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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
wink
[ wingk ]
noun
She gave me a quick wink across the room to signal she was joking.
scramble
[ 'skram-buhl ]
verb
I had to scramble to finish my report before the deadline.
procrastinate
[ proh-'kras-tuh-neyt ]
verb
I always procrastinate when it comes to doing my taxes, but not this year!
running on empty
idiom
After staying up late studying, she was running on empty during the meeting.
toss and turn
verb phrase
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
Dialogue
Alex
Jamie
Same here! I couldn’t stop thinking about the presentation. I must’ve tossed and turned all night.
Alex
Honestly, I’m running on empty today. I don’t know how people pull all-nighters regularly.
Jamie
Right? I’m definitely crashing early tonight.
B. let sleeping dogs lie
- to avoid stirring up trouble or reopening old issues
Dialogue
Chris
I’m thinking of bringing up that old issue with marketing again—maybe it’s time we address it.
Jordan
I’d be careful. Honestly, sometimes it’s better to let the sleeping dogs lie.
Chris
You’re probably right. We’ve moved past it, and digging it up might just cause more problems.
Jordan
Exactly. Some things are better left in the past.
C. put to bed
- to complete or resolve something
Dialogue
Taylor
I think we need to finalize the budget for next quarter today.
Morgan
Yeah, we really should put this to bed before the weekend so we’re not scrambling next week.
Taylor
Agreed. If we don’t wrap it up now, it’ll just keep hanging over our heads.
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
Dialogue
Sam
I’m torn between two strategies for the new campaign. I’m not sure which one will work best.
Casey
Hmm, maybe it’s best to sleep on it. You might have a clearer perspective in the morning.
Sam
Good call. I’ve been thinking about it all day, but maybe a fresh look tomorrow will help.
Casey
Exactly. Sometimes a little distance gives you the answer you need.
E. hit the snooze button
- to delay or procrastinate (literally or figuratively)
Dialogue
Liam
I know I should be starting on that project, but I just can’t seem to get motivated.
Emma
I hear you. I’ve been hitting the snooze button on my tasks all morning.
Liam
Yeah, it’s like the more I delay, the harder it gets to actually dive in.
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 |
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I’ve been on starting my new workout routine, but it’s time to finally get serious about it.
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We need to all the details of the project by the end of today so we can focus on other priorities tomorrow.
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This is a big decision, so I think I’ll and come back to you with my answer in the morning.
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I know you're tempted to bring up the old disagreement with John, but it’s probably best to and move forward.
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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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PART III
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.
1. ( hit the snooze button / late )
Answer:
2. ( put to bed / hours of discussion )
Answer:
I was up late last night working on that report—not a wink of sleep.