08.2022 Office Talk
Learn English idioms for communication
EIE American / Provided
Different from ordinary words, "English idioms" usually have extended connotations and cannot be interpreted literally. If you know how to use it smartly, you can play the finishing touch. This issue of "English Small Classroom" selects a few useful vocabulary for you, which is definitely a must for workplace communication experts!
Vocabulary (vocabulary)
let the cat out of the bag
drive someone up the wall
upset (unhappy, disappointed or worried)
conflict
addicted (addicted/addicted)
drama (dramatic)
Sample Dialogue
Steven: I saw you talking to Wanda at lunch. She looked very upset.
Hillary: She says her supplier is driving her up the wall. They are always arguing about payment terms or delivery deadlines.
Steven: Why does she still work with this supplier if they are so difficult to deal with?
Hillary: Sorry. I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag… (Sorry, I don’t want to be fat.)
Steven: Come on! What's the big secret?
Hillary: Okay, you probably already know. This supplier provides us an unbeatable discount. Besides, you know that Wanda just can't be happy unless she has something to fight about. Great discounts. Plus, it's hard for Wanda to be happy unless she has someone to fight.)
Steven: Oh, I know people like that. They love conflict more than peace and quiet.
Hillary: It's true. Wanda is addicted to drama. (Indeed, Wanda's personality is very dramatic.)
Steven: She should have been an actress instead of a procurement specialist. (She should have been an actress instead of a procurement specialist.
Hillary: Well, I guess our suppliers love drama as well. She's our highest-performing procurement staff! )
The above English teaching is provided by EIE American. For English course inquiries, please contact: EIE Institute Belle Yin (Tel: (02) 8773-6828 Ext. 368; Email: belle@eie.com.tw)
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