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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
plummet
[ 'pluhm-it ]
verb
An excellent rice harvest caused prices to plummet by 40 %.
lethargic
[ luh-'thahr-jik ]
adjective
The hot weather is making me feel lethargic.
cliffhanger
[ 'klif-hang-er ]
noun
The show is on its fourth season and left viewers with a major cliffhanger.
provocative
[ pruh-'vok-uh-tiv ]
adjective
His provocative words only made the argument worse.
binge-watch
[ 'binj-woch ]
verb
Some people's only pastime is binge-watching their preferred television programs.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. out of one's element
- unhappy or uncomfortable because you are not good at the tasks involved
Dialogue
Mike
Ken
Honestly, I think he was a bit out of his element. He seemed nervous and struggled to convey his ideas effectively
Mike
I agree. It's not like him to be so unconfident. I hope he gets another opportunity to showcase his true abilities.
B. bite the dust
- to die or to end in failure
Dialogue
Sally
You seem lethargic. Didn't you sleep well last night?
Ken
Not really, I ended up staying late, binge-watched the new season of my favorite series. I didn't realize the time and before I knew it, it was past midnight.
Sally
That explains the dark circles under your eyes. So, did you like the new season?
Ken
It was incredibly intense, but it ended with a major cliffhanger. I just hope none of the main characters bite the dust in the upcoming fourth season.
C. hit rock bottom
- to be at an extremely low level and be unable to go any lower
Dialogue
Sally
The TV station is in a dire situation with its viewership plummeting, leading to layoffs for many employees.
John
That's all over the news now. I have a friend who works there, and she's fortunate to have retained her job.
Sally
That's great to hear. Given that they've hit rock bottom, it will likely be a challenging journey for them to recover and regain stability.
D. add fuel to the fire
- to do or say something to make an argument, problem, or bad situation worse
Dialogue
Sally
Did you hear about the argument between Sarah and Emily?
Mike
Yes, it started over a minor disagreement, but their heated words only added fuel to the fire.
Sally
It's unfortunate how a small misunderstanding can escalate when emotions get involved.
E. test the waters
- experiment with something cautiously; to find out whether something is likely to be successful
Dialogue
Anna
Have you thought about applying for that new job opening?
Ken
I'm considering it, but I want to test the waters first by reaching out to my friend who work there to get their insights.
Anna
That's a smart approach. Gathering information before making a decision is always a good idea.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Choose the appropriate idioms to complete each of the sentences.
| out of one's element | bite the dust |
| hit rock bottom | add fuel to the fire |
| test the waters |
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The ambitious business venture started with high hopes but unfortunately, it due to lack of funding.
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Instead of diffusing the argument, her sarcastic remark and intensified the conflict.
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Sarah wants to pursue a career in photography, so she started by with a few small freelance projects.
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As an introvert, attending social gatherings makes me feel , but I try to push myself to step outside my comfort zone.
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The struggling company when it faced a series of financial setbacks and had to declare bankruptcy.
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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The company's financial mismanagement led it to hit rock bottom, resulting in bankruptcy.
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Instead of calming the situation, his provocative remarks during the argument added fuel to the fire and intensified the tension.
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How did you feel about David's presentation at the conference?