Level 7: Week 1 Idiomatic Expressions

What does the idiom "be meaning to" mean?

• To have a specific intention or plan

• To be puzzled

• To be upset

If someone is described as a "tough cookie," what does it mean?

• They are difficult to eat

• They are a stubborn and strong person

• They are sweet-natured

When you "get along" with someone, what does it mean?

• To travel together

• To receive something

• To have a good relationship

What does the idiom "pay off" mean?

• To settle a debt

• To take a break

• To argue with someone

If you "put up with" something, what are you doing?

• Tolerating or enduring it

• Ignoring it

• Enjoying it

When you "run into" someone, what are you doing?

• Avoiding them

• Accidentally meeting them

• Chasing after them

What does the expression "collect dust" mean?

• To clean regularly

• To accumulate unused for a long time

• To value something greatly

If someone is a "pack rat," what does it mean?

• They are good at packing things efficiently

• They collect and keep a lot of things

• They are afraid of rats

What does the idiom "pay someone back" mean?

• To return borrowed money or a favor

• To ignore someone

• To pay attention to someone

If you are "fed up with" something, what does it mean?

• You are satisfied with it

• You are bored with it

• You are extremely irritated or annoyed