Step 1
Study the power point to get to know this week’s idioms.
Step 2
Listen to a conversation between Syd and Len.
Step 3
Read the following dialogue to see the idioms in context:
| Syd: | Hey honey, you look exhausted. How was your day? |
| Len: | Not great. The new boss at work is difficult to deal with. He always wants to call the shots. |
| Syd: | Oh, is he one of those “my way or the highway” types? |
| Len: | Yeah, exactly. I really miss my previous boss. She always welcomed the teams’ ideas and opinions. Eventually I think I am going to have to draw a line in the sand if things keep going this way… |
| Syd: | What do you mean? Are you thinking of quitting? You’re almost ready for retirement |
| Len: | Yeah, it is overwhelming. I am taking directions from everyone. I feel like they bulldoze me to get the work done. |
| Syd: | Well the next time you think he is being unfair, don’t be afraid to put him in his place. I’ve worked with bosses like him before, so I know what they are like. |
| Len: | Yeah, you’re right. I’ve been there long enough. It’s time to speak up. |
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