Understanding Common Phrases

What does the phrase "Same as always" mean?

• Something has changed

• It is something completely new

• It remains unchanged

• It has become better

If someone says "My treat," they are indicating that they will:

• Offer a discount

• Pay for something on behalf of others

• Leave the bill for you to pay

• Give a gift

What does the phrase "Out of the blue" mean?

• Something planned

• Something random and unexpected

• Something related to the sky

• Something expected

If you say, "it's pointless," you are expressing that something is:

• Interesting and engaging

• Without purpose or meaning

• Unclear

• Useful and necessary

What does "economic burden" mean?

• A small, manageable expense

• A financial benefit

• A heavy financial load or obligation

• A responsibility with no financial cost

What does the term "drop out" mean?

• To stop participating in school or an activity before completion

• To withdraw money from a bank account

• To leave a competition

• To finish something ahead of schedule

"Food insecurity" refers to:

• A shortage of food at specific times

• Not being able to find food

• A lack of enough nutritious food for a healthy life

• Growing your own food

What does the word "study" mean in the context of education?

• To conduct research or learn in depth

• To attend a class for leisure

• To perform practical tasks

• To give up on learning

A "dowry" is:

• A wedding gift given by the bride to the groom

• A payment for marriage counseling

• The money paid by the groom's family to the bride's family in some cultures

• A financial gift for the couple after the wedding

What does "parental consent" mean?

• Parents approving all financial decisions

• A parent's permission or approval, usually for a child's decision

• A form of legal punishment from parents

• Parents' knowledge of their child's whereabouts