Topic: DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	For a working mother, the balancing ........ between work and home is a tough one. a) trick b) show c) act Well done! A 'balancing act' is a situation where you're trying to do multiple jobs at the same time.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	You're going to have to ......... the nettle and speak to the boss about the problem. a) grip b) grasp c) grab Well done! If you 'grasp the nettle' you try to deal with a problem with determination. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	We've done all we can at our end. The ball's now in your ......... a) court b) field c) pitch Well done! If 'the ball is in your court' it is your turn to do something or make a decision.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) For teenagers it's often a act between hanging out with friends and keeping their family happy. B) You've been talking about starting a course for ages. Why don't you just grasp the and sign up for something? C) I've told them I'm not paying the bill and the is now in their court. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Are you good at carrying out a balancing act or are you better at dealing with one thing at a time?
2) If you face a challenge are you generally able to grasp the nettle?
3) If you bought damaged goods and the shop refused to give you a refund what would you do if the ball was in your court?