LESSON 3

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

reputation

[ rep-yuh-'tey-shuhn ]

noun

- the general opinion that people have about someone or something

Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design.

customization

[ kuhs-tuh-muh-'zey-shuhn ]

noun

- the action of making or changing something according to the buyer's or user's needs

The website allows users some customization.

outdated

[ out-'dey-tid ]

adjective

- old-fashioned and therefore not as good or as fashionable as something modern

The company has spent millions of dollars replacing outdated computer hardware.

approach

[ uh-'prohch ]

verb

- to deal with something

We must approach the problem from a different standpoint.

make do with

phrase

- manage with the limited or inadequate means available

Can you make do with $5 for now and I'll give you the rest tomorrow?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. get back in/into the swing of things

to get used to doing something again after having a break from that activity

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What is the man worried about?

Your Sample Sentence:

B. get/ be on the good side of someone

trying to come up with a way to make someone see you in a positive way

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What should they do to ensure their proposal is approved?

Your Sample Sentence:

C. go down the drain

to be totally wasted

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What will happen if they don't fix these issues now?

Your Sample Sentence:

D. hands are tied

to not have control over a situation

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What was the woman's request and why can he not do anything?

Your Sample Sentence:

E. have someone's work cut out for

to have a lot of work to do or a particularly difficult assignment

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What is the main challenge they are facing in their current project and does it mean for them?

Your Sample Sentence:

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.

go down the drain	have someone's work cut out for
get on the good side of someone	get back into the swing of things
hands are tied

Sarah's when it comes to granting more leaves because of the company's strict policy.
The team struggled to following a major software update, but training sessions helped them adapt.
Mary knew that building rapport and offering assistance was the best way to of her new manager.
John knew he when he was assigned to improve the customer service process, which has received multiple complaints.
The company's efforts in the outdated technology ultimately when they couldn't keep up with their competitors.

Part II

Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.

After an extended leave, you return to work and need to get back into the swing of things quickly. How would you prioritize your tasks?

You're assigned to work with a new manager, and it's crucial to get on their good side for a successful collaboration. How would you approach building a positive working relationship?