What is an usual day at work like?

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Here are some expressions to enrich your vocabulary

To put (something) back

When something is put back ( or when we put something back), its original date has been postponed to a future date.

EX: Half of the employees couldn't make it, so we should put the meeting back. Perhaps on August 5th?

To call (something) off

It means to cancel.

EX: I couldn't make it to the meeting today, therefore it has been put back. At least it wasn't called off.

To raise something with someone

To bring up a subject/issue/matter with someone.

EX: Maurice forgot to raise the budget issues with the supervisor.

To weigh (someone/something) up

It means to thoroughly think about the pros and cons of a situation in order to make the best decision.

I've been weighing up some approaches and I decided to raise them with you.

To look into something/someone

To investigate

EX: I spent so much time weighing up my options that I forgot when the next meeting is. Let me look into my appointment book.

Let's try it out​

• How often do you put your appointments back? When was the last time you did it?

• What would make you call off a meeting?

• Do you always remember to raise things with people ?

• Do you find it easy to weigh your options up? What was the last thing you had to weigh up?

• ​How do you feel when someone looks into your personal/work stuff?