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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
threshold
[ 'threshold ]
noun
He is on the threshold of his career.
crumble
[ kruhm-buhl ]
verb
The earthquake made the wall sink and start to crumble.
sentimental value
[ noun ]
The piano has great sentimental value to her - it belonged to her grandmother.
the way things are going
phrase
The way things are going, the company will be bankrupt by the end of the year.
make do
phrase
I can't afford a new coat so I have to make do with this old one.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. has seen better days
- old and not working so well
Dialogue
Sally
Rex
I'm aware that this car has seen better days, but it holds sentimental value for me. It's not easy for me to let go of it.
Sally
I understand, but with the children starting school soon, we need a car that's in good condition and reliable.
B. make up for lost time
- to do something as much as possible because you were not able to do it before
Dialogue
John
I realized I've been missing out on so much with the kids. I want to make up for the lost time and be more present in their lives.
Marie
That's great to hear! They've been longing for more quality time with you. I'm glad you're making this effort.
John
From now on, I'll make sure to prioritize family time and create precious memories with our children. They deserve it.
C. for the time being
- temporarily: instead of something else
Dialogue
Mike
Our new office feels spacious with just the two of us.
Alexa
Absolutely. We're fortunate that the management has given us a better workspace.
Mike
That's true. However, since our new computer won't arrive for another two weeks, let's make use of the tablets for the time being to complete our reports.
D. on the threshold of
- at the start of a new and important time or development
Dialogue
Husband
I can't believe we're finally on the threshold of buying our first home.
Wife
It's such an exciting time for us. I've been dreaming about having our own place for years.
Husband
I know, it's a big step forward for our family. I can't wait to make it our own and create lasting memories..
E. only a matter of time
- it will definitely happen, even though we cannot say exactly when
Dialogue
Sally
This year will definitely be a tough one.
Cindy
What made you think like that?
Sally
The current situation with the virus makes me worry. With the way things are going, it seems like it's only a matter of time before it spreads worldwide.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Choose the appropriate idioms to complete each of the sentences.
| has seen better days | making up for lost time |
| for the time being | on the threshold of |
| only a matter of time |
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The abandoned house in the neighborhood . It's in a state of disrepair with broken windows and a crumbling roof.
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I'm trying to work overtime to and catch up on my deadlines.
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We still don't have the budget for a new car yet, so , we'll have to make do with the public transportation.
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The company is launching a new product that they believe will revolutionize the market.
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Given his reckless driving habits, it was before he got into a car accident.
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 athlete suffered an injury that kept him out of the game for a season, but now he's back an determined to make up for lost time.
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With their hardwork and dedication, it's only a matter of time before they achieve their goals.
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You've been repairing our car for a couple of days now. How about we consider buying a new one?