LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
surge
[ surj ]
noun
There was a surge in demand for our product after the successful marketing campaign.
rectify
[ 'rek-tuh-fahy ]
verb
The manager promised to rectify the billing error immediately.
cyber
[ 'sahy-ber ]
adjective
The company invested heavily in cyber security measures to protect its sensitive data from hackers.
pay off
phrase
Investing in employee training programs has consistently paid off with higher productivity.
on board
phrase
All employees are on board with the new company policy and understand its importance.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. Get off to a flying start
- to begin an activity very smoothly and successfully
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
Why did the man say that their marketing campaign got off to a flying start?
Your Sample Sentence:
B. All hands on deck
- everyone is needed to help
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
Why does the man expect all hands on deck this week?
Your Sample Sentence:
C. To be in hot water
- to be in trouble
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
How are they handling the blunder that Jack made?
Your Sample Sentence:
D. To be in the dark
- to be uninformed
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What concern does the man have?
Your Sample Sentence:
E. Ramp up
- to increase
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What are they preparing for?
Your Sample Sentence:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.
| in hot water | ramp up |
| get off to a flying start | to be in the dark |
| all hands on deck |
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Our latest software , receiving positive reviews from major tech blogs.
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The company found itself after failing to comply with the new environmental regulations.
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The IT department is security measure in response to recent cyber threats.
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I was completely about the changes in the project's direction until the meeting this morning.
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With the audit just a week away, it's to ensure all records are accurate and up to date.
Part II
Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.
How do you ensure that all team members are kept informed about important company decisions and changes, so no one is left in the dark?
If your department was found to be in hot water due to a compliance issue, how would you address the situation and prevent similar issues in the future?