LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
rotate
[ 'row -tayt ]
verb
Our company policy mandates that managers rotate shifts regularly to ensure fair distribution of workload .
transparency
[ trans-'pair-uhn-see ]
noun
Clients appreciate our transparency in pricing and service offerings.
thrive
[ thrahyv ]
verb
Despite the challenges, our business continues to thrive in the competitive market.
layoff
[ 'ley-awf ]
noun
The company had to make the difficult decision to implement layoffs due to financial constraints.
in one's best interest
phrase
It's in the company's best interest to invest in employee training and development.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. Sever ties
- to end a relationship
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What course of action does the man intend to take with one of their vendors, and why?
Your Sample Sentence:
B. Take the minutes
- to jot all that was spoken about during a meeting
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What suggestion did the woman make to ensure everyone share the workload?
Your Sample Sentence:
C. Hot potato
- a topic or discussion everyone refuses or refrains from discussing
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What was described as a hot potato in the conversation, why?
Your Sample Sentence:
D. Above board
- done in an honest way, according to the rules or law
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What did the man emphasize they should practice in all their dealings?
Your Sample Sentence:
E. Come to terms with
- come to accept (a new and painful or difficult event or situation)
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What has the man been struggling about?
Your Sample Sentence:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.
| above board | hot potato |
| sever ties | come to terms with |
| take the minutes |
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The company decided to with the underperforming supplier to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
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It's important to conduct all business dealings to maintain our reputation and avoid legal issues.
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It took some time for the team to the unexpected leadership changes, but they eventually embraced the new direction.
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Sarah will during the meeting to ensure all action items and decisions are accurately recorded.
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The issue of employee layoffs has become a in the company, requiring careful handling by the management team.
Part II
Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.
You suspect that a colleague is not operating above board in their expense reporting. How do you address this issue?
Your company has decided to sever ties with a long-time supplier due to quality issues. How do you communicate this decision effectively to ensure a smooth transition to a new supplier?