Idioms
What does "break the ice" mean?
To start a conversation in a social situation
Finish this proverb: "Better late than..."
never.
What does "give up" mean?
To stop trying or to quit.
Change this to passive voice: "They built the house in 1999."
The house was built in 1999.
Choose the correct collocation: "make/do" your homework.
do your homework.
What does "spill the beans" mean?
To reveal a secret.
What does "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" mean?
Don’t risk everything on a single plan.
What does "look after" someone mean?
To take care of them.
Use reported speech: She said, "I’m tired."
She said (that) she was tired.
Fill in the blank: She takes ___ of her little brother.
care
If someone is "under the weather", how do they feel?
Sick or unwell.
Explain the meaning of "The early bird catches the worm."
People who act quickly or early have an advantage.
"He ran ___ time and missed the train." Fill in the phrasal verb.
out of
Use a conditional: If he studies hard, he ___ (pass) the exam.
will pass
Which collocates: "fast" or "quick"? – A ___ decision.
quick
What does it mean to "hit the nail on the head"?
To find exactly the right answer.
What does "Actions speak louder than words" mean?
What someone does is more important than what they say.
What does "make up for" mean?
To compensate.
Rewrite with “although”: "It was raining. We went out."
Although it was raining, we went out.
Choose the best option: "break/take" a promise.
break a promise
What does it mean to "burn the midnight oil"?
To work late into the night.
Interpret this proverb: "You can’t have your cake and eat it too."
You can’t enjoy two incompatible things at the same time.
Explain "get away with" in a sentence.
To do something wrong without being punished (e.g., He cheated on the test and got away with it).
Join the sentences: "He is very rich. He doesn’t show off." (Use despite)
Despite being very rich, he doesn’t show off.
Fill in the blank: He has a strong ___ of responsibility.