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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
approach
[ uh-'prohch ]
noun
Liam has a practical approach to the problem.
implementation
[ im-pluh-muhn-'tey-shuhn ]
noun
The target schedule for the implementation of the new policy is next month.
paragon
[ 'par-uh-gon, -guhn ]
noun
The professor is a paragon of virtue and learning.
common ground
noun
Despite our disagreements, we were able to find some common ground.
tough nut to crack
phrase
He's sometimes a tough nut to crack, but he's kind.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. Look up to
- to have respect and admiration for someone
Dialogue
Alex
John
For me, it's the opportunity to work with my boss. He's not just a capable leader, but also a generous and compassionate person. I really look up to to him as a role model.
Alex
That's really impressive. I wish my boss was like that.
John
Yes, having a boss you admire and respect can make a huge difference in your job satisfaction. It's one of the reasons I enjoy working here so much.
B. See eye to eye
- agree with or have similar opinions
Dialogue
Anna
What's with the long face, Bill?
Bill
I had a heated argument with the new marketing manager this morning. We just can't seem to agree on anything regarding the implementation of our new advertising campaign. We don't see eye to eye on most things, and it's every frustrating.
Anna
I'm sorry to hear that. She does seem like a tough nut to crack.
Bill
Yes, it's been difficult I wish we could find some common ground and work more effectively.
C. Runs in the family
- to be a common feature of a family
Dialogue
John
Wow, you have an amazing singing voice! Is it something you learned?
Michael
Well, it runs in the family. My mother used to be a singer and my sister is also a talented musician.
John
That's incredible! You must be proud to have such musical talent in your family.
D. Hit it off with
- immediately like and become friendly with someone (informal)
Dialogue
Keiko
Hey, did you get a chance to meet our new coworker?
Cindy
Yeah, I did. We really hit it off and had a great conversation about our shared interests.
Keiko
That's awesome! It's great when you connect with your coworkers. Maybe you two can collaborate on a project together.
E. Let someone down
- to disappoint someone by failing to do what they agreed or what was expected of them
Dialogue
Sally
I feel like such a terrible friend. I couldn't attend my best friend's wedding because of a work commitment. I feel so guilty for letting her down on her special day.
Alex
That must've been tough for you. What happened exactly?
Sally
Unfortunately, a big expo that I was in charge of fell in the same day as her wedding. I tried to see if there was any way around it, but it was impossible to reschedule.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| let someone down | look up to |
| see eye to eye | run in the family |
| hit it off with |
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When we first met, we didn't think we had anything in common, but we ended up .
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My stepfather is the paragon of a father figure, and someone I can as a role model.
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We don't but we usually find a common ground to maintain good relationship.
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Entrepreneurship , as his grandfather, father, and now he, all started their own businesses.
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She was disappointed when her friend by not showing up to the party as promised.
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. ( look up to / potential )
2. ( see eye to eye / approach )
What do you like most about working for your company?