Step 1
Study the power point to introduce yourself to this week’s idioms:
Step 2
Read the following dialogue to see the idioms in context:
| Beth: | So, how was your first week at your new job? |
| Olga: | It was great, thank you! But to be honest, I felt like deadwood the first 2 days or so. |
| Beth: | What do you mean? |
| Olga: | Well, I wasn’t sure what to do at first. I just felt like I wasn’t getting anything done. |
| Beth: | So, what did you do? |
| Olga: | I mentioned my concern to my supervisor. We sat down and we discussed my job description. Then, I spent the rest of the week working my fingers to the bone! |
| Beth: | Really? |
| Olga: | Yes, the work is backbreaking, but I really enjoy it! |
| Beth: | So good to hear! |
| Olga: | How about you, how is your job? |
| Beth: | Nothing much to say. Pretty much business as usual. Hey! Why don’t we meet for lunch and talk more? |
| Olga: | I would love to, but I am so busy at work. Maybe next week? |
| Beth: | Sure. No problem. Business before pleasure, as they say! I’ll see you next week then. |
| Olga: | Sounds great! |
Step 3
Listen to the dialogue to hear the idioms in context and to hear the proper pronunciation.
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Test your knowledge about work idioms 3
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