LESSON 5

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

abandon

[ uh-'ban-duhn ]

verb

- to stop doing an activity before you have finished it

We decided to abandon the first draft of the report and start over.

momentum

[ moh-'men-tuhm ]

noun

- the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started

This campaign is really gaining momentum.

compromise

[ 'kom-pruh-mahyz ]

verb

- to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone

Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted.

big picture

phrase

- the most important facts about a situation and the effects of that situation on other things

In my political work I try to concentrate on the big picture and not be distracted by details.

on track

phrase

- acting or progressing in a way that is likely to result in success

Everything in my career is right on track

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. Same boat

if people are in the same situation, they are in the same boat

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What dilemma are both departments facing this quarter?

Your Sample Sentence:

B. See something through

to continue something until it is finished

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What does the man think about their new marketing campaign?

Your Sample Sentence:

C. Smooth sailing

used to describe a situation where success is achieved without difficulties

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

How is their new project proceeding?

Your Sample Sentence:

D. Stand one's ground

to not change one's opinion or position

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

During the negotiation, how does the man handle the client's request to push down for a lower price?

Your Sample Sentence:

E. Talk someone out of something

convince someone not to do something

Let's listen to their conversation.

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Question:

What did the man think about their client's plan and what did he do?

Your Sample Sentence:

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.

smooth sailing	same boat
talk someone out of something	stand one’s ground
see something through

Effective teamwork and communication among colleagues can lead to daily operations, making the workplace more efficient.
My colleague me a rushed decision to change suppliers, as it could cause potential disruptions to our productions process.
I'm committed to this project even if it means putting in extra hours to meet the deadline.
During the meeting, I had to and express my concerns about the project timeline, ensuring realistic expectations.
With the recent restructuring, all of us at the company are in the , adjusting to new roles and responsibilities.

Part II

Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.

You're a sales representative negotiating with a persistent client who insists on a significant discount. How would you handle the negotiation and stand your ground to protect the company's profit margins?

One of your team members is determined to take on an overwhelming workload that could potentially harm their well-being. How would you approach a conversation to talk them out of this decision and suggest a more balanced approach?