LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
snap
[ snap ]
verb
There's no need to snap at me - it's not my fault that you lost your wallet.
get something out of your system
phrase
I was furious, so I went for a run to get it out of my system.
nervous wreck
noun
She was a nervous wreck, crying when anyone asked her about her experience.
put up with
phrasal verb
I can't put up with this awful machine any longer.
lash out
phrasal verb
Hey, don't lash out at me, I'm just the messenger!
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. measure up
- good enough
Dialogue
Marie
Cindy
I'm not sure, Mom. I've always wanted to become an architect, but some of my classmates think I don't have the necessary skills for it.
Marie
Don't pay attention to them, Cindy. When I was starting my own business, some of my acquaintances doubted that I would ever measure up to be a successful businesswoman because I was so shy and timid. But look at me now!
B. take it out on someone
- treating someone badly because you are upset or angry, even though they have done nothing wrong
Dialogue
Anna
I understand that you're having some problems at work, but please don't take it out on me. You need to find a better way to get your frustration out of your system. I can't keep putting up with this.
Alex
I'm sorry, Anna. I was just really stressed out from work, and I didn't mean to lash out at you.
Anna
I understand that work can be tough, but you need to learn how to control your emotions and find healthier ways to cope with stress.
C. a letdown
- a disappointment
Dialogue
Melly
My parcel finally arrived, but my item was broken during transit. It's such a letdown.
Cindy
That's really unfortunate. You should definitely have it replaced.
Melly
I already contacted the seller, and they're sending a replacement. I hope this one arrives in good condition.
D. if the worst comes to worst
- if the situation becomes very difficult or serious
Dialogue
Anna
I don't think we'll able to make it on time.
Cindy
We should catch the 12:30 train, but if the worst comes to worst, we can take a taxi and still make it to town on time.
Anna
That's a good backup plan. Let's hope we make it to the train on time.
E. against someone's better judgment
- doing something although you do not think it was a sensible thing to do
Dialogue
Ken
Hey, Alex! Are you expecting guests? You've been looking outside for quite a while now.
Alex
Not really. Against my better judgement, I let my 18-year-old drive my Mercedes Coupe to the beach and now I'm a nervous wreck waiting for her to come home.
Ken
Take it easy. I'm sure, Jessy can handle it.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression.
a let-down | measure up |
if the worst comes to worst | take it out on |
against one's better judgement |
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The new employee's performance exceeded all expectations and demonstrated that she could to the company's standards.
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Our keynote speaker is not feeling well so I contacted our chairman of the board and he said he can fill in .
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, she decided to go on a blind date with someone she met online.
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The new movie was , with a weak plot and underdeveloped characters, despite its promising trailer.
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When he's stressed, he tends to his siblings by snapping at them for no reason.
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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Many companies seem to have set too high a standard for their employees to measure up to.
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If the worst comes to worst and you can't get a job, you may apply for unemployment benefits.
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So what are you going to take up in college?