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English Expressions!
Contractions
English Expressions
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100
What do you call someone who works at a coffee shop?
A barista!
100
WHAT DOES THE EXPRESSION "So far so good" REFER TO?
Things are going well so far.
100
THE CONTRACTED FORM OF THESE TWO WORDS IS “DON’T”
Do not
100
IF I DON’T GO ON VACATION SOON, I AM GOING TO “GO BANANAS”
– WHAT DOES "GO BANANAS" REFER TO?
Go crazy
100
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM?
Jupiter!
200
What is the name if this dessert in English?
Date square(s)!
200
WHAT DOES THE EXPRESSION "Hang in there" REFER TO?
Don't give up
200
THE CONTRACTED FORM OF THESE TWO WORDS IS “I'd”
I would
200
Johana: Do you speak any German?
Miranda: I get around.
Johana: That's great!
– WHAT DOES "GET AROUND" REFER TO?
In this context it means: I speak enough, or I am able to communicate sufficiently with others.
200
True or False:
"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".
True!
**Dreamt and dreamed are both past tense forms of dream. Dreamt is more common in Britain, while dreamed is more common in other English-speaking countries
300
Martha is at a coffee shop and she wants to order a coffee with no sugar and no milk. What expression is used in English to order a coffee with no sugar and no milk?
Potential answers: Black coffee, a black coffee, etc.
300
WHAT DOES THE EXPRESSION "Your guess is as good as mine" REFER TO?
I have no idea, I don't know.
300
THE CONTRACTED FORM OF THESE TWO WORDS IS “SHOULDN'T”
Should not
300
“I WOULD LIKE A NEW CAR, BUT I DON’T HAVE THE DOUGH”
– WHAT DOES "DOUGH" REFER TO?
Money $$$
300
WHEN EGGS ARE CRACKED INTO A BOWL, BEATEN AND COOKED IN A FRYING PAN, THEY ARE CALLED _________.
Scrambled (eggs)
400
What is an example of a diary-free milk?
Potential answers: Almond milk, Oat milk, Soy milk etc.
400
WHAT DOES THE EXPRESSION "Cutting corners" REFER TO?
EX: Thomas finished his project so quickly, I think he may have cut some corners...
Doing something poorly in order to save time or money.
400
THE SLANG WORD “GONNA” IS THE CONTRACTED FORM OF WHAT TWO WORDS?
Going to
400
Tim: "I forgot to bring my pencil to class!"
Sarah: "No sweat, I have an extra one you can use."
Tim: "Thanks!"
– WHAT DOES "NO SWEAT" REFER TO?
Don't worry, no problem, etc.
400
What is the tallest mountain in Quebec?
Mount D'Iberville. Elevation: 1,652 m
500
Marcus wants to order a cup of tea, but he wants tea without caffeine. What should Marcus ask for?
Herbal tea!
500
WHAT DOES THE EXPRESSION "Beat around the bush" REFER TO?
To avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable.
Ex: Kiara is very direct. She doesn't beat around the bush, and she will tell you her honest opinion.
500
THE CONTRACTED FORM OF THESE TWO WORDS IS “WHAT’LL”
What will
500
DON’T “KNOCK IT” UNTIL YOU HAVE TRIED IT!
– WHAT DOES THIS EXPRESSION REFER TO?
Don't judge something if you haven't experienced it, don't criticize before trying something, etc.
(usually in reference to food!)
500
IF YOU ARE HIT AND BLOOD VESSELS ARE BROKEN, YOU WILL HAVE ONE OF THESE...
A bruise
