Hello everyone, Happy Holidays and I hope all of you had or will have safe travels to
wherever you are going this holiday season.
I know some of you might have some extra time off from work and it is a good time to rest
and see what Teacher Steve has posted on the One’s Word Global English youtube channel.
I am your host Teacher Steve and I want to remind you to make comments or suggestions
of a an English concept you would like to see Teacher Steve discuss here in our youtube
classroom.
Yesterday we discussed some business English vocabulary that can be useful before, during,
and after business meetings.
Today I want to share with you two excellent English idioms that can be used in business
situations, as well as in everyday life.
Our first English idiom is On The Same Page.
On The Same Page is when two or more people are thinking in the same way.
For example, when you and your colleague agree with what needs to be done on a project, you
are both on the same page.
Here are two examples.
Number One.
“My manager and I are on the same page about this month’s goals.”
Number Two.
“My wife and I are on the same page when it comes to our children’s education.”
Our second English idiom is Against The Clock.
Against The Clock is used when you want to express that you are rushing, or in a hurry
to get something done.
For example, when you need to finish a work task before the end of the day, you are working
against the clock.
Here are two examples.
Number One.
“I am working against the clock to get my work done before vacation.”
Number Two.
“My friend’s racing against the clock to finish his holiday shopping.”
Great, now let’s do some practice!
Please choose Against The Clock or On The Same Page as an answer.
Number One.
My friend and I are _____ when discussing politics.
Number Two.
They are ______ to score and win the baseball game.
Number Three.
She is working ______ to finish her university paper.
Number Four.
The teacher and student are ______ during class.
Let’s see how you did.
Number one is, My friend and I are on the same page when discussing politics.
Number two is, They are against the clock to score and win the baseball game.
Number three is, She is working against the clock to finish her university paper.
Number four is, The teacher and student are on the same page during class.
Great job everyone and now you can use these great English idioms in your conversations
in and out of the office.
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