[C] In the Bedroom

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

wink

[ wingk ]

noun

- a very brief moment or instant of time

She gave me a quick wink across the room to signal she was joking.

scramble

[ 'skram-buhl ]

verb

- to move quickly and frantically, usually in a disorganized or chaotic manner

I had to scramble to finish my report before the deadline.

procrastinate

[ proh-'kras-tuh-neyt ]

verb

- to delay or postpone something, especially out of avoidance or laziness

I always procrastinate when it comes to doing my taxes, but not this year!

running on empty

idiom

- to be very tired or exhausted, as if you have no energy left

After staying up late studying, she was running on empty during the meeting.

toss and turn

verb phrase

- to be unable to sleep well, often because you are restless or uncomfortable

After watching a scary movie, I kept tossing and turning in bed, unable to fall asleep.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. not a wink of sleep

not sleeping at all

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Dialogue

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Alex

I was up late last night working on that report—not a wink of sleep.

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Jamie

Same here! I couldn’t stop thinking about the presentation. I must’ve tossed and turned all night.

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Alex

Honestly, I’m running on empty today. I don’t know how people pull all-nighters regularly.

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Jamie

Right? I’m definitely crashing early tonight.

B. let sleeping dogs lie

to avoid stirring up trouble or reopening old issues

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Dialogue

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Chris

I’m thinking of bringing up that old issue with marketing again—maybe it’s time we address it.

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Jordan

I’d be careful. Honestly, sometimes it’s better to let the sleeping dogs lie.

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Chris

You’re probably right. We’ve moved past it, and digging it up might just cause more problems.

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Jordan

Exactly. Some things are better left in the past.

C. put to bed

to complete or resolve something

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Dialogue

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Taylor

I think we need to finalize the budget for next quarter today.

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Morgan

Yeah, we really should put this to bed before the weekend so we’re not scrambling next week.

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Taylor

Agreed. If we don’t wrap it up now, it’ll just keep hanging over our heads.

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Morgan

Let’s get it done then—put this to bed and enjoy a stress-free weekend!

D. sleep on it

to take time to think about something before making a decision

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Dialogue

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Sam

I’m torn between two strategies for the new campaign. I’m not sure which one will work best.

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Casey

Hmm, maybe it’s best to sleep on it. You might have a clearer perspective in the morning.

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Sam

Good call. I’ve been thinking about it all day, but maybe a fresh look tomorrow will help.

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Casey

Exactly. Sometimes a little distance gives you the answer you need.

E. hit the snooze button

to delay or procrastinate (literally or figuratively)

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Dialogue

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Liam

I know I should be starting on that project, but I just can’t seem to get motivated.

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Emma

I hear you. I’ve been hitting the snooze button on my tasks all morning.

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Liam

Yeah, it’s like the more I delay, the harder it gets to actually dive in.

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Emma

We both need to stop procrastinating and just get going—no more snooze buttons today!

LET'S PRACTICE!

PART I

Direction: Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.

hit the snooze button	let sleeping dogs lie
sleep on it	not a wink of sleep
put to bed

I’ve been on starting my new workout routine, but it’s time to finally get serious about it.
This is a big decision, so I think I’ll and come back to you with my answer in the morning.
I know you're tempted to bring up the old disagreement with John, but it’s probably best to and move forward.
After the stressful meeting yesterday, I did get all night, and now I feel completely drained..

PART II

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

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