LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
projection
[ pruh-'jek-shuhn ]
noun
The company has failed to achieve last year's sales projections by 30 percent.
insistence
[ in-'sis-tuhns ]
noun
At the insistence of his father, he bought himself a new suit.
durability
[ door-uh-'bil-i-tee]
noun
This rope is renowned for its high level of strength and durability.
subpar
[ suhb-'pahr ]
adjective
The customer service in the hotel was distinctly subpar.
stand firm
phrase
The CEO stood firm on the decision not to cut jobs, despite the financial pressure.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. Cave in
- to give in or agree to something that someone previously did not want to accept
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What demand did they receive from their clients?
Your Sample Sentence:
B. Change of pace
- something different from a normal routine or schedule
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What was the man's suggestion in order to have a change of pace?
Your Sample Sentence:
C. Come up short
- means to try to achieve something but fail
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
How's their sales figures in the current quarter?
Your Sample Sentence:
D. Cut corners
- take shortcuts and find an easier or cheaper way to do something
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What is their dilemma and what was the man's suggestion?
Your Sample Sentence:
E. Diamond in the rough
- something or someone that has a lot of potential but first requires a lot of work
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What does the man think about their new staff?
Your Sample Sentence:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.
| cut corners | change of pace |
| cave in | diamond in the rough |
| come up short |
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She aimed to secure five new clients on the new product launch, but unfortunately, they of the targeted sales figures.
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Despite the team's insistence, the manager refused to to the idea of scrapping the project's original plan.
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on the manufacturing process led to a decrease in product durability and customer satisfaction.
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After years in sales, he sought a and transitioned into a creative roles within a company.
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Their latest product, though initially overlooked, turned out to be a in the teach market.
Part II
Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.
Describe a situation in your professional life where you felt pressured to cave in to certain demands or expectations. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
Can you recall a time when you experienced a significant change of pace in your work environment or career? How did this change affect your work style and productivity?