Lesson 13 - Discussing a Mistake

Question 1

I really thought that
I was convinced that

Answer 1

I COULD HAVE SWORN THAT

You didn’t know we already hired somebody for the sales director position? I could’ve sworn that I told you

Question 2

it’s not a problem
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Answer 2

NO BIG DEAL

Our coffee machine broke? No big deal. Our employees will just have to go to Starbucks until we get a new one.

Question 3

to be very careful
to pay attention to details

Answer 3

DOT YOUR I’s AND CROSS YOUR T’s

When preparing financial statements, accuracy is very important. Be sure to dot your i’s and cross your t’s.

Question 4

to make a big deal out of something small or insignificant
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Answer 4

MAKE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL

Don’t be angry at your boss for not complimenting
you on your presentation. He probably just forgot. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill.

Question 5

to exaggerate
to make more of something than one should

Answer 5

TO BLOW THINGS OUT OF PROPORTION

Our CEO says that if we don’t meet our sales target
for the month, our company is going to go out of business. He’s probably blowing things out of proportion.

Question 6

To make a mistake
to fail
to do something poorly

Answer 6

TO DROP THE BALL

You forgot to submit the budget? You really dropped the ball!

Question 7

bad news
something unpleasant to accept

Answer 7

A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW

After Gina spent her whole summer working as an
intern for American Express, failing to get a full-time job offer from the company was a bitter pill to swallow.

Question 8

good
at the expected level
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Answer 8

UP TO SCRATCH

Your customer service call center isn’t up to scratch. They put me on hold for 45 minutes!

Question 9

not performing well
neglecting responsibilities
not paying attention to what’s going on
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Answer 9

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

The dental hygienist was asleep at the wheel. She
accidentally left a big piece of dental floss in the patient’s mouth!