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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
declutter
[ dee-'kluht-er ]
verb
Declutter your kitchen countertops to give yourself more space to cook.
overexert
[ oh-ver-ig-'zurt ]
verb
It can be dangerous to over-exert yourself greatly at the beginning of your fitness programme.
diverse
[ dih-'vurs ]
adjective
New York is a very culturally diverse city.
uphold
[ uhp-'hohld ]
verb
They want to uphold traditional family values.
have too much on one's plate
phrase
With three kids and a full-time job, she’s got enough on her plate already.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. wouldn't go amiss
- used to say that something would be suitable or useful in a situation
Dialogue
John
Marie
You're right. Some extra tidying up and decluttering wouldn't be amiss to create a welcoming environment.
John
Agreed. Let's make a checklist of tasks to ensure everything is in order and ready for our guests.
B. duty bound
- under a moral obligation to do something
Dialogue
Alex
I heard that John took on an additional project. Isn't he already overwhelmed with his current workload?
Ken
Yes, he definitely has a lot on his plate, but he feels duty bound to help out whenever there's a need.
Alex
It's admirable how committed he is to his responsibilities, but I hope he doesn't overexert himself.
C. if push comes to shove
- if the situation becomes very bad, this is what I can do
Dialogue
Marie
I'm not sure if we can afford to buy a new car right now, considering our current financial situation.
John
I understand, but if push comes to shove and our old car keeps breaking down, we may have to consider taking out a loan to purchase a more reliable vehicle.
Marie
I hope it doesn't come to that, but it's good to know we have options if we find ourselves in a difficult situation with our transportation.
D. if need be
- if it is really necessary or if I have no choice
Dialogue
Marie
I think we're missing a standout vegetarian option in our menu.
John
True, we want to cater to all dietary preferences. If need be, we can experiment with different plant-based dishes to ensure we have a delicious vegetarian choice.
Marie
Absolutely, it's essential to provide diverse options, and we'll make sure our vegetarian customers have a fantastic selection to enjoy.
E. need something like one need a hole in the head
- a person don't need it at all, and don't want it
Dialogue
Anna
I can't believe my boss gave me another project to handle on top of my already overflowing workload.
Cindy
I know, it seems like they never consider how much you already have on your plate. You need it like a hole in your head right now.
Anna
Exactly! It's the last thing I need. I feel like I'm drowning in tasks already.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Choose the appropriate idioms to complete each of the sentences.
| wouldn't go amiss | duty bound |
| if push comes to shove | if need be |
| need something like I need a hole in the head |
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We hope it doesn't rain during the picnic, but , we can set up a shelter and continue the fun.
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As a doctor, I am to provide the best possible care and treatment to my patients.
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The company is willing to provide additional training to employees to adapt to new technologies.
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Adding a touch of fresh herbs to the dish and could elevate the flavors to the next level.
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After a long day at work, a flat tire right now.
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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We can make additional arrangements if need be to accommodate more guests at the event.
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As a police officer, he felt duty bound to protect the community and uphold the law.
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The house could really use a thorough cleaning before our guests arrive next week.