Now the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. There are many American expressions that use parts of the body. These include the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and even the heart. Today, we will tell you some expressions that use other body parts: the back, shoulders, and chest.
When I'm ________ a lot of ________ at work, my back and neck will start to hurt. Sometimes this ________ is the result of too much work. I have too many things to do, because my ________ is on my back all the time. In other words, my ________ is always telling me to do things. Sometimes I want my employer to get off my back. I want her to stop ________ me and making too many ________ on my time. I can not say this however. I would never turn my back on her and refuse to help when there is a need. If I ________ to help, my supervisor might say bad things about me behind my back. She might criticize me when I'm not present. This would surely be a ________ in the back. It is never kind to ________harm or say bad things about other people. Sometimes, when I'm very ________ in my job, my employer gives me a ________ on the back. She praises my work. She might even say: I will scratch your back if you will scratch mine. This means she will do something for me if I do something helpful for her ________. Such an offer usually comes straight from the shoulder. My supervisor has a very direct, open and honest way of speaking. I know that my employer carries a lot on her shoulders. She ______________ many things at the office. And because she is so important she sometimes gets to rub shoulders with the top of the officials. She gets to spend time with some very important people.I believe the top official________ my superior. He never gives her the cold shoulder. He is never unfriendly to her. He always treats her like she is an important part of the organization. I also value my supervisor. In fact, I think she is very ________ in her job. Of course, I could yell my opinion at the top of my lungs or as loudly as I possibly could. It might even feel good to get my ________ off my chest. It is always helpful to tell people how you fell, so that your ________ do not trouble you. But it is not necessary for me to praise my superior because most of my co-workers feel the __________ way about her. So I think I'll just save my breath. I will keep silent, because talking or repeating myself will not do any good.
Now the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. There are many American expressions that use parts of the body. These include the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and even the heart. Today, we will tell you some expressions that use other body parts: the back, shoulders, and chest.
When I'm facing a lot of pressure at work, my back and neck will start to hurt. Sometimes this tension is the result of too much work. I have too many things to do, because my supervisor is on my back all the time. In other words, my employer is always telling me to do things. Sometimes I want my employer to get off my back. I want her to stop criticizing me and making too many demands on my time. I can not say this however. I would never turn my back on her and refuse to help when there is a need. If I did refuse to help, my supervisor might say bad things about me behind my back. She might criticize me when I'm not present. This would surely be a stab in the back. It is never kind to unfairly harm or say bad things about other people. Sometimes, when I'm very productive in my job, my employer gives me a pat on the back. She praises my work. She might even say: I will scratch your back if you will scratch mine. This means she will do something for me if I do something helpful for her in exchange. Such an offer usually comes straight from the shoulder. My supervisor has a very direct, open and honest way of speaking. I know that my employer carries a lot on her shoulders. She is responsible for many things at the office. And because she is so important she sometimes gets to rub shoulders with the top of the officials. She gets to spend time with some very important people.I believe the top official values my superior. He never gives her the cold shoulder. He is never unfriendly to her. He always treats her like she is an important part of the organization. I also value my supervisor. In fact, I think she is very effective in her job. Of course, I could yell my opinion at the top of my lungs or as loudly as I possibly could. It might even feel good to get my emotions off my chest. It is always helpful to tell people how you fell, so that your emotions do not trouble you. But if is not necessary for me to praise my superior most of my co-workers feel the exactly same way about her. So I think I'll just save my breath. I will keep silent. because talking or repeating myself will not do any good