Splendid Expressions
DAY 5: Learning
Step 1: Notice
Question 1 |
His business is struggling and he's finding it difficult to keep his ......... above water.
body | |
mouth | |
head |
Question 1 Explanation:
Well done! 'To keep your head above water' means to have just about enough money to stay in business.
Question 2 |
Several speculators made a ........ through buying and then selling shares in the company.
success | |
killing | |
win |
Question 2 Explanation:
Well done! If you 'make a killing' you make a lot of money in business very easily.
Question 3 |
When I went into business I had no support whatsoever and I was left to ........ or swim.
sink | |
drop | |
fall |
Question 3 Explanation:
Well done! 'To sink or swim' means to fail or be successful.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 2: Remember
Question 1 |
He's not making a fortune but he's keeping his head ........ water.
over | |
above | |
on |
Question 1 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to keep your head above water'.
Question 2 |
Don't expect to ........ a killing in business. You'll do well to survive the first year.
get | |
do | |
make |
Question 2 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to make a killing'.
Question 3 |
The company has a very sink or ........ approach to their new managers and give them very little training.
swim | |
float | |
paddle |
Question 3 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to sink or swim'.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 3: Personalise
- Do you know of a local small business which is probably finding it difficult to keep its head above water?
- Which areas of business is it often possible to make a killing?
- Has there ever been situation where you or a friend were left to sink or swim?
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