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running over budget
Meaning: When the cost of a project exceeds the planned or allocated amount.
Example: The renovation is running over budget because of unexpected structural repairs.
running up and down stairs
Meaning: To frequently move between floors, often used humorously to describe effort or inconvenience.
Example: The interns spent the day running up and down stairs delivering documents.
taken the opportunity
Meaning: To make use of a chance or favorable situation.
Example: She took the opportunity to learn Spanish while living abroad.
turned over to other purposes
Meaning: To repurpose or reassign something for a different use.
Example: The old warehouse was turned over to other purposes, becoming an art gallery.
shown round
Meaning: To give someone a guided tour of a place.
Example: The manager showed us round the factory before we started work.
in due course
Meaning: At a suitable or appropriate time in the future.
Example: The report will be published in due course after the review is complete.
surprise success
Meaning: An unexpected achievement or popularity.
Example: The indie film became a surprise success at the box office.
turned right / turned left
Meaning: To change direction when moving, often used in giving instructions.
Example: At the junction, turn right to reach the museum.
nominate
IPA: /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ (UK), /ˈnɑː.mə.neɪt/ (US)
Meaning: To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.
Meaning: To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.
Example: Roger needs to be nominated by people he knows to stand for election.
administrator
IPA: /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.streɪ.tər/ (UK), /ədˈmɪn.əˌstreɪ.tɚ/ (US)
Meaning: A person responsible for managing the operations of an organisation.
Meaning: A person responsible for managing the operations of an organisation.
Example: Caroline is the Youth Council administrator who helps organise applications and meetings.
elections officer
IPA: /ɪˈlek.ʃənz ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/ (UK), /ɪˈlek.ʃənz ˈɑː.fɪ.sɚ/ (US)
Meaning: An official responsible for overseeing the process of nominations and voting.
Meaning: An official responsible for overseeing the process of nominations and voting.
Example: Geoffrey, the elections officer, will guide Roger on how to organise his nomination.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 11 Listening Test 2 - Section 2
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