Idioms de Esporte: Trabalho e Decisões
Aprenda e pratique idioms de esporte usados em inglês para falar sobre trabalho, decisões, problemas e iniciativa.
Idioms de Esporte para Falar de Trabalho
Essas expressões aparecem muito em inglês profissional, principalmente quando falamos de estimativas, decisões, iniciativa e dificuldades.
📖 Short Text
Nina works in a fast-moving company.
Yesterday, her boss asked for a ballpark figure for the budget before the final numbers were ready.
Later, the company announced changes across the board, so every department was affected.
One employee jumped the gun and shared the news before the official meeting.
Nina, however, wants another string to her bow, so she has started a new certification course.
This week, she also changed a small process off her own bat because she thought it would save time.
📚 Vocabulário Útil
a ballpark figure Expressão
Definição: An approximate number or estimate.
Exemplo: Can you give me a ballpark figure for the repairs?
across the board Expressão
Definição: Affecting everyone or every part of a group.
Exemplo: The policy changes were applied across the board.
jump the gun Expressão
Definição: To do something too early.
Exemplo: He jumped the gun and answered before the question finished.
another string to your bow Expressão
Definição: An additional skill or qualification.
Exemplo: Learning Excel is another string to her bow.
off your own bat Expressão
Definição: On your own initiative, without being told.
Exemplo: She contacted the client off her own bat.
💬 Perguntas para Discussão
1️⃣ When was the last time you needed to give a ballpark figure?
I usually give a ballpark figure when I do not have the exact number yet.
2️⃣ Have you ever jumped the gun in a conversation or at work?
Yes, sometimes people speak too early because they are nervous or excited.
3️⃣ What is another string to your bow that you would like to develop?
I would like to improve a practical skill that can help me professionally.
4️⃣ Do you usually act off your own bat or wait for instructions?
It depends on the situation, but I like to take initiative when it is appropriate.
5️⃣ How do company changes across the board affect employees?
They usually affect routines, expectations, and sometimes motivation.
✏️ Atividade: Complete as Frases
Complete as frases com a expressão correta.