Everyday English (Unit 6)

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

As a teacher, she needs to deal with various student behaviors.

to cause someone to endure or undergo a challenging situation or experience

She was put through a lot during the recovery process.

the act of selling something

Following the sale of her novel, she became a well-known author.

a diagram or illustration that is used to show or explain something, such as a chart, graph, or drawing

The report included several figures to make the data easier to understand.

to present or propose something to someone

She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need.

the amount of freedom or flexibility allowed within certain limits or boundaries

The manager gave us some leeway to adjust the project deadlines.

the latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted

The project deadline is next Friday, so we need to work quickly.

to move toward someone, usually in order to talk to them

She saw her friend across the room and decided to come up to say hello.

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.

to express dissatisfaction or criticism about something

If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you can make a complaint to the customer service department.

a list of goods or services received and their total cost

The vendor sent an invoice to the client for the goods delivered.

a factor or issue that is significant enough to cause a person to abandon negotiations, discussions, or a potential relationship

The price was almost perfect, but the shipping fees were a deal breaker.

not able to be obtained, reached, or used, typically because it is not ready, not present, or being used by someone else

The product is currently unavailable due to high demand.

to contact someone again later to provide a response or reply, often after taking time to consider or research the matter

I'll get back to you with the information you requested as soon as I find it.

to investigate or explore something in order to gather information or understand it better

The police are looking into the mysterious disappearance of the young woman.

to experience a particular emotion or sensation quickly and suddenly

As he stepped onto the stage, a wave of nervousness ran through him.

the act of moving from one place to another, especially to a new home or office

The company offered relocation assistance to employees moving to a new city.

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

She checked the train timetable to plan her journey.

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

He dismissed her concerns offhand, not realizing how important they were to her.

to tolerate a situation or person

Thank you for bearing with the delays in our service; we are working to improve.

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

I couldn't remember her phone number, so I looked it up.

a list of things that need to be considered, solved, or done

The agenda for the workshop was packed with interesting discussions.

to completely change how something is organized or built, often making it simpler or more efficient

The management team often restructures departments to improve collaboration.

to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests

The buyers wanted to bring the price down from $15,000 to $10,000, so I offered to meet them halfway at $12,500.

to pursue or try to achieve something

She decided to go for a promotion by taking on more responsibilities at work.

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

She managed to get through the tough times after losing her job.

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

She needed to get down to studying for her final exams.