LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
insight
[ 'in-sahyt ]
noun
The report offered key insights into the current market trends.
suffer
[ 'suhf-er ]
verb
Employees may suffer from burnout if not given adequate support.
well-received
adjective
Her presentation was well-received by the audience, resulting in positive feedback
could use something
phrase
Our team could use additional training to enhance our skills in digital marketing.
step up one's game
phrase
After receiving feedback, she decided to step up her game and improve her performance.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. Up for grabs
- available
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What is the new offer from the company, and who are eligible for it?
Your Sample Sentence:
B. All things considered
- taking all factors into consideration
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What does the man think about the transition, and how is it affecting the team's productivity?
Your Sample Sentence:
C. Rank and File
- the ordinary members of an organization
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What do they need to discuss during the upcoming meeting?
Your Sample Sentence:
D. Talk shop
- discuss work-related issues in off-work social situations
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What does the woman suggest as they agree to have lunch together?
Your Sample Sentence:
E. Pick one's brain
- ask for ideas or opinion
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What does the man want from the woman?
Your Sample Sentence:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.
| rank and file | pick one's brain |
| up for grabs | talk shop |
| all things considered |
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, our company's financial performance has been stable this year.
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I'd like to about your experience with client negotiations and strategies for building strong business relationships.
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With the recent restructuring, the leadership roles within the department are , leading to increased competition among team members.
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The new policy was well-received by the , as it addressed their concerns about work-life balance.
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During the networking event, attendees had the opportunity to and exchange industry insights
Part II
Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.
You're considering two job offers-- one with a higher salary but no longer commute, and the other with a lower salary but better work-life balance. How would you make your decision, all things considered?
Imagine that your company will undergo a restructuring, and new leadership roles will be up for grabs. Would you take a chance? Why or why not?