Ex.3. Study the following English idioms.

Ex.2. Look at these extracts from various CSR reports. Match the correct expressions (a-h) with the multiword verbs in italics.

The bottom line If I had to the time has come for Let’s be two sides of the same coin pay lip service to face it

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1. … define CSR, I would say: the pursuit of profit is not enough; that compnies need principles and that stakeholders want to see those principles in action.

2. …honest, a decade ago few companies with social environmental program were unwilling to speak out for fear of being called hypocrites.

3. Let’s …, ethics and responsibility are….

4. I don’t think companies can just … CSR and ignore what’s happening around them without contributing to society.

5. I think … companies to adopt and embrace CSR because … is they know it’s more likely to create wealth and shareholder value.

a) gradually stopped using

b) done as expected or promised

c) do the same thing

d) avoid doing anything about

e) can be included in or classified as

f) ensure we do what we've promised

g) formally established

h) explain in a clear way

1. We think it is vital that we set out what we expect of our suppliers.

2. The company's policy is not to shy away from difficult issues.

3. We hope this initiative will motivate others in the industry to follow suit.

4. The company is taking action in this area and has already phased out a number of suspect chemicals.

5. This will enable our stakeholders to hold us to account.

6. Our strategy falls into three categories.

7. Their work is carried out in accordance with safety standards.

8. The Social Responsibility team was set up in 2013.

On the ball - To know what's happening. To be aware.

Stay ahead of the game – to be leaders in the field/business environment.

Plain sailing – An easy or simple situation.

Approaching the finishing line – Nearing the end.

A two horse race – A close contest between two groups or companies.

On the ropes - In a very bad situation/ Close to defeat.

Score an own goal – To make a mistake which has the opposite effect from what was hoped.

to level playing field – A situation which is the same for everyone.

In a league of their own – Much better than the rest.

Hit it out of the park – To have great success.

Drop the ball – make a mistake/to disappoint everyone.

Now choose the idiom which best completes each sentence:

1. The government have ___ by introducing new laws, making it fairer for all businesses.

a.staying ahead of the game b. levelled the playing field

c. dropped the ball

2.No problem. With all your experience, you will find this project to be ___.

a.a level playing field b.plain sailing c. on the ropes

3.No one makes better cars than Ferrari. I think they are ___.

a.in a league of their own b.a two horse race c. a level playing field

4. Great presentation, Mike. You really ___.

a.hit it out of the park b.approached the finishing line c. dropped the ball

5.We are ___ as the project must be finished by next week.

a.approaching the finish line b.in a league of our own c.plain sailing

6. Sam ___ when he lost the report.

a.dropped the ball b.hit it out of the park c.on the ropes

7. The company is having a terrible year. They are not bankrupt, but they’re definitely ___.

a.in a league of their own b.ahead of the game c.on the ropes

8.The bank ___ by introducing unpopular charges. They lost a lot of customers.

a.scored an own goal b.were on the ropes c.were on the ball

9. Sony ___ by always thinking of new exciting products.

a.stay ahead of the game b.score an own goal c.are plain sailing

10.It is a ___ between Microsoft and Mac in the computer world.

a.approach the finishing line b.hit the ball out of the park c. two horse race

11. That new guy seems ___, he learns fast.

a.on the ropes b.on the ball c.scored an own goal

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