Being Territorial at Work

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1. People of Different Ages Gloria: I’m surprised at the variety of people on this tour. Andy: Oh, yeah? I hadn’t noticed. Gloria: Well, we’ll be spending the next two weeks with these people so I thought I’d get to know some of them. Andy: That’s nice. Gloria: Did you see that thirty-something couple with a Toddler and an Infant? […]...
2. Advantages and Disadvantages in Life Andy: Doesn’t it Make you sick? We Bust our butts around here and the boss brings in his nephew to be the new manager. Nia: You never know. He may be a good boss. Andy: I doubt it. He’s getting this opportunity just because he Was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He […]...
3. Значение идиомы in one’s shell [in one’s shell] or [into one’s shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.},{informal} In or into bashfulness; into silence; not sociable;unfriendly. After Mary’s mother scolded her, she went into hershell. The teacher tried to get Rose to talk to her, but shestayed in her shell. Contrast: OUT OF ONE’S SHELL....
4. Перевод слова shell Shell – раковина, скорлупа; очищать Перевод слова Snail shell – раковина улитки chickens in the shell – невылупившиеся птенцы to shell an egg – очистить яйцо Never buy eggs with cracked Shells. Никогда не покупайте яйца с треснувшей скорлупой. Her normally shy son has come out of his Shell. Ее обычно замкнутый сын вышел из […]...
5. Значение идиомы out of one’s shell [out of one’s shell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Out of one’sbashfulness or silence; into friendly conversation. – Usually usedafter “come”. John wouldn’t come out of his shell and talk to theboys and girls at the party. The other girls tried to draw Ellaout of her shell, but without success. Contrast: IN ONE’S SHELL....
6. Attending an Ex’s Wedding Andy: What did you do last weekend? Yuka: I went to Jamal’s Wedding. Andy: Jamal?! Your Ex Jamal? Yuka: Yes, that Jamal. Andy: He Had the nerve to invite you to his wedding? Yuka: I actually thought it was nice of him to invite me. Whatever happened between us years ago is Water under the […]...
7. Diplomatic and Economic Sanctions Andy: Well, it’s happened. Marjorie: What’s happened? Andy: The U. S. has placed Diplomatic and Economic sanctions on McQuillanland. It’s about time! The McQuillanland government has Violated international law for the last time! Marjorie: That’s great, but what does it really mean? Andy: Well, it means that all High-level talks between the U. S. and […]...
8. Selling a Business Andy: I can’t believe you’re really Selling up. I thought you’d Stick it out for another year. Robin: Business has been slow for three years Running and I can’t Count on things To pick up anytime soon. I’m selling this business now before it’s completely Worthless. Andy: You should get a good price with all […]...
9. Перевод сленгового выражения work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off Сленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off груб. Перевод: усердно трудиться, много работать Пример: You’ve been working your ass off […]...
10. Disliking a Sibling’s Boyfriend or Girlfriend Georgia: So I thought Carla was nice. Andy: You did? I didn’t Get that impression at all. I don’t know What Brian sees in her. Georgia: Really? I thought she was really trying To make a good impression. Andy: Yeah, she was trying Too hard. She laughed too loudly at my jokes and Complimented you […]...
11. A Territorial Dispute Roberta: So this is McQuillanland! Eli: Well, that depends on whom you ask. This area has been under Territorial dispute since 1963. Roberta: Who else Claims it? Eli: Its neighbor, Tseland. Tseland Annexed it after the brief war in 1963, but McQuillanland refuses To recognize The change in Boundaries. Roberta: I didn’t know that. Eli: […]...
12. Doubting One’s Language Use Flora: Can you help me? I’m working on this email to Emil and I’m having trouble Coming up with the right words in French. Andy: My French isn’t much better than yours, but I’ll Give it a shot. Flora: Okay, read this sentence for me. What I want to know is if that is a […]...
13. Перевод слова gain Gain – добывать, зарабатывать, добиваться Перевод слова To gain influence – становиться влиятельным to gain recognition – добиться признания to gain one’s bread – зарабатывать на кусок хлеба No pains, no Gains. Не попотеешь – не заработаешь. You will Gain by reading these books. Тебе будет полезно прочитать эти книги. He Gains a hundred a […]...
14. Limits to Advancement at Work Gloria: Did you hear that Manuel is quitting? He took a job with another company. Sam: I’m not surprised. He came up against the Glass ceiling and he decided To jump ship. Gloria: Really? I didn’t know he was Bucking for promotion. Sam: He’s been trying to become a manager for three years, but other […]...
15. Dishonesty at Work Amina: Have you heard the latest news? Shane: No, what is it? Amina: Charlie was fired last Friday after the company found out that he had been Cooking the books for over six months and had Embezzled more than $50,000. Shane: Charlie? I don’t believe it! He is the most Upstanding person I know. I […]...
16. A Bully at Work Wanda: I can’t take it anymore. I try To put up with Robert, but I’ve had enough! Dana: I’m not surprised. That guy is a big Bully and it’s time somebody Stood up to him. What has he done now? Wanda: This was the Last straw. We’re both managers and we’re supposed to work together, […]...
17. Maintaining Internet Privacy Lorenzo: I wouldn’t Post all of those photos on Social media sites. Pamela: Why not? Only my friends and family are going to see them. Lorenzo: I wouldn’t be so sure. And I wouldn’t post all of that Personal data either or Divulge personal information. You don’t know who may Gain access to your page. […]...
18. Значение идиомы tell on [tell on] {v.} 1. To tire; wear out; make weak. The ten-milehike told on Bill. 2. {informal} To tell someone about another’swrong or naughty acts. – Used mainly by children. Andy hit a littlegirl and John told the teacher on Andy. If you hit me, I’ll tellMother on you....
19. Перевод слова information Information – информация Перевод слова Classified information – засекреченная информация Information – “Справочное бюро” information processing – обработка данных to disperse information – распространять информацию He is a mine of Information. Он ходячая энциклопедия. Information was sluicing in. Информация тем не менее просачивалась. How did you come at the Information? Как вы это узнали? Происхождение […]...
20. These two guys are car pooling home from work one day These two guys are car pooling home from work one day. Traffic is barely crawling along and they are both a bit bored. So the driver is looking around and suddenly he points at two dogs having sex on someone’s front lawn. “Look”, he shouts “What are the those dogs doing? are they fighting?” The […]...
21. Биография Эндрю Уайета на английском языке. Biography of Andrew Wyeth Andrew Wyeth, one of the prominent American painters, was born in 1917. The son of illustrator N. C. Wyeth, Andrew is the leading member of the dynasty of painters that included his sisters, their husband and his own two sons. He won fame at the age of 12 for his illustrations of “Robin Hood”. He […]...
22. Пословица / поговорка a little hard work never killed anyone / a little work never hurt anyone – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: a little hard work never killed anyone / a little work never hurt anyone Перевод: небольшой труд еще никому не навредил Пример: The mother said that a little hard work never hurt anyone and asked her son to clean the kitchen. Мать сказала, что немного труда еще никому не вредило, и попросила […]...
23. Значение идиомы play up to [play up to] {v. phr.}. {slang} 1. To try to gain the favor of, especially for selfish reasons; act to win the approval of; try toplease. He played up to the boss. 2. To use to gain anend; to attend to. He played up to the old lady’svanity to get her support....
24. A Homeowners’ Association Cuca: What possessed you to agree to become the head of the Homeowners’ association? Emiliano: I’m just tired of all of the Waste and not Having a say. Our Dues keep going up and there seems to be Special assessments every year. I’m not even sure the association is following the Bylaws anymore. I just […]...
25. Перевод слова surprise Surprise – сюрприз, удивление; удивлять, поражать Перевод слова In surprise – удивленно a surprise visit – приход в гости без предупреждения I shouldn’t be surprised if… – я нисколько не удивлюсь, если… I am Surprised at you. Вы меня удивляете. Is the party a Surprise? Эта вечеринка – сюрприз? I Surprised him in the act. […]...
26. Значение идиомы muscle in on [muscle in on] {v. phr.} To intrude; penetrate; force oneself intoanother’s business or territory. The eastern Mafia muscled in onthe western Mafia’s turf and a shooting war was started....
27. Recognizing an Unsung Hero Fumi: You may have everyone else Fooled, but I know the real reason for the success of this project. Issac: What? Fumi: You. You’ve been Working behind the scenes to bolster the people who weren’t Up to the task. Without you, this project would have been Sunk months ago. Issac: That’s nonsense. Fumi: No, it’s […]...
28. Моя работа/ My Work На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Work Моя работа My name is Denis. I’m 15 years old. I study in the 9th form of the state secondary school. At the moment we are having summer holidays. It’s one of the best times of the year. It would be boring if we had to […]...
29. Работа/ Work На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Work Работа Work is an integral part of our life. Without work people get bored and insecure. Money is not the only reason why people work. Many professions need to be developed and justified over a period of time. For example, when teachers, doctors, artists, composers don’t work […]...
30. Work & Career Some people change their jobs every few years. Others say it is better to work for one company for a long period. Almost everybody dreams of having a good job and making a career. Some people prefer sticking to one company for many years, while others, especially young people, are constantly looking for something better. […]...
31. Police Work Isn’t as Dangerous as You May Think After the senseless death and tragic funerals of two young New York City policeman, cops have got to be thinking about assassination. “I want to go home to my wife and kids,” said a cop to the New York Post.” I am concerned about my safety.” On NBC’s Meet the Press,” NYC Police Commissioner William […]...
32. Diversity at Work Jeff: What were you and Richard talking about earlier? It looked Intense. Lucy: Yeah, Richard said something to me that I Didn’t Appreciate. Jeff: Oh, no. I know how Insensitive he can be. What has he done now? Lucy: He asked me how long it took me to learn English. Jeff: But, you were born […]...
33. Work-Related Injuries Darrelle: I just went to a Seminar about Work-related injuries. I really have to Rethink my Workspace. Kim: Work-related injuries? It’s not like we’re doing Heavy lifting every day. We sit at our desks all day. Darrelle: That’s the problem. Look at how you’re Slouching over your keyboard. Poor Posture can cause a lot of […]...
34. Suggestions at Work Our company has been growing very quickly and I was Put in charge of Reorganizing our office space to Accommodate several new employees. I asked my co-worker, Petra, for her advice. Fernando: I was thinking of dividing up two of the larger offices into four smaller offices. What do you think about that? Petra: Well, […]...
35. Calling in Sick to Work I was Fed up with work and wanted the day off. I decided To call in sick. I wasn’t prepared, though, to be Peppered with questions. Peter: Hello, this is Peter. Is this Magda? Magda: Yes. This is Magda. Peter: Hi, Magda. I won’t be Coming in today. I’m Not feeling well. I think I’ve […]...
36. Defending Your Ideas at Work Monica: That’s why I don’t think it’s Doable. We should consider other ideas. … That was Monica. She’s my co-worker and my Nemesis. She Criticizes all of my ideas, but I’ve learned that the best Defense is to not get Defensive. … Kazuya: I appreciate your Feedback. I understand your Reservations, but let me show […]...
37. Major Dental Work Sadie: Hi, I’m Sadie. You must be Gordon. Gordon: Yes, I am. It’s nice to meet you. It’s a little strange To be set up, isn’t it? Sadie: It was nice of Felina and Jaime to arrange this date. Gordon: It was. Jaime told me that you’re a Dentist. Is that right? Sadie: Yes. Gordon: […]...
38. Critiquing Someone’s Work Noriko: Have you had a chance to look over Russ’s project? Walt: Yeah, I took a look at it yesterday. If you have a couple of minutes, I can Give you my two cents. Noriko: Sure. Shoot. Walt: Well, it’s not what I Envisioned when we gave him the Charge to come up with a […]...
39. Types of Work I got a call yesterday from Amy, a co-worker from the office. She and I work in the same Department. We’ve had lunch at work a few times but I really didn’t know her that well. I was really glad she called. Kevin: Hello. Amy: Hi, Could I speak to Kevin? Kevin: This is Kevin. […]...
40. Doing Pro Bono Work Claire: Welcome to the Firm. Are you Getting the hang of things here? Jack: I am. I worked in another firm for two years before coming here, so I have some experience Under my belt. But let me ask you one thing: Is the firm serious about wanting each person to do five hours of […]...