losing her job.
B: I know. She really needs to get a grip. She will never find another job if she is so upset all the time.
to sleep like a log (to sleep very well)
Eg 1:
A: Did you sleep well last night?
B: Yes, I slept like a log.
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Did you sleep like a log last night?
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to get along/on with (someone) (to have a good relationship with [someone])
Eg 1:
A: How’s your new boss?
B: She’s nice. I get along with her. I prefer her to my old boss.
A: Didn’t you get on with him?
B: No-one in the office got on with him!
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How about you? Do you get along with your boss or colleagues?
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