Today’s Phrases are from: Superbly Said Episode 3
It Takes a Village + Baby Steps
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Welcome! Here’s what to expect:
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House Rules
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Flip a coin
Definition: To make a decision by tossing a coin.
"When we couldn’t decide on a movie, we just flipped a coin."
"He flipped a coin to choose which university to attend."
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Flip a coin
Discussion Question:
Have you ever made an important decision by flipping a coin (or something similar in your culture)? How did it turn out?
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At the drop of a hat�
Definition: Immediately, without hesitation.
�"She would leave her work at the drop of a hat if her kids needed her."
�"My dog is ready for a walk at the drop of a hat."
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At the drop of a hat�
Is there something or someone you would help at the drop of a hat? Why?
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Breakout Discussion Room #2
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Live and learn
Definition: To learn from your experiences and mistakes.
"She forgot to bring her umbrella and got soaked, but you live and learn."
"Trying new things can be scary, but you live and learn from each experience."
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Live and learn
Can you share a situation where you made a mistake but learned from it? How did it change your perspective?
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Case by case
Definition: Depending on the individual circumstances.
"We handle each request on a case-by-case basis."
"Deciding where to travel next will be a case-by-case decision based on current conditions."
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Case by case
Do you think it's better to have fixed rules or to handle things case by case? Why?
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Breakout Discussion Room #2
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Birds of a feather flock together�
Definition: People who are similar to each other often spend time together.
�"In high school, it was clear that birds of a feather flock together, as all the athletes hung out with each other."
�"Even in a diverse city, you’ll notice birds of a feather flock together in certain neighborhoods."
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Birds of a feather flock together��Discussion Question: �
Have you ever noticed 'birds of a feather flock together' in your own life or in your community? How do you think this affects social dynamics?
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Fend for oneself
Definition: To take care of and provide for oneself without help from others.
"When I moved out for college, I had to learn to fend for myself."
"In the wild, animals must fend for themselves to survive."
�"After losing his job, he had to fend for himself until he found new employment."
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Fend for oneself
Have you ever had to fend for yourself in a challenging situation? How did you handle it?
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Breakout Discussion Room #2
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