[C] Body and Movement I

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proofread

[ 'proof-reed ]

verb

- to read and correct a piece of written work

Alex proofreads books for a small publishing company.

apprehensive

[ ap-ri-'hen-siv ]

adjective

- feeling worried about something that you are going to do or that is going to happen

I'm a bit apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting.

overlook

[ oh-ver-'look ]

verb

- to fail to notice or consider something or someone

It is easy to overlook a small detail like that.

on a tight budget

phrase

- involving a relatively small amount of money for planned spending

She started her business on a tight budget and could not afford to overspend.

step in

phrasal verb

- to become involved in a difficult situation or argument in order to help find a solution

The military may step in if the crisis continues.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read the short dialogue and understand the meaning of the each collocations below.

A. shoulder the blame

to take responsibility for something bad

SHOULDER THE BLAME

Dialogue

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Alex

I messed up big time at work today. I was called out in front of everyone.

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Melly

What happened?

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Alex

I missed a deadline and it caused a delay in the project. But my manager stepped in and shouldered the blame.

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Melly

Wow, that's incredible. You should feel lucky to have a manager who supports you like that.

B. foot the bill

to pay for something that has a large or unreasonable amount.

FOOT THE BILLS

Dialogue

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Sally

Hey, are you coming to the team dinner tonight? We're planning to go drinking afterwards.

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Ken

I don't think so. I'm on a tight budget right now and I can't really afford to go out drinking.

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Sally

Actually, the company will foot the bill for the team dinner so don't worry about the cost and just come and enjoy with us.

C. have an eye for

good at noticing or making judgements about something.

HAVE AN EYE FOR

Dialogue

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Anna

Hey Katie, can you proofread my essay for me? I want to make sure it's perfect.

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Katie

Sure, I'd be happy to help. I know you're a great writer, but it's always good to have a second pair of eyes.

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Anna

Thanks, Katie. I know you have an eye for detail, so I trust your feedback.

D. face the fact

to accept the reality

FACE THE FACT

Dialogue

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Anna

So, how do you feel about turning fifty?

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Melly

I'm a little apprehensive to be honest, but I'm also excited about what's to come. I have to face the fact that I'm getting old.

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Anna

That's a great attitude to have. You're right, we can't stop the clock, but we can embrace each stage of life.

E. heavy heart

a feeling of great sadness.

HEAVY HEART

Dialogue

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Sally

I have some sad news to share with you. I'm leaving town for good.

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Melly

Oh no! That's terrible! Why are you leaving?

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Sally

It's a job opportunity that I can't turn down. But it's with a heavy heart that I leave behind all my friends and this neighborhood that has been my home for so long.

LET'S PRACTICE!

PART I.

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.

shoulder the blame	foot the bill
heavy heart	face the fact
has an eye for

He had to that his business was failing and he needed to make some difficult decisions.
Even though the mistake wasn't entirely her fault, she decided to and take responsibility for the team's failure.
As a successful art dealer, she identifying valuable pieces that others might overlook.
Since he was the one who suggested going out for dinner, he offered to for everyone at the table.
With a , he said goodbye to his family as he prepared to leave for his new job in another country.

PART II.

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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PART III.

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.

CREDIT CARD

1. ( foot the bill / credit card )

EXPERIENCED TAILOR

2. ( have an eye for / experienced tailor )