Cream of the crop

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

Like two peas in a pod

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

Walk on air

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

Afraid of (one’s) shadow

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

All the rage

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

Kick the habit

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

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) give up a habit

Music to (one’s) ears

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

Drink like a fish

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

Go the extra mile

Do you know the English expression “to go the extra mile“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Harry: I’m not surprised John got promoted at work.

Steve: Neither am I. No matter what the boss asks him to do, he always goes the extra mile.

Does it mean:

a) run an extra mile

b) make an extra effort

c) cheat

d) do something you don’t want to do

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Answer: b) make an extra effort

Twist (someone’s) arm

Do you know the English expression “to twist (someone’s) arm“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Angela: I thought you didn’t want to go to the opera the other night. Why did you go?

Robert: My girlfriend twisted my arm. Actually, I’m glad she did because I quite enjoyed it.

Does it mean:

a) persuade someone to do something they don’t want to do

b) force someone to do something they don’t want to do

c) twist someone’s arm physically

d) hurt someone until they agree with you

The answer is below!↓

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Answer: a) persuade someone to do something they don’t want to do