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.
broke down
mixed up
started up
built in
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.
begin again
call off
take up
put down
You really need to __________ and not make a scene.
show off
calm down
carry on
act up
He's ______________ in his work and needs some help.
falling behind
speeding past
climbing down
jumping up
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.
toss up
go over
pass under
throw out
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
give up
come by
pass up
He figured out what to do! (Explain)
He has a solution and knows what to do.
She just _________ what happened.
found out
passed over
swept away
missed out
