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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
disheveled
[ dih-'shev-uhld ]
adjective
I'm the first child, myself, well-known within the family for being unorganized, forgetful, periodically disheveled, and persistently caught day-dreaming in the middle of conversations.
intimidating
[ in-'tim-i-dey-ting ]
adjective
She can be very intimidating when she's angry.
disarray
[ dis-uh-'rey ]
noun
Ever since the oil crisis, the industry has been in disarray.
take someone up on something
phrasal verb
He offered to help with the project, and I decided to take him up on his offer.
steer clear of someone/something
idiom
She tried to steer clear of her ex-boyfriend at the party to avoid any awkwardness.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. like a bat out of hell
- moving very quickly or urgently, often in a chaotic manner
Dialogue
Anna
Elsa
Yes, he rushed out like a bat out of hell. Was something wrong?
Anna
Probably late for his train again. He never plans ahead.
Elsa
At this rate, he’ll need wings to keep up.
B. like a red rag to a bull
- provoking a strong, often angry reaction
Dialogue
Elsa
Tom
I didn’t think it would be such a big deal!
Elsa
Tom
Lesson learned. I’ll steer clear of sensitive topics next time.
C. like something the cat dragged in
- looking disheveled or unkempt
Dialogue
Elsa
You look exhausted. What happened?
Anna
I got caught in the rain on my way here. I feel like something the cat dragged in.
Elsa
You should’ve called. I would’ve picked you up.
Anna
Next time, I’ll definitely take you up on that.
D. like a fish out of water
- feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a situation
Dialogue
Anna
How did the networking event go?
Elsa
Honestly, I felt like a fish out of water. Everyone seemed to know each other.
Anna
It can be intimidating, but it gets easier with practice.
Elsa
I hope so. I’ll give it another try next time.
E. as plain as the nose on your face
- extremely obvious or easy to see
Dialogue
Tom
Do you think the plan has a flaw?
Anna
Yes, it’s as plain as the nose on your face. The timeline is completely unrealistic.
Tom
I suppose we need to rethink it, then.
Anna
Definitely. Better to adjust now than face failure later.
F. a memory like a sieve
- having a very poor memory
Dialogue
Tom
Did you bring the documents for the meeting?
Elsa
Oh no, I completely forgot! I’ve got a memory like a sieve.
Tom
Don’t worry, I brought an extra copy just in case.
Elsa
You’re a lifesaver. I need to start writing things down!
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Choose the appropriate expressions to complete each of the sentences.
| a memory like a sieve | like a fish out of water |
| as plain as the nose on your face | like a bat out of hell |
| like something the cat dragged in | like a red rag to a bull |
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Even though she’s been in the city for years, she still feels in big crowds and unfamiliar places.
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The solution to the problem was , yet no one seemed to realize it until it was pointed out.
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He’s always forgetting where he puts his keys or his phone – he’s got .
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His comments about her cooking were , and it immediately caused an argument.
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After traveling for 24 hours, she arrived at the party looking , with disheveled clothes and tangled hair.
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When he heard the news, he left the office , barely saying goodbye to anyone.
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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Despite his impressive intelligence, he had a memory like a sieve, often forgetting important details in meetings and appointments.
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His suggestion to cut funding for the arts was like a red rag to a bull, sparking outrage among the artists and patrons present.
Did you see him leaving the office today?