LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
constraint
[ kuhn-'streynt ]
noun
At last we could relax and talk without constraint
straightforward
[ streyt-'fawr-werd ]
adjective
The procedure is quite straightforward.
explicitly
[ ik-'splis-it-lee ]
adverb
The report states explicitly that the system was to blame.
reservation
[ rez-er-'vey-shuhn ]
noun
He accepted my advice without reservation.
sense
verb
verb
Although she said nothing, I could sense her anger.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. In full swing
- if a project is "in full swing" it means that it has been completely started and that it is progressing or moving as fast as it ever will
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What's the status of their new marketing campaign, and what's the outcome?
Your Sample Sentence:
B. Keep one's eye on the ball
- means to give something one's full attention and not to lose focus
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What is the woman's responsibility as the project lead?
Your Sample Sentence:
C. Long shot
- is something that has a very low probability of happening
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What was the man's concern about the new project?
Your Sample Sentence:
D. No-brainer
- if a decision is really obvious or really easy to make, the decision is a "no-brainer"
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What did the man considered as a no-brainer, and why?
Your Sample Sentence:
E. Read between the lines
- to understand something that is not communicated directly. It involves understanding what someone is implying or suggesting but not saying directly
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What does the man think about their Iguchi's emails?
Your Sample Sentence:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.
| long shot | keep one’s eye on the ball |
| no-brainer | in full swing |
| read between the lines |
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Applying for the international grant seems like a given the competition, but it's worth the effort for the potential benefits.
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Her email was polite, but if you , you can sense her frustrations with the delays.
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Investing in employee training is a ; it leads to increased productivity employee satisfaction, and ultimately, higher profits.
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Our year-end financial audit is , so expect the accounting department to be quite busy of the next few weeks.
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Despite the daily challenges and distractions, successful entrepreneurs always , focusing on their long-term business vision.
Part II
Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.
Imagine you are the CEO of a startup, and you have an opportunity to secure a game-changing partnership with a tech giant. However, it's considered a long shot due to your company's size. How would you approach this opportunity?
Imagine you're the manager of a retail store, and the holiday season is in full swing with a surge of customers. Suddenly, you face a stock shortage of a popular product. How would you handle this situation to ensure customer satisfaction during this busy period?