Topic: BUSINESS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	Her latest book describes the ........ to riches success of a young business woman. a) rags b) trash c) scraps Well done! If you go 'from rags to riches' you become rich after starting off very poor. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	Stop worrying so much. The deal's signed and ......... a) closed b) sealed c) stamped Well done! If something is 'signed and sealed' it has been made official.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	I've got to go and see the boss and bring him up to ........ with the IT project I'm involved in. a) step b) speed c) pace Well done! If you 'bring someone up to speed' you give them the latest information about something.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) Thanks to the lottery win they went from rags to . B) We shouldn't really take it for granted they're going to agree with the terms and conditions. Let's wait until the deal has been and sealed. C) Could somebody bring me to speed with preparations for the staff training day? Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Is there a well known business person in your country who went from rags to riches?
2) Has there been a business deal you've heard about that has been signed and sealed?
3) How would you react if your boss asked you to bring her up to speed with an issue you were responsible for but didn't know much about?