Lesson 2 Reading ( Gap Text Reading 3.1.2 and Listening 2.1.3

 Part 2 unit 1

1. What is the meaning of errands to run? to go out to buy or do something: 

After school, he runs errands for his father. Helping and co-operating.

2. Be sick and tired

be sick (and tired) of (doing) something(also be sick to death of (doing) something) spoken to be angry or bored with something that has been happening for a long time I’m sick and tired of your excuses. Eg: I am sick of working for other people.

3. lend a hand -assist in an action or enterprise.

"He was a kind and considerate neighbour who was always there to lend a hand in times of need"

4. Do not lift a finger- to not help someone do something, usually because you are too lazy: 

He never lifts a finger to help with the housework.

5. Put your feet up -to sit and relax

informally. : to sit and relax: to not work or be active. I'm going to go home and put my feet up.

6. What does it mean to do your share-do (one's) share. To contribute work to that of others in a group.

Eg: If you don't do your share the slides, our presentation will never be finished on time. We haven't asked you to do anything extra. Just do your share.

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