People always use idioms, metaphors and paraphrase when they speak their own language. Well, trying to figure out what they mean or find a good alternative is a different story.
Which words would an English-speaker use in these sentences?
1. Will you lend me a dollar?
A) bonus B) bag C) buck
2. I feel really depressed when I think of how many problems I have.
A) bummed out B) blow out C) bent out
3. Can you spare some money?
A) bread B) bag C) buns
4. Where's the alcohol kept around here?
A) brains B) bacon C) booze
5. It's only a small mistake so don't worry about it.
A) boo-boo B) bacon C) blind
6. We were really overwhelmed by your kindness.
A) blown up B) blown away C) blown down
7. You made a good decision there.
A) crow B) call C) catch
8. He's in the toilet at the moment.
A) can B) cupboard C) cold
9. I'm really busy, but next time I see you we'll talk.
A) I'll catch you later. B) I'll be on your case. C) I'll cash it in.
10. I wouldn't live in such a cheap place if I didn't have to.
A) croak B) carrot C) cheesy
Write your answers to 6-10. Write only letters without commas or spaces.
