LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
expedite
[ 'ek-spi-dahyt ]
verb
We need to expedite the delivery of the materials to meet the project deadline.
salvage
[ 'sal-vij ]
verb
After the supplier failed to deliver on time, we had to salvage the project by finding an alternative supplier.
influx
[ 'in-fluhks ]
noun
There has been an influx of orders since we launched the new product.
transition
[ tran-'zish-uhn ]
noun
The company is going through a transition to a new management structure.
thorough
[ 'thur-oh ]
adjective
It's important to conduct a thorough review of the contract before signing.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. To no avail
- without success
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What dilemma is the man faced with?
Your Sample Sentence:
B. Due Diligence
- is the investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is normally expected to take before entering into an agreement
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What did the man do before purchasing a used car?
Your Sample Sentence:
C. In a Jam
- in need of help, in a difficult spot
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What solution did the woman offer to salvage the situation?
Your Sample Sentence:
D. Get around to (doing something)
- have time to finish or start doing something
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
Why has the man not yet reviewed the new project proposal?
Your Sample Sentence:
E. Hand off (a task)
- transfer the ownership of the task to someone else
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What does the man have to do before going on a vacation?
Your Sample Sentence:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.
| in a jam | get around to (doing something) |
| hand off (a task) | to no avail |
| due diligence |
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The efforts to resolve the customer complaints have been , leading to a decline in customer satisfaction.
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The sudden resignation of a key team member left the project , requiring quick reassignment of tasks.
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Due to conflicting priorities, I had to the task of preparing the budget report to a colleague.
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The company conducted before investing in the new technology to ensure its viability.
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We need to updating the employee handbook to reflect the latest policies and procedures.
Part II
Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.
Your team is preparing for a crucial presentation, but the projector malfunctions minutes before the meeting. How do you handle this unexpected jam to ensure the presentation goes smoothly?
How do you decide when it's appropriate to hand off tasks to others in the workplace? Can you provide an example of a task you successfully handed off to a team member?