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misconduct

[ mis-'kon-duhkt ]

noun

- unacceptable behavior or bad behavior by someone in a position or authority or responsibility

The doctor was accused of professional misconduct.

contagious

[ kuhn-'tey-juhs ]

adjective

- moving easily from one person to another

People with contagious diseases should be isolated.

afloat

[ uh-'floht ]

adjective

- having enough money to pay what you owe and not have debts

He is struggling to keep afloat after a series of emotional and health problems.

on speaking terms

idiom

- friendly enough to talk

She's back on speaking terms with her friends, and Rose is back to her sweet old self.

terms and conditions

phrase

- the rules, specifications, and requirements of a contract.

Please make sure you have read our terms and conditions on the money back guarantee.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. line of work

  • profession, job

line of work

Dialogue

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Alex

How do you keep a positive attitude when we are loaded with tasks and have a lot of deadlines to meet?

Icon_Cindy

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.

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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

Draw a line under something

Dialogue

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Rex

I'm so sorry about what happened. My negligence caused a lot of trouble to you and to the company.

Icon_Ken

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.

Icon_Mechanic

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

There is a fine/thin line between one thing and another

Dialogue

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John

You seem restless. Is there any problem?

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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.

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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

The Bottom Line

Dialogue

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Sally

Do you have any idea why the management made revisions to the code of conduct all of a sudden?

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John

It must have been due to the misconduct involving the executives in the sales department.

Icon_Sally

Sally

Really? What happened?

John_Happy Icon

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

Sign on the dotted line

Dialogue

Icon_Mike

Mike

I have found this amazing house in the outskirts of town and I want it badly.

Icon_Sakura

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.

Icon_Mike

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

  1. Even though her does not match her educational background, you can see how happy she is with the career path she's taken.

  2. There is no guidebook as to how to become a good parent. The is, you have to always be there for your children.

  3. It's important to understand that constructive criticism and hurtful comments.

  4. After reviewing the terms and conditions, she decided to .

  5. 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.

  1. My friend is in the creative line of work and enjoys expressing herself through her art.

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  2. I get the feeling the company will promise you anything just to get you to sign on the dotted line.

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