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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
rave
[ reyv ]
verb
Now I understand why travelers rave about Lapland.
downtime
[ 'doun-tahym ]
noun
You need some downtime in a week to get rid of stress.
go above and beyond
idiom
We have a very dedicated team of people who go above and beyond what is required.
swamped with work
idiom
I'm swamped with work at the moment, so I can't join you.
lay off
phrasal verb
The company laid off 250 workers in December.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Idioms for praising things
A. the best of both worlds
- a situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time
Dialogue
Sally
Cindy
It's fantastic! My new apartment offers me the best of both worlds. It's spacious, and I can easily walk to work, which helps me save money and stay in shape.
Sally
That sounds like the ideal living situation.
B. to die for
- excellent or to be strongly wished for
Dialogue
Sally
Have you checked out the new restaurant a few blocks from here that everyone's been raving about?
Cindy
Not yet, I've been swamped with work. But I've heard their chicken salad is to die for.
Sally
You heard right! It's amazing, you really should give it a try.
C. a blessing in disguise
- something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later
Dialogue
Anna
I'm terribly sorry that you lost your job.
Alexa
Don't be! Losing my job as actually a blessing in disguise. Three days after getting laid off, my working visa for Australia was approved.
Anna
Wow! That's great news! You've been waiting for that for a couple of months now. Congratulations!
D. in full swing
- something that is currently in process and moving efficienty along
Dialogue
Anna
I heard the new marketing campaign in full swing. How's it going?
Mike
It's going great. We're getting a lot of positive feedback and engagement on social media.
Anna
That's awesome news. Keep up the good work!
E. second to none
- as good as or better than all others
Dialogue
Sally
My mother-in-law will turn 60 next month and I want to surprise her with a tasty carrot cake, I kept searching online but I can't seem to find the best one in town.
Alexa
What a coincidence! I will be making a reservation at Fresh Cakes this afternoon. My daughter wants to have chocolate cake for her birthday next week. Would you like to come with me? Their cakes are second to none. But they don't accept walk-in customers.
Sally
I would love to. Let me know when you're going.
F. man of his word
- reliable, trustworthy person who does what he promises to do (also woman of her word)
Dialogue
Mike
I need this report done by Friday, can I count on you to have it ready?
John
Absolutely, you can trust me to get it done. I'm a man of my word.
Mike
That's great. Thank you!
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression.
| a blessing in disguise | to die for |
| the best of both worlds | in full swing |
| second to none | man of his word |
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I'm vegetarian, so I cannot comment on the meat dishes, but the eggplant lasagna here is .
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Working part-time allows me to - I can earn money and still have time for my hobbies.
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Getting sick during my vacation was a , because it gave me an excuse to relax and enjoy some downtime.
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The holiday is , the streets are packed and the streets are decorated.
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The customer service at that store is - they always go above and beyond to help their customers.
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He promised to finish the project by Friday and he did, he's a.
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.
1. ( man of his word / show up )
3. ( job / blessing in disguise )
Long time no see! How's your new place?