Word of the Day

lay of
1. The company laid of 120 workers last year.
2. If we lose the contract, then we will have to lay of
some staff.
3. He was laid of during the recession.

lay of : dismissing from the job because the company

does not have enough work.
Rewrite the following sentences using lay
of :
1. The company will have to end the jobs of 150 workers if
sales dont improve.

2. She lost her job when the company closed down the
factory.

3. They dismissed half the workforce due to falling orders.

Key :

1. The company will have to lay off 150 workers if sales

dont improve.

2. She was laid off when the company closed down the
factory.

3. They laid off half the workforce due to falling orders.

Idiom of the Day
go the extra mile
1. If your goal is to become an IAS officer, you must develop the
habit of going the extra mile.
2. MNCs pay good package if you are ready to go the extra mile.
3. He needs to go the extra mile if he wants to be promoted
fast.

go the extra mile : make special effort

Make 3 sentences using this idiom.

Activity of the Day
Priority Pyramid