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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
aloof
[ uh-'loof ]
adjective
He was predictably aloof and careful to not divulge any secrets.
reputation
[ rep-yuh-'tey-shuhn ]
noun
This restaurant has a fine reputation.
diplomatic
[ dip-luh-'mat-ik
adjective
They all admired her for his diplomatic skills.
take a toll
phrase
Overworking took a toll on her health.
heart-to-heart
noun
We had a heart-to-heart over a bottle of wine.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read the short dialogue and understand the meaning of the each collocations below.
A. slim chance
- a small possibility.
Dialogue
Casting Director
Keiko
Thank you so much. I was hesitant to audition because I thought I had a slim chance of getting the part.
Casting Director
Well, you proved yourself wrong. You were fantastic in the audition and we're excited to have you on board for the production.
B. hit the rocks
- to encounter a difficult or low point in a relationship and such.
Dialogue
Sally
What's going on between you and Keiko? You guys used to be so close, but now it seems like there's some distance between you.
Cindy
Yeah, it's been tough. We've been friends for as long as I can remember, but our friendship has hit the rocks recently.
Sally
Maybe it's time to have a heart-to-heart and work through any issues that might be causing the rift between you two.
C. heavy burden
- a difficult responsibility to deal with.
Dialogue
Melly
I've noticed that James seems really stressed out lately. He looks like he's carrying a heavy burden. Is everything okay at work?
Keiko
No, it's not work-related. His grandfather was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness and it's really taking a toll on him. They're very close.
Melly
Oh no, that's terrible. It's understandable why he's feeling so weighed down. Let's hope for her grandfather's speedy recovery.
D. jump to (the) conclusion
- to make a hasty judgment before knowing or considering all the facts.
Dialogue
Sally
I don't know what to do. My husband has been so aloof lately and I can't shake off the feeling that he's hiding something from me.
Cindy
Have you talked to him about it? Maybe there's a reason he's acting that way.
Sally
I haven't but you're right. I shouldn't jump to conclusions. I'll try talking to him and see if we can work through whatever is going on.
E. run into trouble
- to encounter problems or difficulties
Dialogue
Keiko
Did you hear about what happened between Sam and Andrea? Andrea got into an argument with him and things got really heated.
Sally
That doesn't surprise me. Andrea has a reputation for being blunt. She sometimes run into trouble because of that.
Keiko
I just hope she can learn to be more diplomatic. It's not worth it to constantly be in conflict with others.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| slim chance | heavy burden |
| run into trouble | jump to (the) conclusions |
| hit the rocks |
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She only has a of passing the exam since she took the test late and also ran out of time.
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Some heavily-indebted clients have with their finances, causing problems for the entire company.
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I made the mistake of before I had a chance to hear the other person's side of the story.
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Their relationship when they realized they have different visions of the future.
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After the problem was solved, I feel like a has been lifted from me.
PART II.
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat the sentences.
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PART III.
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.
1. (run into trouble / flight )
2. (computer exam / slim chance )
Congratulations! You got the lead role in our upcoming play. We loved your audition.