Expressions and Phrasal Verbs with the Words UP, DOWN, IN and OUT

LESSON: VOCABULARY
Expressions and Phrasal Verbs with the Words UP, DOWN, IN and OUT


UP
1. Direction/Movement - Example: "I climbed up the hill."
2. Increase - Example: "The prices went up last month."
3. Awake – Example: “I am usually up at 6 in the morning.”
4. Next – Examples: “After John, I am up next.” “What’s coming up after the presentation?”
Q: After you have done your work, who is up next? –

Common English Idioms (Test)

LESSON: VOCABULARY
Topic: “Common Idioms in English”
The answers and definitions of the idioms are written below the test.

1. After hours of debate, Sarah decided to bite the bullet and accept the challenging job offer.
What does "bite the bullet" mean in this sentence?

a) Avoid the situation

b) Face a difficult decision bravely

c) Complain about the situation

d) Delay the decision


2. When John said he had won the lottery, we thought he was pulling our leg.
What does "pulling (verb) our leg" mean in this sentence?

a) Being honest

b) Telling a joke or teasing

c) Making a serious statement

d) Asking for help


3. Emma was feeling under the weather and decided to stay home from work.
What does "under the weather" mean in this sentence?

a) Feeling sick

b) Enjoying the weather

c) Working hard

d) Feeling happy


4. The instructions were a piece of cake, so I finished the task quickly.
What does "piece of cake" mean in this sentence?

a) Very easy

b) Very difficult

c) Uninteresting

d) Confusing


5. Let's cut to the chase and discuss the main issue at hand.
What does "cut to the chase" mean in this sentence?

a) Avoid the topic

b) Talk about irrelevant things

c) Get to the point quickly

d) Take a break