IDIOMS
What does the idiom “break the ice” mean?
To start a conversation in a friendly way.
Finish this proverb: “Better late than ___.”
Never.
What does “wake up” mean?
To stop sleeping.
Choose the correct collocation: “___ a mistake” → make / do / have
Make a mistake.
What does “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
Something very expensive.
What does the proverb “Don’t judge a book by its cover” mean?
Don’t judge people by their appearance.
What does “give up” mean?
To stop trying.
What is the correct verb for this collocation: “___ homework”?
Do homework.
What does the idiom “hit the books” mean?
To study hard.
What is the meaning of “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”?
If you want something badly enough, you’ll find a way.
What does “look after” mean?
To stop trying.
Which collocation is correct: “fast car” or “quick car”?
Fast car.
What does “a blessing in disguise” mean?
Something that seems bad but ends up being good.
Complete the proverb: “Actions speak louder than ___.”
Words.
What does “look after” mean?
To take care of someone or something.
Complete: “Take a ___” → walk / jump / fight
Take a walk.
What does “bite the bullet” mean?
To do something painful or unpleasant without delay.
Explain: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.”
You can give someone an opportunity, but not force them to take it.
What does “run out of” mean?
To have no more of something.
Which is correct: “strong coffee” or “powerful coffee”?
Strong coffee.