I need to get back to you on that because my boss forgot to back up his computer. (Explain)
I need to respond to you later because my boss didn't make a copy of the data on his computer.
I need to put in the work because my boss put out a new task list so we can put out the fires. (Explain)
I need to dedicate effort because the boss has assigned work to deal with problems.
His car ____________ on the way to work so he was late.
built in
mixed up
started up
broke down
Is the next meeting a good time to bring up travel expenses? (Explain)
Is the next meeting a good time to introduce the issue for discussion?
She decided to __________ the meeting so everyone went home.
call off
put down
take up
begin again
You really need to __________ and not make a scene.
carry on
show off
calm down
act up
He's ______________ in his work and needs some help.
speeding past
climbing down
jumping up
falling behind
Check out the display in the lobby when you check out of the hotel. (Explain)
Look a the display as you are leaving the hotel after you pay.
Cheer up! You can always count on me! (Explain)
Feel happy! You can depend on me!
I come across a promotional opportunity and I hope my boss will put in a good word for me. (Explain)
I found by chance a promotional opportunity and I hope my boss will recommend me.
Let's ____________ this report one more time before we present it to the committee.
throw out
go over
pass under
toss up
I think I'm coming down with the flu, so I won't be coming to work today. (Explain)
I feel like I'm getting sick, so I won't be at work today.
It's your mistake, so just deal with it and do it over! (Explain)
Just accept it and repeat the task.
I'm glad you decided to _______ my office so we can talk.
come out
come by
pass up
give up
He figured out what to do! (Explain)
He has a solution and knows what to do.
She just _________ what happened.
swept away
found out
missed out
passed over
