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Episode description
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach you some useful expressions to use to talk about doing the bare minimum amount of work. After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to gossip about your lazy coworkers using completely natural English!
Fun fact
According to a study done by Peter Jonason, a professor at Western Sydney University, men are more likely to cut corners at work than women. The study found that people with certain personality traits, such as low levels of honesty and high levels of manipulation, self-interest, and pride, were more likely to cut corners at work. Lastly, the study suggested that those diagnosed as psychopaths were likely to make more money than their peers who do not cut corners.
Expressions included in the study guide
- To cut corners
- Bare minimum
- Surefire
- To smell [something]
- To half-ass [something]
- To blow it
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Catch Word #219 – Cut corners
Episode description
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach you some useful expressions to use to talk about doing the bare minimum amount of work. After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to gossip about your lazy coworkers using completely natural English!Fun fact
According to a study done by Peter Jonason, a professor at Western Sydney University, men are more likely to cut corners at work than women. The study found that people with certain personality traits, such as low levels of honesty and high levels of manipulation, self-interest, and pride, were more likely to cut corners at work. Lastly, the study suggested that those diagnosed as psychopaths were likely to make more money than their peers who do not cut corners.Expressions included in the study guide
- To cut corners
- Bare minimum
- Surefire
- To smell [something]
- To half-ass [something]
- To blow it
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Kassy White
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Kassy White
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Project manager: Jessica Cox
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