✨ Lesson ✨#41/✨ 💯✨ Speak like a native! ✨

Fiddle while Rome burns: Meaning: To take little to no productive action during a crisis. Explanation: This phrase alludes to the historical event of the Great Fire of Rome, where the Roman emperor Nero was said to have played the fiddle (or lyre) while his city was engulfed in flames. It implies a lack of urgency or concern during a critical situation. Examples: a) "Instead of addressing the urgent issues, the government seems to be fiddling while Rome burns, focusing on trivial matters." b) "We can't afford to fiddle while Rome burns. We need to act quickly to mitigate the impact of the economic crisis."

Pressed for time: Meaning: Having a small or limited amount of time available; in a hurry. Explanation: When someone is "pressed for time," they are under significant time constraints and feel the pressure to complete a task or meet a deadline quickly. Examples: a) "I'm sorry, but I can't chat right now. I'm pressed for time and need to finish this report." b) "We're pressed for time, so let's focus on the most critical aspects of the project and complete them first."

First things first: Meaning: Important matters should be dealt with before other things. Explanation: This phrase emphasizes the need to prioritize tasks or address essential matters before moving on to less important or trivial ones. Examples: a) "Let's focus on finishing the urgent tasks first. Remember, first things first." b) "Before we discuss the budget for the upcoming project, let's address the client's concerns. First things first."

Put forth: Meaning: To suggest or propose an idea or solution. Explanation: When someone "puts forth" an idea, they present it for consideration or discussion. Examples: a) "She put forth a compelling argument to support her position." b) "I would like to put forth a suggestion for improving our customer service department."

In the meantime: Meaning: While something else is happening or being waited for. Explanation: This phrase is used to refer to the period of time between two events or actions. It indicates that something else is happening concurrently or temporarily. Examples: a) "The repairs will take a few hours. In the meantime, you can relax in the waiting area." b) "The movie starts at 8 PM. In the meantime, let's grab some dinner."