I was called in by my boss because another employee called in.
I was asked to do something for my boss because another employee reported absent from work.
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.
If you're overwhelmed, you can step out for a minute, but know that you have the skills so you don't need to step up, you just need to step in! (Explain)
You can leave for a minute, but you have the skills, so you don't need to improve, you just need to get involved.
The team had run out of their own ideas, so they took your idea and ran with it. (Explain)
The team had used up their ideas, so they took your idea and developed it further.
She decided to __________ the meeting so everyone went home.
take up
put down
call off
begin again
I don't know who I can turn to because I worry someone will turn on me. (Explain)
I don't know who I can get help from because I worry someone will suddenly attack 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.
You can do it; just ____________.
give out
step up
crack down
hang in there
What did he say before he ________?
hung around
hung down
hung in
hung up
Please follow up on the CEO's suggestions. (Explain)
Please take appropriate action.
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?
I'm glad you decided to _______ my office so we can talk.
give up
come out
pass up
come by
It's your mistake, so just deal with it and do it over! (Explain)
Just accept it and repeat the task.
Let's ____________ this report one more time before we present it to the committee.
toss up
throw out
go over
pass under
They refused to back down from their demands, so we had to give in to make the deal. (Explain)
They refused to withdraw their demands, so we had to surrender to make the deal.
Go after your dreams and never give up! (Explain)
Stay committed to your goals and don't get discouraged!
His car ____________ on the way to work so he was late.
started up
built in
broke down
mixed up
Why are they _____ it from us?
beating
running
spilling
keeping
The company needs you to take on a new project. (Explain)
The company needs you to accept this new task in addition to your normal duties.
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.
You're doing a great job. _________!
Keep it up!
Keep it down!
Live it down!
Mix it up!
He figured out what to do! (Explain)
He has a solution and knows what to do.
Please pick up so we can pick up where we left off so we can pick out a new logo. (Explain)
Please answer so we can resume from where we stopped so we can choose a new logo.
_______ a second; I'll be right there.
stand on
hold on
pass on
sit on
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.
It's been a busy day so I need to work late and catch up on emails. (Explain)
I need to work late and make up for lost time with my emails.
I really need to get away for a long weekend getaway. (Explain)
I really need to escape for a long weekend vacation.
He's ______________ in his work and needs some help.
jumping up
climbing down
falling behind
speeding past
Can you set up a time so we can get together soon? (Explain)
Can you arrange a time for us to meet?
We need to work up more than one plan and work over each plan because things don't always work out. (Explain)
We need to develop more than one plan and examine thoroughly each plan because things don't always produce good results.
I can always count on them because they get along with each other and always stick up for each other. (Explain)
I can always rely on them because they are friendly with each other and always support each other.
She just _________ what happened.
swept away
passed over
found out
missed out
You really need to __________ and not make a scene.
carry on
calm down
act up
show off
Cheer up! You can always count on me! (Explain)
Feel happy! You can depend on me!
She spent the entire meeting explaining the important of collaboration, so did you get the point? (Explain)
Did you understand the main idea that collaboration is important?
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.