Meet the idioms in context
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Maya Do you think we can pull off the final presentation?
Leo Yes, if we keep our eye on the ball and avoid last-minute changes.
Maya You’re good at thinking on your feet if a question surprises us.
Leo And you bring strong research skills to the table.
Maya Then we have a balanced team.
Leo Exactly. Let’s practise once more and then we’re ready.
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1 · Match the meaning
succeed in doing something difficult
stay focused on the main goal
react quickly and effectively without preparation
offer a useful skill, idea or advantage
2 · Complete the sentence
3 · Choose and notice
Which expression means “offer a useful skill, idea or advantage”?
Which expression means “react quickly and effectively without preparation”?
4 · Over to you
Write a short situation about master mix using two expressions from this lesson.
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