english Flashcards

c1 english phrases and words (59 cards)

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What does ‘a blessing in disguise’ mean?

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An apparent misfortune that results in something good.

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Fill in the blank: ‘It’s not rocket science; it’s just ________.’

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common sense

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True or False: ‘To burn the midnight oil’ means to go to bed early.

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False

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What does ‘bite the bullet’ mean?

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To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable.

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What is the meaning of ‘the ball is in your court’?

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It is up to you to make the next decision or take action.

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Provide a sentence using ‘once in a blue moon’.

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‘I go to the cinema once in a blue moon.’

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What does ‘hit the nail on the head’ mean?

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To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

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Choose the correct phrase: ‘To let the cat ________ of the bag’.

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out

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True or False: ‘To pull someone’s leg’ means to deceive someone in a harmless way.

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True

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What does ‘the best of both worlds’ mean?

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A situation where one can enjoy the advantages of two different things.

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Fill in the blank: ‘He was over the moon when he won the competition; he was ________.’

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extremely happy

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What does ‘cost an arm and a leg’ mean?

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To be very expensive.

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Provide a sentence using ‘break the ice’.

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‘To break the ice at the party, she told a funny joke.’

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What does ‘under the weather’ mean?

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Feeling ill or unwell.

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Choose the correct phrase: ‘To spill the ________’.

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beans

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True or False: ‘To have a chip on your shoulder’ means to be easily offended.

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True

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What does ‘let sleeping dogs lie’ mean?

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To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause trouble.

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Fill in the blank: ‘She was ________ to meet her favorite author.’

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thrilled

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What does ‘a dime a dozen’ mean?

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Something very common and not unique.

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Provide a sentence using ‘hit the books’.

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‘I need to hit the books this weekend to prepare for the exam.’

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What does ‘pulling your leg’ mean?

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Teasing or joking with someone.

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Choose the correct phrase: ‘To keep your chin ________’.

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up

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True or False: ‘To throw in the towel’ means to give up.

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True

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What does ‘the early bird catches the worm’ mean?

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People who wake up early or start working on something early have an advantage.

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Fill in the blank: 'After the argument, they decided to ________ the hatchet.'
bury
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What does 'to be on the same page' mean?
To have a shared understanding or agreement.
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Provide a sentence using 'jump on the bandwagon'.
'Everyone is investing in that stock; I think I’ll jump on the bandwagon too.'
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What does 'to make a mountain out of a molehill' mean?
To exaggerate a minor issue.
29
Choose the correct phrase: 'To bite the ________'.
bullet
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True or False: 'To beat around the bush' means to speak directly.
False
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What does 'to throw caution to the wind' mean?
To act recklessly or without worrying about the risks.
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Fill in the blank: 'He was so tired that he fell ________ on the couch.'
asleep
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What does 'to get cold feet' mean?
To become nervous or hesitant about a big decision.
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Provide a sentence using 'the tip of the iceberg'.
'What you see is just the tip of the iceberg; there’s much more to the issue.'
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What does 'to take with a grain of salt' mean?
To view something with skepticism or not take it literally.
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Choose the correct phrase: 'To steal someone's ________.'
thunder
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True or False: 'To have a sweet tooth' means to love savory food.
False
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What does 'to get the ball rolling' mean?
To start something, especially a process or an activity.
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Fill in the blank: 'She decided to ________ the extra mile for her project.'
go
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What does 'to face the music' mean?
To confront the consequences of one's actions.
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Provide a sentence using 'to put all your eggs in one basket'.
'Investing everything in one company is risky; you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket.'
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What does 'to get your act together' mean?
To organize your life or situation better.
43
Choose the correct phrase: 'To be in hot ________.'
water
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True or False: 'To keep your fingers crossed' means to hope for good luck.
True
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What does 'to hit the ground running' mean?
To start something and proceed at a fast pace with enthusiasm.
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Fill in the blank: 'He managed to ________ the situation with his charm.'
navigate
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What does 'to burn bridges' mean?
To destroy relationships or connections permanently.
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Provide a sentence using 'to let the chips fall where they may'.
'I’ll do my best and let the chips fall where they may.'
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What does 'to be on cloud nine' mean?
To be extremely happy.
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Choose the correct phrase: 'To come full ________.'
circle
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True or False: 'To go the extra mile' means to do less than expected.
False
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What does 'to take the bull by the horns' mean?
To confront a difficult situation directly.
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Fill in the blank: 'His promotion was the ________ of hard work.'
fruit
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What does 'to put your foot in your mouth' mean?
To say something embarrassing or inappropriate.
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Provide a sentence using 'to go out on a limb'.
'I’m going out on a limb by suggesting this idea.'
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What does 'to have a lot on your plate' mean?
To have many responsibilities or tasks to deal with.
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Choose the correct phrase: 'To be a fly on the ________.'
wall
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True or False: 'To call it a day' means to stop working for the day.
True
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What does 'to jump through hoops' mean?
To go through a lot of effort or difficulty to achieve something.