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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
counterfeit
[ 'koun-ter-fit ]
adjective
Police have warned store to look out for counterfeit $50 bills.
as is
idiom
All merchandise is sold as is - no discount, and no exchanges.
take a toll
phrase
Years of smoking and drinking have taken a toll on her health.
shrug sth off
phrasal verb
You have to learn to shrug off the negative opinions of others if you want to succeed in the industry.
go overboard
idiom
My mother always goes overboard with Christmas decorations and hanging lights on every inch of the house.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. knock off
- reduce the price by a certain sum
Dialogue
Anna
Belle
Oh no, that's disappointing. It's not fair for them to expect you to knock off the price after all the effort you've put into selling the house.
Anna
Exactly, Mom. I won't skimp on the value of my property just because they changed their mind. I'll wait for a serious buyer who appreciates the worth of my house.
B. rip someone off
- (informal) cheated someone by making them pay too much
Dialogue
Anna
You're not going to believe what I'm about to tell you, Lloyd. Remember that vintage watch I bought from Mark? It turned out to be a complete rip-off!
Mike
Oh no, that's terrible. Did your confront him about it?
Anna
I did, but he just shrugged it off and said it was sold 'as is'. I feel so cheated. I can't believe he would rip me off like that!
C. splash out
- spend a lot of money on something you don't really need
Dialogue
Marie
Honey, I couldn't resist and splashed out on some new furniture for the living room. I think it really adds a fresh and stylish touch to our home.
John
Wow, that's great, dear. I appreciate your taste but I hope you didn't go overboard with the expenses.
Marie
Don't worry, I made sure to stay within our budget and I believe it's worth the investment to make our living space more comfortable and inviting.
D. run up
- allow a debt or bill to accumulate
Dialogue
Anna
I can't believe how much I ended up spending on that vacation.
Alex
Oh no, what happened?
Anna
Well, unexpected expenses kept popping up, and before I knew it, I had run up a huge bill. It definitely take a toll on my budget.
E. above board
- honest and transparent
Dialogue
Sally
Guess what? I finally bought an apartment in Tokyo!
Alexa
That's amazing. Did everything go smoothly with the purchase?
Sally
Absolutely! The whole process was completely above board. I had a trusted real estate agent and all the necessary documentation in place. I couldn't be happier with my new home.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Choose the appropriate idioms to complete each of the sentences.
| knock off | rip someone off |
| splash out | run up |
| above board |
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The seller provided all necessary legal documents and transparently disclosed any potential risks, ensuring that the transaction was conducted .
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After receiving bonus at work, Sarah decided to on a luxurious vacation to a tropical paradise.
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I had a bad experience with a dishonest contractor who attempted to with shoddy workmanship and inflated prices.
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The store was offering a special discount, 50% from the original price of designer bags.
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I underestimated my expenses while traveling, and I ended up a significant credit card bill.
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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Be cautious when buying from online seller with no reputation to avoid getting ripped off with counterfeit products.
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The project took longer than anticipated, and as a result, the team ran up additional expenses to meet the extended deadline.
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Mom, you won't believe what happened. The buyer I found for the house backed out at the last minute and now they're asking me to lower the price.