#126 Going On A Business Trip 1

Key Word

put down: write something on a piece of paper

The vice president asked the staff to put down all the complaints on paper.

 

file away: file some document or other material into the appropriate place

All the relevant documents are filed away with the property deeds.

 

act on: do something because you have been given information, advice, or orders. 명령을 받았기 때문에 해야 한다.

They were acting on the instructions of senior managers.

 

snowed under with: have too much work

I have just been snowed under with work for the whole week.

 

in a jiffy: a very short time; right away; immediately

Call her if you have any problems. She will get it fixed in a jiffy.

 

RSVP: used on written invitations to ask the person invited to say whether they can go to a social event or not; 초대에 대한 참석 여부를 알리는 답장

RSVP right away.

 

Feedback

Original: Definitely, I prefer international business trip because I guess it is more fun, and I like to go abroad because I can visit many famous places. 

Better: I definitely prefer international business trips because I think they are more fun, and I like to go abroad because I can visit many famous places.

 

Original: I should put down all the explanations when I watch the YouTube clip about the the cooking recipe. 

Better: When I watch YouTube videos on cooking a dish, I should put down all of the instructions from the recipe. 

 

Original: I'm acting on according to the orders from my boss, so after this meeting I have to attend another meeting. 

Better:  I'm acting on my boss's orders, so after this meeting I have to attend another meeting.