LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
tailor
[ 'tey-ler ]
verb
Their services are tailored to their client's needs.
discrepancy
[ dih-'skrep-uhn-see ]
noun
There was a discrepancy in the two reports of the accident.
resonate
[ 'rez-uh-neyt ]
verb
This story attracted a lot of attention and resonated with the public.
breach
[ breech ]
noun
He was fired for a breach of confidentiality.
understand the stakes of
phrase
I hope you understand the stakes of this project; its vital for the entire company.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. On someone's watch
- while someone is in charge
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What did the woman promise the man?
Your Sample Sentence:
B. On the table
- an offer which is being considered
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What was the woman's response to the man's offer?
Your Sample Sentence:
C. Pass the buck
- to shift blame or responsibility to someone else
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What concern did the man raise to the woman?
Your Sample Sentence:
D. Pick up
- to improve
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What did the man infer after reviewing the financial reports.
Your Sample Sentence:
E. Play something by ear
- not plan what you will say or do in advance, but take your cues from the situation
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
Given the unpredictable nature of the client's requirements, what did the man suggest?
Your Sample Sentence:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.
| pass the buck | play something by ear |
| on someone's watch | pick up |
| on the table |
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No major cybersecurity breaches occurred as the IT director because of his proactive measures.
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The possibility of remote work is still , as management reviews employees productivity and work-life balance.
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The event coordinator suggested to given the unpredictable weather forecasts for the day of the outdoor conference.
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When the project failed to meet its deadlines, the team leader tried to to his member, refusing to acknowledge his mismanagement.
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Customer satisfaction rating have started to following the enhancements to our customer support services.
Part II
Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.
When a department is experiencing a decline in performance, what steps do you think the manager should take to pick up and enhance the team's productivity and results?
Is it better to plan things thoroughly or play things by ear? Why?