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Dialogue: “The Big Pitch”
Emma: Hey, you look like you’ve been through the wringer. Everything okay?
Jake: Ugh, I just had a meeting with the big boss. I totally dropped the ball on the sales pitch.
Emma: Seriously? That doesn’t sound like you. What happened?
Jake: I was running late, my laptop died on me, and I couldn’t find the backup file. Long story short, I ended up winging it.
Emma: Ouch. So how did it go?
Jake: Honestly? I think I bombed. The boss gave me that “I’m not mad, just disappointed” look.
Emma: That’s rough. But hey, you’re usually on the ball. One flop doesn’t define you.
Jake: Thanks. I just need to pull myself together and come back swinging next time.
Emma: That’s the spirit! And maybe don’t rely on tech that crashes more than a drunk uncle at a wedding.
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Quiz
Part 1: Multiple Choice — Understanding Idioms and Slang
1. What does “been through the wringer” mean?
a) Had a relaxing day
b) Experienced something stressful or exhausting
c) Took a shortcut
d) Felt bored
2. What does “dropped the ball” mean in the context?
a) Won a game
b) Made a serious mistake
c) Refused to work
d) Told a joke
3. What does “winging it” imply?
a) Preparing very carefully
b) Improvising without preparation
c) Following the rules
d) Singing a song
4. If someone says they’ll “come back swinging,” what do they mean?
a) They will go home
b) They will give up
c) They will try again with energy and determination
d) They will start dancing
5. What’s the tone of Emma’s last sentence about tech and the drunk uncle?
a) Formal and polite
b) Encouraging and humorous
c) Passive-aggressive
d) Confused
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Part 2: Match the Expression with Its Meaning
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