LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
misconduct
[ mis-'kon-duhkt ]
noun
The doctor was accused of professional misconduct.
contagious
[ kuhn-'tey-juhs ]
adjective
People with contagious diseases should be isolated.
afloat
[ uh-'floht ]
adjective
He is struggling to keep afloat after a series of emotional and health problems.
on speaking terms
idiom
She's back on speaking terms with her friends, and Rose is back to her sweet old self.
terms and conditions
phrase
Please make sure you have read our terms and conditions on the money back guarantee.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. line of work
- profession, job
Dialogue
Alex
Cindy
This is just the nature of our line of work. I knew what I was getting into when I chose this career path. Plus, I can't imagine doing anything else.
Alex
That's impressive. Your positive mindset is contagious, and it's inspiring me to work harder.
B. draw a line under something
- decide that something is finished and you are not going to think about it again
Dialogue
Rex
I'm so sorry about what happened. My negligence caused a lot of trouble to you and to the company.
Ken
I appreciate your apology, Rex. We will give you a written warning, but let's draw a line under this situation. Let's move forward and make sure that this won't happen again.
Rex
Thank you, Sir. I will work harder to avoid any mistakes in the future.
C. there is a fine/thin line between one thing and another
- two things are very similar, although the second thing is bad while the first is not
Dialogue
John
You seem restless. Is there any problem?
Taka
My wife and I are not on speaking terms for two days already. She is still angry at me for spending too much at the casino.
John
Well, can you blame her? That was a significant amount of money you spent. You know there is a thin line between spending for enjoyment and just throwing away your money, right?
D. the bottom line
- the final result or the most important consideration of a situation, activity, or discussion
Dialogue
Sally
Do you have any idea why the management made revisions to the code of conduct all of a sudden?
John
It must have been due to the misconduct involving the executives in the sales department.
Sally
Really? What happened?
John
I don't know exactly but the bottom line is, we should be more careful about our actions.
E. sign on the dotted line
- formally agree to something by signing a legal document
Dialogue
Mike
I have found this amazing house in the outskirts of town and I want it badly.
Alexa
Well, you have to make sure that it's really the house you see yourself living in because once you sign on the dotted line you are committed to that property.
Mike
I'm weighing the pros and cons of living outside the city, but I'm pretty sure it's the one for me.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.
there is a fine/thin line between | line of work |
sign on the dotted line | draw a line under something |
the bottom line |
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Even though her does not match her educational background, you can see how happy she is with the career path she's taken.
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There is no guidebook as to how to become a good parent. The is, you have to always be there for your children.
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It's important to understand that constructive criticism and hurtful comments.
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After reviewing the terms and conditions, she decided to .
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After a lengthy discussion, they decided to the disagreement and focus on their partnership.
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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My friend is in the creative line of work and enjoys expressing herself through her art.
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I get the feeling the company will promise you anything just to get you to sign on the dotted line.
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How do you keep a positive attitude when we are loaded with tasks and have a lot of deadlines to meet?