[B+] Houses and Household Objects

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

dedication

[ ded-i-'kay-shun ]

noun

- the quality of being committed to a task or purpose, or the act of devoting time and effort to something.

His dedication to improving his skills helped him become successful in his career.

impress

[ im-'pres ]

verb

- to cause someone to admire or respect you.

She worked with him at the hospital and was impressed by knowledge.

minor

[ 'my-nor ]

adjective

- smaller or less important, or relating to someone under the legal age of adulthood.

The problem was minor, so we managed to fix it quickly.

lie ahead

phrase

- to be in the future or to await someone in the near future.

The challenges that lie ahead will test our determination.

step away

phrase

- to move away from something or someone, often to take a break or give space.

It's important to step away from your work to clear your mind when you're feeling stressed.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. come home to me

to fully realize or understand something in a personal or impactful way.

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Dialogue

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Sophia

It wasn’t until I traveled abroad that the importance of family really came home to me.

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Lena

I can relate. Sometimes you have to step away from your everyday life to understand what truly matters.

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Sophia

Exactly. Being away helped me appreciate everything I took for granted back home.

B. brought home to me

to make something very clear, often with a powerful impact.

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Dialogue

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Liam

When I saw the results of my hard work, it really brought home to me how important dedication is.

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Sophia

Yes, that feeling of accomplishment is irreplaceable.

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Liam

It made me realize that every small effort counts and adds up over time.

C. got my foot in the door.

to make the first step toward achieving something, often with a change to advance further.

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Dialogue

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John

I finally got my foot in the door at that marketing firm. I’m starting as an intern, but I’m hopeful.

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Liam

That’s great! Internships can lead to full-time opportunities if you impress them.

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John

Exactly. I’m going to make the most of this chance and learn as much as I can.

D. hold the key to

to have the solution or control over something important.

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Dialogue

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Sophia

I believe you hold the key to making this project a success. Your skills and experience are exactly what we need.

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Lena

Thanks, Sophia. I’ll do my best to make sure everything goes smoothly.

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Sophia

With your help, we can solve the challenges that lie ahead.

E. flew off the handle.

to suddenly become very angry or upset, often unexpectedly.

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Dialogue

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Sophia

I don’t know what happened with Mark today. He just flew off the handle over a minor mistake.

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Liam

That’s unusual for him. Maybe he’s been under a lot of stress lately.

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Sophia

Could be. I’ll talk to him later and see if he’s okay.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

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

hold the key to	fly off the handle
brought home to me	got his foot in the door
came home to me

When I saw the injustice happening right in front of me, it really how important it is to stand up for others and speak out against what’s wrong.
He was lucky to have at that prestigious law firm, opening the path for future growth and promotion.
The solution to the problem is simple; you just have to resolving it by understanding the core issue.
I didn’t expect her to over such a small issue, but she became really upset without warning.
After a year abroad, the meaning of “home” really , and I realized how much I missed the comfort and familiarity of it.

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.

The idea of working remotely really came home to me after spending a few months traveling, when I realized how much easier it was to work from anywhere.
He flew off the handle when he found out about the mistake in the report, reacting angrily and losing his temper immediately.