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flawless

[ 'flaw-less ]

adjective

- without any imperfections, mistakes, or faults; perfect.

Her performance was flawless, leaving the audience in awe.

thoroughly

[ 'thur-oh-lee ]

adverb

- completely, carefully, and with attention to every detail.

He thoroughly checked the document for errors before submitting it.

conference

[ 'kon-fer-ence ]

noun

-a formal meeting or gathering for discussion or exchange of ideas, often on a specific topic.

The annual tech conference attracted hundreds of industry professionals.

networking

[ 'net-wur-king ]

noun

- networking at events can help you discover new career opportunities.

Networking at events can help you discover new career opportunities.

long term

phrase

- relating to or involving a long period of time, often used to describe goals, plans, or consequences that are expected to last or be considered over an extended period.

He’s focused on long-term success rather than short-term gains.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. someone's heart is in the right place

  • someone has good intentions, even if their actions don't always show it.

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Dialogue

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Sophie

I know the presentation wasn’t flawless, but I tried my best to help the team.

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Liam

Don’t worry, Sophia. Your heart is in the right place. Everyone appreciated your effort.

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Sophie

Thanks. I’ll prepare more thoroughly next time.

B. have a change of heart

  • to change your opinion or feelings about something.

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Dialogue

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Sophie

I initially declined the invitation to the conference, but I’ve had a change of heart.

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Liam

That’s great! It’s an excellent opportunity for networking.

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Sophie

Exactly. I realized it could benefit my career in the long term.

C. your heart sinks

  • to feel a sudden sense of disappointment, sadness, or worry.

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Dialogue

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Sophie

When I checked my email and saw the rejection letter, my heart sank.

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Grace

I’m sorry to hear that. I know how much you wanted that opportunity.

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Sophie

It’s disappointing, but I’ll keep applying to other places.

D. a man/woman after my own heart

  • someone who shares your opinions, values, or interests.

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Dialogue

Icon_Michael

Liam

I absolutely love hiking and exploring new trails.

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Sophie

Really? Me too! You’re a man after my own heart.

Icon_Michael

Liam

We should plan a hike together sometime.

E. take something to heart

  • to be deeply affected by something, often something critical or emotional.

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Dialogue

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Sophie

I felt upset because my manager criticized my report.

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Grace

Don’t take it to heart. Use it as an opportunity to improve your skills.

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Sophie

You’re right. I’ll focus on what I can do better next time.

F. bare your heart/soul

  • to reveal your deepest emotions or thoughts, often with someone you trust.

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Dialogue

Icon_Michael

Liam

I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, and I don’t know how to handle it.

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Ben

It’s okay to bare your heart. You can talk to me about anything.

Icon_Michael

Liam

Thanks, Ben. I really needed someone to listen.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the appropriate expressions to complete each of the sentences.

heart sank had a change of heart
a man after my own heart bared my heart
took it to heart

  1. After the meeting, I and told my boss how I really felt about the project, being completely honest about my concerns.

  2. When I saw my old school friends again, my as I realized how much time had passed since we last met.

  3. I know I said I didn’t want to go, but I and decided to attend the party, thinking it would be a good chance to catch up with everyone.

  4. Whenever I talk to you, I realize that you’re truly , as we share the same passions and values.

  5. I when I heard the bad news about the company, feeling deeply affected by the changes that were happening.

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.

  1. When I heard that my childhood friend was moving away, my heart sank, and I felt a deep sense of sadness knowing we wouldn't see each other as often.

  2. He is a man after my own heart—he loves reading, hiking, and watching documentaries, all activities that I’m passionate about as well.