Today we will review three new Expressions. 24/7, At stake, and Yes man. Review the definitions below and then look at the 3 example sentences for each expression. After reviewing the information, try to make your own examples for each expression.
| EXPRESSION | MEANING |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) |
| At stake | (To be at risk) |
| Yes man | (A weak person who always agrees with their political leader or their superior at work) |
24/7
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | In New York City, a lot of stores are open 24/7. |
| 2 | The Dongdaemun shopping market in Korea is open 24/7. |
| 3 | I had to leave my previous apartment because my neighbors played loud music 24/7. |
AT STAKE
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | How much money is at stake? |
| 2 | Many jobs will be at stake if this deal does not happen. |
| 3 | There is a great deal at stake, so please think carefully. |
YES MAN
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Michael is the yes man of our office. |
| 2 | Stop being a yes man. You should voice your opinion just like everyone else. |
| 3 | If you continue to be the yes man, you will never grow as an individual. |
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