LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
transparency
[ trans-'pair-uhn-see ]
noun
We want more transparency in government.
allocate
[ 'al-uh-keyt ]
verb
You should allocate the same amount of time to each question.
refine
[ ri-'fahyn ]
verb
Engineers spent many months refining the software.
engagement
[ en-'geyj-muhnt ]
noun
Our social media engagement rates doubled because of that video.
authority
[ uh-'thawr-i-tee ]
noun
The authorities conducted an extensive investigation into his tax affairs.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. Fall on deaf ears
- not to be listened to / be ignored
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What was Sam's concern with the IT department?
Your Sample Sentence:
B. Fast-track a project/person
- to make something go quicker or to help a person progress quicker
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What did they decide to do given their project's tight schedule?
Your Sample Sentence:
C. Gain ground
- make progress
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
How is their social media campaign performing?
Your Sample Sentence:
D. Get into hot water
- get into trouble
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What did the man remind the woman about?
Your Sample Sentence:
E. Get the hang of something
- start to understand how to do something
Let's listen to their conversation.
Question:
What did the woman offer to do?
Your Sample Sentence:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Identify the expressions to complete the following statement.
| gain ground | get into hot water |
| get the hang of something | fall on deaf ears |
| fast track a project/person |
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Despite our repeated attempts to address the issue, our concerns seem to in the company's upper management.
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Recognizing his potential, the company decided to John's career by promoting him to a higher position.
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He with the authorities when he failed to comply with the environmental regulations during the construction of his new factory.
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Through strategic marketing efforts, the startup was able to and establish a strong presence in a competitive industry.
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It may take a few weeks for employees to the new workflow processes, but once they do, productivity is expected to increase.
Part II
Direction: Read the following situations and share your thoughts.
During our last team meeting, you expressed some concerns about the project's direction, but it seemed like your input fell on deaf ears. How would you approach raising your concerns differently to ensure they are heard and considered?
Our market share has been declining lately. What strategies do you think we should implement to gain ground and regain a competitive edge in our industry?