Splendid Expressions
DAY 5: Business
Step 1: Notice
Question 1 |
As soon as you've read and signed the agreement we'll set the wheels in ......... and get the order to you.
action | |
rotation | |
motion |
Question 1 Explanation:
Well done! If you 'set the wheels in motion' you get a process started.
Question 2 |
We need to get someone in to help us ........ the books. Do you know a good accountant?
level | |
balance | |
even |
Question 2 Explanation:
Well done! If you 'balance the books' you check that money spent is not more than the amount of money received.
Question 3 |
I'm prepared to take a ........ risk if there's a reasonable chance of sales increasing.
formulated | |
evaluated | |
calculated |
Question 3 Explanation:
Well done! If you take a 'calculated risk' you take an action that might not work but that has a reasonable chance of being successful.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 2: Remember
Question 1 |
If you set the ........ in motion we'll get back to our suppliers with an order.
wheels | |
tyres | |
axels |
Question 1 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to set the wheels in motion'.
Question 2 |
If you don't make sure you balance the ......... you're likely to get into serious financial trouble.
cards | |
sheets | |
books |
Question 2 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to balance the books'.
Question 3 |
It's a good idea to take a calculated ........ occasionally or your business will never grow.
risk | |
danger | |
threat |
Question 3 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is to take 'a calculated risk'.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 3: Personalise
- Can you remember the last time a company set the wheels in motion to process an order you had made?
- Are you an ordered, systematic person who would balance the books if you had your own business?
- Are you comfortable taking calculated risks or are you more hesitant?
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