COLLOCATIONS
"work extra hours means" the same as:
a) work hard
b) work overtime
c) work shifts
work overtime
What does it mean "to make a profit"?
to make money
employ =
a) take on
b) take over
c) take up
take on
"hands-on experience" means
a) a lot of experience
b) practical experience
c) physical work experience
practical experience
What does it mean to "get a pay rise"?
Get a higher salary
slave away
a) work as a volunteer
b) work for nothing
c) work very hard
work very hard
"menial tasks" means:
a) difficult, long tasks
b) ambitious, advanced tasks
c) simple, repetitive tasks
simple, repetitive tasks
Work for very little or no pay
"to order somebody around"
telling somebody what to do
"a pension" is for:
a) working people
b) young, inexperienced people
c) elderly people
Name two "perks" you can get at work.
A company car, a mobile phone, free coffee, free lunch, snacks at work (etc)
"I am snowed under."
I have a lot of work/too much work.
"an internship" can be a good idea for:
a) an experienced employee
b) a university graduate
c) a primary school student
a university graduate
What does it mean to "make a mint"?
Make a fortune
"make up for"- what does it mean?
e.g.
I'll make it up for you?
compensate for sth