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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
exorbitant
[ ig-'zawr-bi-tuhnt ]
adjective
To pay licensing fees -- many of which are sometimes exorbitant -- can be prohibitive, and may even result in authors deciding not to use images.
scramble
[ 'skram-buhl ]
verb
People are scrambling to buy property before prices rise even further.
afloat
[ uh-'floht ]
adjective
Even when parent companies are fighting to stay afloat, you'll find an internet company boasting about its income
volatile
[ 'vol-uh-tl ]
adjective
The stock market was highly volatile in the early part of the year.
cryptocurrency
[ 'krip-toh-kur-uhn-see ]
noun
While bitcoin still grabs headlines, when it comes to the future of cryptocurrency, we might be missing the more interesting story.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. nasty shock
- an unpleasant surprise that is emotionally or mentally disturbing
Dialogue
Alex
Sophia
Yes, it was a nasty shock for everyone. Nobody expected layoffs right before the holidays.
Alex
True. It’s disheartening how they made such a decision without prior warning.
B. harebrained scheme
- a foolish or impractical plan.
Dialogue
Alex
Sophia
That sounds absurd! Does he even have a proper business plan?
Alex
Not at all. He’s just chasing after another wild idea without thinking it through.
C. hastened his death
- accelerated or sped up someone's demise, often due to circumstances or actions.
Dialogue
Alex
The stress from managing the company single-handedly may have hastened his death.
Sophia
I agree. He was always overworked and ignored the doctor’s warnings.
Alex
It’s tragic that he didn’t prioritize his health sooner.
D. threat of something hanging over something
- an impending danger or risk that causes ongoing concern or fear.
Dialogue
Alex
The threat of bankruptcy is hanging over the company after last quarter’s losses.
Sophia
It’s unsettling. Employees are uncertain about their job security now.
Alex
Exactly, and the management hasn’t addressed the concerns yet.
E. lapse of judgment
- a temporary failure to make the right decision or behave sensibly
Dialogue
Alex
Leaving the keys in the car was a serious lapse of judgment.
John
I know, and it cost me dearly when the car was stolen.
Alex
Next time, be more cautious. A simple mistake can have severe consequences.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Choose the appropriate expressions to complete each of the sentences.
| harebrained scheme | nasty shock |
| threat something cuts hanging over something | lapse of judgment |
| hastened his death |
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It was a to send that email without proofreading it first.
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The lack of medical attention during the critical period .
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Losing his job unexpectedly was a to him, leaving him devastated.
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The budget cuts the department created tension among the staff.
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Starting a business without market research is nothing more than a .
Part II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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Part III
Direction: Paraphrase the following sentences. Make sure to paraphrase the underlined idiomatic expressions.
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Her decision to invest all her savings in a volatile cryptocurrency was a glaring lapse of judgment that she regretted deeply after the market crashed.
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The stress of managing the failing family business, coupled with his deteriorating health, undoubtedly hastened his death, leaving his family to mourn both his passing and the weight of unfulfilled dreams.
Did you hear about the sudden restructuring of the company?