choose the correct phrase
Which phrase means “finish work on time”?
a) Miss a deadline
b) Meet deadlines
c) Dread deadlines
b) Meet deadlines
This phrase is used when you plan or intend to do something or explain a plan clearly.
Set out
Maria wants to make her big project easier by splitting it into smaller tasks.
Maria wants to break down / chunk it down her big project into smaller tasks.
Which phrase means “feel anxious about deadlines”?
a) Thrive on deadlines
b) Dread deadlines
c) Set deadlines
b) Dread deadlines
You do this to see how someone or something is doing.
Check in on
John feels very stressed because he has a report to submit on Friday.
John dreads deadlines because he has a report to submit on Friday.
Which phrase means “divide a big task into smaller, manageable parts”?
a) Chunk it down
b) Block out
c) Stay on top of
a) Chunk it down
A phrase for unfinished tasks or details you need to complete.
Loose ends / tie up loose ends
The manager asked Anna to explain her plan clearly to the team.
The manager asked Anna to set out her plan clearly to the team.
Which phrase means “keep control and be up to date with tasks”?
a) Stay on top of
b) Break down
c) Tie up loose ends
a) Stay on top of
You do this when you reserve time for work or mentally ignore something.
Block out
Paul works very well when he has a lot of tasks to finish quickly.
Paul thrives on deadlines when he has a lot of tasks to finish quickly.
Which phrase means “give more time to complete something”?
a) Extend a deadline
b) Set out
c) Check in on
a) Extend a deadline
This phrase describes someone who works well under time pressure.
Thrive on deadlines
The company wants employees to work harder, so they offer bonuses and extra days off.
The company offers incentives to motivate employees.