Idioms & Expressions
What does it mean if someone says, “I’m under the weather”?
They feel sick or unwell.
What is the difference between borrow and lend?
Borrow means to take something for a short time. Lend means to give something for a short time.
What is the correct sentence: “She has been to London” or “She has gone to London” if she is still there now?
She has gone to London.
What phrase can you use when you need time to think before answering?
“Let me think for a moment.”
What is the noun form of decide?
Decision.
What does it mean to “break the ice”?
To make people feel more comfortable at the start of a conversation.
Which word is correct: “I did my homework ___ I watched TV” — before or ago?
Before.
Complete the sentence: “I have lived in Poland ___ 2020.”
Since.
What phrase can you use when you do not understand the question?
“Could you repeat the question, please?”
What is the adjective form of danger?
Dangerous.
What does it mean if something is “a piece of cake”?
It is very easy.
What is the difference between say and tell?
Say focuses on the words. Tell needs a person, like “tell me” or “tell her.”
Complete the sentence: “I have lived in Poland ___ four years.”
For.
What phrase can you use to give your opinion?
“In my opinion...” / “I think that...”
What is the noun form of explain?
Explanation.
What does it mean to “spill the beans”?
To reveal a secret.
Which word means the opposite of boring: bored or interesting?
Interesting.
Change this sentence into passive voice: “People speak English in many countries.”
English is spoken in many countries.
What phrase can you use to politely disagree?
“I see your point, but I disagree.”
What is the adjective form of success?
Successful.
What does it mean to “hit the books”?
To study hard.
What is the difference between fun and funny?
Fun means enjoyable. Funny means it makes you laugh.
Complete the second conditional sentence: “If I won a million złoty, I ___ travel around the world.”
Would.
What phrase can you use to ask someone for their opinion?
"What do you think about it?”
What is the verb form of choice?
Choose.