Idioms
What does "break the ice" mean?
To start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.
What does "wake up" mean?
To stop sleeping.
What section of the grocery store sells apples, bananas, and lettuce?
The produce section.
In which city would you find the Eiffel Tower?
Paris
What instrument is used to measure temperature?
A thermometer.
If someone is "under the weather," how do they feel?
Sick or unwell.
What does "run out of" mean?
To have no more of something.
What do you call the paper or plastic container used to carry groceries home?
A grocery bag.
Which country is home to the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Egypt
What type of weather is most likely when dark clouds fill the sky?
Rain or a storm.
What does it mean to "hit the nail on the head"?
To say exactly the right thing.
What does "look after" mean?
To take care of someone or something.
What is the difference between "frozen vegetables" and "fresh vegetables"?
vegetables" and "fresh vegetables"? Frozen vegetables are kept frozen; fresh vegetables are not.
What famous wall stretches across northern China?
Great Wall of China
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term conditions; climate is long-term patterns.
If a project is "up in the air," what does that mean?
It is undecided or uncertain.
What does "turn down" mean in "She turned down the job offer"?
To reject or refuse.
What does "buy one, get one free" mean?
If you buy one item, you get a second one free.
In what city is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York City
What does a weather forecast predict?
Future weather conditions.
What does "the ball is in your court" mean?
It is your turn to make a decision or take action.
What does "come up with" mean?
To think of or create an idea or solution.
Why might a customer compare unit prices on two products?
To find which product is the better value.
Which famous ancient city in Peru is located high in the Andes Mountains?
Machu Picchu
Why might a coastal area have milder temperatures than an inland area?
Large bodies of water help moderate temperatures.