….. the books

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to study hard”.

…… the books

a) hit

b) open

c) work

d) fight

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Answer: a) hit

hit the books!

Have eyes like a …..

Can you complete this English expression? It means “to notice everything that happens and all the small details”.

Have eyes like a…….

a) sparrow

b) pigeon

c) tiger

d) hawk

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Answer: d) hawk

Have eyes like a hawk!

My mind has gone….

Can you complete this English expression? We say it when we suddenly forget what we were going to do or say.

My mind has gone…..

a) black

b) white

c) blank

d) quiet

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Answer: c) blank

My mind has gone blank!

 

Off the cuff

Do you know the English expression “off the cuff“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Marc: How was your meeting?

Simon: Terrible. The boss made me do a presentation off the cuff. I couldn’t speak very well.

Does it mean:

a) without preparation

b) for a long time

c) in a loud voice

d) with no documents

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Answer: a) without preparation