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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
flourish
[ 'flur-ish ]
verb
This is the perfect environment for our company to flourish and expand in.
lucrative
[ 'loo-kruh-tiv ]
adjective
The childcare business is not very lucrative.
indication
[ in-di-'key-shuhn ]
noun
His early successes gave some indication of his ability.
yield
[ yeeld ]
verb
Our research has only recently begun to yield important results.
landscape
[ 'land-skeyp ]
noun
We would have a very different economic landscape today if there had been no immigration.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. it's early days yet
- it's too soon to say/decide
Dialogue
Alex
Ken
Well, it's only been a day since the grand opening, so it's early days. I can't really say much about it at this point.
Alex
I understand. Starting a new business takes time and effort. We wish you all the best and hope it flourishes in the future.
B. in the long run
- at a time that is far away in the future
Dialogue
Sally
Congratulations, Melly! I heard you finally found a new, spacious house after tirelessly searching for over a couple of years.
Melly
Thank you! It comes with a hefty price tag, but I believe it will pay off it in the long run.
Sally
Absolutely! With your family growing and the steep rise in housing prices, it's a wise investment for the future.
C. like there's no tomorrow
- eagerly and very quickly (or, more formally, as if there was/were no tomorrow)
Dialogue
Anna
I heard there's a big sale at the mall today. Are you up for some shopping?
Cindy
Definitely! I've been saving up for this. Let's hit the stores and shop like there's no tomorrow!
Anna
Sounds like a plan! I can't wait to find some great deals and update my wardrobe.
D. at the end of the day
- something you say before stating a very important fact or idea
Dialogue
Anna
We've been working so hard on this project. Do you think it will be successful?
Cindy
It's hard to say for sure, but at the end of the day, we've put our best effort into it.
Anna
That's true. Regardless of the outcome, we can be proud of what we've accomplished.
E. sign of the times
- something that shows how people live now
Dialogue
Sally
I was alarmed to see how much I paid for my taxes yesterday. It was a lot higher compared to last year.
Cindy
It's definitely a sign of the times. The pandemic has had a significant impact on the economy and tax rates.
Sally
You bet! It's just another indication of the changing circumstances we're facing.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Choose the appropriate idioms to complete each of the sentences.
| sign of the times | like's there's no tomorrow |
| in the long run | It's early days yet |
| at the end of the day |
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The increasing use of renewable energy sources is a positive , reflecting a growing concern for the environment.
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The project faced numerous challenges, but , our team's hard work paid off, and we achieved success.
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He devoured the buffet food unable to resist the mouthwatering delicacies.
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Investing in education and continuous learning can yield significant benefits -, opening up new opportunities.
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The research project has just begun, so to draw any conclusions about the potential outcomes.
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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In the long run, regular exercise and healthy eating habits are key to maintaining good physical and mental health.
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The team is still getting to know each other, so it's early days yet to judge how well we will work together.
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How's the new cafe business going? I'm glad you followed your mother's advice and pursued a more lucrative venture.