LESSON 29

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

daunting

[ 'daan-tuhng ]

adjective

- making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something

Starting a new business can be daunting, but with careful planning, it can also be rewarding.

juggle

[ 'juhg-uhl ]

verb

- to try to do two or more jobs or activities at the same time, because you do not have a lot of time

He's skilled at juggling tasks and responsibilities, making him a valuable asset to the team.

agile

[ 'aj-ahyl ]

adjective

- able to deal with new situations or changes quickly and successfully

In today's fast-paced business environment, it's important to be agile and responsive to market trends.

contemplate

[ 'kon-tuhm-pleyt ]

verb

- to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way

Before making any major decisions, it's important to contemplate the potential risks and benefits.

tension

[ 'ten-shuhn ]

noun

- a feeling of fear or anger between two groups of people who do not trust each other

There was a noticeable tension in the office as employees waited for news about the upcoming restructuring.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. Take the plunge

make a risky or significant decision or action

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What is the man ready to do?

Your Sample Sentence:

B. Put the cart before the horse

to do something in the wrong order

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What does the woman think about what the man did?

Your Sample Sentence:

C. A snowball effect

a situation in which one action or event causes many other similar actions or events

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What does the woman want to avoid?

Your Sample Sentence:

D. rush off one's feet

to cause someone to be very busy

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What was the man's dilemma, and what's the reason behind it?

Your Sample Sentence:

E. Ring a bell

to sound familiar

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

Does the name 'Exploic Corporation' ring a bell to the woman? Who are they?

Your Sample Sentence:

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.

ring a bell	take the plunge
put the cart before the horse	rush off one's feet
a snowball effect

We need to finalize the budget before making any purchases; otherwise, we'll be .
During the peak season, customer service representatives are often handling inquiries and orders.
The negative publicity from the product recall had on the company's reputation, leading to a decline in sales.
The mention of "agile methodology" l - I remember discussing it in our project management training.
After years of working in the corporate world, Mark decided to and pursue a career in freelance consulting.

Part II

Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.

You've been offered a promotion that involves relocating to a new city. Discuss the factors you would consider before deciding where to take the plunge and accept the new role.

Due to a minor misunderstanding in the office, tensions have arisen among team members, leading to a series of conflicts. As the manager, how would you address this snowball effect to prevent further conflicts and to resolve the situation?