Listen to three conversations using idioms about health.
Learn vocabulary from the lesson!!
Health scare – A health concern
Put off – Postpone or do later
Check in with – To report to someone
Check out – Find information about something
Keep us posted – Inform people of your activity
Laid up – Home sick
Catch a bug – Get sick
Sick as a dog – Very sick
It’s going around – An illness is spreading
Stick to myself – To be alone or isolated
Come down with something – Get sick
Catch the flu / a cold – Get the flu / a cold
Recharge my batteries – Get some rest
Look/feel haggard – Look/feel very exhausted
Fresh as a daisy – Feel great or refreshed
Conversation 1 – In the Meeting
A: Thanks for attending the meeting. Is everyone here?
B: Yes, we are all here.
A: I’m sure you are all aware of the recent health scare.
C: Yes, what should we do about our business trips?
A: We want you to put off all travel for a month.
D: What about working in the office?
A: You can work from home, but just check in with the office daily.
B: Also, please check out the company health page for updates.
A: Yes, and keep us posted on your activity.
E: Can I still come in to the office?
A: Yes, just be safe. Wash your hands often and monitor your health.
E: I will take extra precaution.
A: Thanks everyone. Take care of yourself and be safe.
Conversation 2 – At Yoga
A: Hey, we missed you last week.
B: Yeah, I was laid up for a few days.
A: Really, did you catch a bug?
B: Yeah, I was sick as a dog.
A: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
B: Yeah, be careful. It’s going around.
A: Yeah, I try to stick to myself.
Conversation 3 – In the Office
W: Why did you go home early yesterday?
M: I thought I was coming down with something.
W: Oh, did you catch the flu?
M: No, I just needed to recharge my batteries.
W: Yeah, you looked a bit haggard.
M: Yeah, after a good night’s sleep I felt as fresh as a daisy.
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