Phrases Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is a common phrase to express agreement?
I totally agree.
Fill in the blank: ‘Can you give me a _____ on that?’
hand
True or False: ‘How’s it going?’ is a casual way to ask someone how they are.
True
What phrase would you use to suggest a break?
Let’s take a breather.
Which of the following is a way to ask someone to repeat themselves? (a) ‘What did you say?’ (b) ‘Could you run that by me again?’ (c) both
c
True or False: ‘I’m just pulling your leg’ means you are being serious.
False
What is a natural way to express that you are busy?
I’m swamped right now.
Fill in the blank: ‘I’m feeling a bit under the _____.’
weather
What phrase can you use to suggest an idea?
How about this?
True or False: ‘Hit the books’ means to study hard.
True
What is a common phrase to express uncertainty?
I’m not sure about that.
Fill in the blank: ‘It’s not my _____ of tea.’
cup
Which phrase means to be very tired? (a) ‘Running on empty’ (b) ‘Full of energy’ (c) ‘Wide awake’
a
What do you say to encourage someone to continue?
Keep it up!
True or False: ‘Bite the bullet’ means to avoid a difficult situation.
False
What phrase is used to indicate that something is very easy?
It’s a piece of cake.
Fill in the blank: ‘Don’t count your chickens before they _____.’
hatch
What is a casual way to say goodbye?
Catch you later.
Which phrase means to make a decision? (a) ‘Cross that bridge when you come to it’ (b) ‘Call the shots’ (c) ‘Throw in the towel’
b
True or False: ‘The ball is in your court’ means it’s your turn to take action.
True
What phrase can be used to express frustration?
I’m at my wit’s end.
Fill in the blank: ‘Let’s get this show on the _____.’
road
What phrase means to be very excited?
I’m on cloud nine.
True or False: ‘Throwing in the towel’ means to give up.
True
