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#64 Business Trip Preparations 2

MJ.Lee 2023. 5. 8. 23:27

Key Word

reverse: opposite to what has just happened, or to what is usual or expected

Their new program intended to increase sales had the reverse effect.

 

out of place: not comfortable in or not suitable for a situation

She felt out of place, so she left the party early.

 

the best of one’s ability: as well as one can

Alex finished the report to the best of his ability.

 

get the ball rolling: do something to start an activity. (어떤 일을) 시작하다. 공을 굴리면 멈출 수 없으니까.

Let me get the ball rolling on this meeting.

Once you get the ball rolling, you will be great.

 

read the fine print: know all the information contained in a document

Not reading the fine print could get us in a lot of trouble later on.

You should read the fine print befre you sign.

Feedback

Original: I went to shopping with my mother and bought some clothes.

Better: I went shopping with my mother and bought some clothes.

 

Original: I have never been the business trip, but if I go the business trip, I will prepare the passport, and the money, the clothes, and shopping list for the country.

Better: I have never been on a business trip, but if I go on one, I'll prepare my passport, money, clothes, and make a shopping list of thigns I want to get in that country.

 

Original: When I take the unfamiliar work , I am hesitant. My team leader say to me let's get the ball rolling and you

Better: When I take on some unfamilar work, I'm hesitant. My team leader tells me to get the ball rolling. 

 

Original: Some bad people with the coupon with the very fine words at the edge of the coupon.

Better: Some bad people that make the coupons put some fine print on the edge of the coupon.

 

Original: The due date is the last year.

Better: The expiration date was last year.

 

Original: I think which country is the important factors whether I have a good time or not.

Better: I think which country I'll visit on a business trip is an important factor that would determine wether or not I have a good time.