http://www.businessenglishresources.com/collocations-with-do-and-make-practice/
http://www.businessenglishresources.com/euphemisms-in-the-workplace/
rich: wealthy, well-to-do, well-off
poor: economically disadvantaged, needy, in need
unemployed: out of work, between jobs
to fire: to lay off, to let (someone) go, to terminate, to downsize, to restructure
to quit: to resign, to leave the company
pay: salary, compensation, compensation plan
boss: supervisor, manager
secretary: administrative assistant, personal assistant
janitor/custodian: maintenance worker
fat: heavyset
elderly/old person: senior citizen, senior, pensioner, retiree
problem: issue
worried: concerned
used: pre-owned
lie: fabrication
to lie: to fabricate
poor country/third-world country: developing country
illegal workers/illegal immigrants: undocumented workers
to owe money: to have an outstanding payment
cheap (person): frugal, thrifty
bathroom: restroom
die: pass away
1. I have a coworker who comes from a rich family.
2. Let me talk this over with my boss and I’ll get back to you.
3. John quit. His last day was Tuesday.
4. Which one is Kevin?
He’s the fat guy in the orange shirt.
5. Unfortunately, my brother doesn’t have a job.
6. Margaret is on bereavement leave for a few days. Her cousin died last night.
7. This Christmas, my coworkers and I are buying presents for poor kids.
6. Margaret is on bereavement leave for a few days. Her cousin died last night.
7. This Christmas, my coworkers and I are buying presents for poor kids.
8. I’ll be right there. Just let me go to the bathroom first.
9. Did you hear that management has fired some people?
10. We’re looking to hire a new secretary for our vice president.
11. Many very old people are upset about their pensions.
12. We employ two full-time janitors.
13. What he said about me is a total lie.
14. We can cut costs by moving our manufacturing facilities to a poor country.
15. There is a problem with the functionality of the software.
16. This is out of my price range. Maybe we should consider buying a used car
17. He’s cheap and doesn’t like to spend money on things he doesn’t need.
18. Many illegal immigrants are employed in this industry.
19. You owe us money.
20. We’re worried that it might be an expensive solution.
