[D] Disagreeing

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privacy

[ 'prahy-vuh-see ]

noun

- someone's right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret

It's important to respect other people's privacy.

criticism

[ 'krit-uh-siz-uhm ]

noun

- an opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments

The minister received some harsh criticism.

demand

[ dih-'mand ]

noun

- a strong request

The workers demand for higher wages is perfectly reasonable.

count on someone

phrasal verb

- to be confident that you can depend on someone

I can always count on you to cheer me up.

make the right call

phrase

- to make a good decision

It poured all day, so you definitely made the right call staying home.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

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

A. back up sb (or back sb up)

to support someone or to say that someone is telling the truth

BACK UP

Dialogue

Icon_Mike

Mike

Hey, I heard you had a meeting with the boss this morning. How did it go?

John_Happy Icon

John

It was intense. The boss was really questioning my decision on that project.

Icon_Mike

Mike

Don't worry, I'll back you up. You made the right call.

B. back down

to admit that you are wrong or have been defeated, often because you are forced to

BACK DOWN

Dialogue

Icon_Worried(Man)

Bill

I'm usually the first to back down in an argument with my wife. She just never admits her mistakes.

Icon_Michael

Michael

I think I can say the same for my wife.

Icon_Worried(Man)

Bill

Really? My wife is headstrong but that's what I like about her.

C. back out

to decide not to do something that you were going to do or had agreed to do

BACK OUT

Dialogue

John_Happy Icon

John

I can't believe you backed out of the presentation at the last minute. I was counting on you to be there.

Icon_Alex

Alex

I'm really sorry, something came up and I had no choice.

John_Happy Icon

John

I wish you would have let me known sooner if you couldn't make it.

D. give in

to finally agree to what someone wants after a period of refusing to agree

GIVE IN

Dialogue

Icon_Anna Happy

Sally

How did your proposal go?

John_Happy Icon

John

I had a tough time convincing our boss, but fortunately she gave in in the end.

Icon_Sally

Sally

Well, that calls for a celebration!

E. get to

to make me feel upset or angry

GET GO

Dialogue

Icon_Alex

Alex

Are you okay? You look frustrated.

John_Happy Icon

John

Yeah. My computer keeps freezing and it is starting to get to me.

F. stay out of

to not become involved in an argument or discussion

STAY OUT OF

Dialogue

Icon_Anna Happy

Anna

Hey, did you know that our boss and our supervisor aren't friendly to each other anymore?

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

I'm not sure of all the details, but I think it's best if we just stay out of it and let them handle it themselves.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Fill in the blanks using the words in the box below. Make sure to use the correct tenses.

back up	get to
back down	give in
back out	stay out of

The constant criticism from her boss was her, so she decided to look for a new job.
She eventually to the other person's demands.
I really wanted to go on the trip, but I had to at the last minute due to unexpected circumstances.
I knew I could count on my team to me during the presentation.
Sometimes, it's necessary to and apologize, even if you don't think you were wrong.
It's important to other people's personal lives and respect their privacy.

Part II

Direction: 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. Make sure to use the correct tenses.

STAY OUT

1. ( stay out of / argument )

Answer:

GIVE IN

2. ( give in / wife )

Answer: