Can you complete this English expression? It means “mentally or physically tough”.

As hard as ……

a) boots

b) cars

c) nails

d) trucks

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Answer: c) nails

As hard as nails!

Example: “My grandmother is as hard as nails. Nothing upsets her.”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to make the right decision about a situation”.

Make the right ……

a) mind

b) shout

c) time

d) call

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Answer: d) call

Make the right call!

Example: “I think the referee made the right call when his disallowed that goal.”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to do something that could lead to opportunities in the future”.

Get (one’s) foot in the …….

a) house

b) door

c) office

d) window

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Answer: b) door

Get (one’s) foot in the door!

Example: “I want to work for that company. How can I get my foot in the door?”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to force (one) to stay focussed”.

Keep (one) on (one’s) ……

a) toes

b) hands

c) feet

d) head

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Answer: a) toes

Keep (one) on (one’s) toes!

Example: “The teacher asks us questions in class. She keeps us on our toes.”

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Can you complete this English expression? It means “to take a nap”.

Catch ….. winks

a) 30

b) 40

c) 20

d) 50

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Answer: b) 40

Catch 40 winks!

Example: “I’m going to catch 40 winks after lunch. I feel tired.”

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