Colloquial English and slang
In what situation can the word thingumajig be used?
When we don't remember or know the name of something or someone.
What can the word cheers mean in British English? (with a special dedication to Olga ✨)
a) excuse me
b) goodbye
c) thank you
d) you're welcome
b) goodbye
c) thank you
Which informal word means a very old car in bad condition? (with a special dedication to Olga ✨)
a) banger
b) chap
c) hassle
d) specs
a) banger
In what situation can we say I can't be bothered?
When we don't want to make an effort to do something or when we aren't interested in doing something.
Give a synonym for the following words.
a) corny
b) pinch
c) shattered
For example:
a) banal, cheesy, sentimental
b) grab, rob, steal
c) exhausted, tired, worn out
What words are missing in the following phrases?
a) it takes all ... to make a world
c) to take ... luck
c) you can't ... them all
a) it takes all SORTS to make a world
b) to take POT luck
c) you can't WIN them all
What words are missing in the following phrases?
a) to be the cat's ... - to be something or someone that is better than everything else
b) to come down in ... - to pour down heavily and at great length
c) to give someone the ... - to dismiss someone from a job or to end a relationship with someone
d) to throw one's ... around - to behave as if you are more important or powerful than other people
a) to be the cat's WHISKERS
b) to come down in BUCKETS
c) to give someone the PUSH
d) to throw one's WEIGHT around
What is the meaning of the following expressions? Explain it in English.
a) beggars can't be choosers
b) every little helps
c) have it your own way
d) the more the merrier
a) beggars can't be choosers - those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available
b) every little helps - even the smallest things are helpful when towards a goal
c) have it your own way - to do what one wants to do despite the desires, plans etc. of other people
d) the more the merrier - an occasion will be more enjoyable if a lot of people are there
Translate the following words or phrases into English.
a) być do niczego, być porażką
b) być za starym, mieć już nie te lata
b) melodramat, wyciskacz łez
c) mieć o sobie wysokie mniemanie
d) pyszałek, zarozumialec
a) to be a dead loss
b) to be past it
c) tear-jerker
d) to fancy oneself
e) big-head
Translate the following phrases and sentences into English.
a) Akurat!, Niedoczekanie twoje!
b) Nie da się nic zaradzić.
c) Pochlebstwo do niczego nie prowadzi.
d) Rób, co chcesz.
e) zamieniać się w słuch
a) That'll be the day!
b) It can't be helped.
c) Flattery will get you nowhere.
d) Suit yourself.
e) to be all ears