IDIOMS
PROVERBS
PHRASAL VERBS
COLLOCATIONS
100
When we say "I feel under the weather", what do we mean?
To feel slightly sick, tired or unwell.
100
She always says: It is "better late than never". What does she mean?
It means that it is better to arrive or do something late than never do it at all.
100
What "to give up" mean?
To stop doing an activity or to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult.
100
My friend "make" a mistake in the test. What do we mean by "to make" a mistake?
The correct verb to use when you make an error or a wrong decision.
200
If she says: That happen "once in a blue moon", what does she mean?
Something that happens very rarely.
200
When we say "two heads are better than one", what do we mean?
It means that people can achieve more or solve problems easier when they work together.
200
What "to call it off" mean?
To cancel an event, a meeting or a plan.
200
I told my mom that I need "to do" sports, when we use it?
The correct verb to use when you are talking about regular physical excercise.
300
My mom always says that it is better to "bite the bullet" than to keep postponing it, what does she mean?
To face a difficult situation with courage and get it over with.
300
My grandma always says "do not put all your eggs in one basket", what does she mean?
It means you should not depend on one single plan or put all your resources in one place.
300
What "to put off" means?
To postpone or delay an event to a late date or time.
300
Let's "take" a quick look at the festival. When we use "to take" in this situation.
The common expression used when you want to express a fast or brief look at something.
400
My friend always "spill the beans" when she is not supposed to. What does it mean?
To reveal a secret, often by accident.
400
What is "The early bird catches the worm"?
It means that people who wake up or arrive early have a better chance of success.
400
What is "to make up" about something?
To invent a story, an excuse or an explanation that is not true.
400
We were late because of "heavy" traffic. Why we use "heavy" in this situation?
The adjective that naturally collocates with "traffic" or "rain" to show high intensity.
500
That computer "cost an arm and a leg". What does he mean?
To cost a very large amount of money.
500
When we say, "every cloud has a silver lining", what we mean?
It means that a bad situation or a difficult time always has something good or positive in it.
500
What is "to put up with"?
To tolerate or accept an unpleseant situation or person without complaining.
500
Do not worry, we will "meet" the deadline. When we use the verb "to meet"?
The correct verb to use when you want to respect a limit, a rule or a deadline.