Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: Work and Teamwork
Explore work and teamwork with eight useful expressions, including get down to something, pitch in, pull your weight. Read the meanings and examples, then use the language in eight B2 discussion questions.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Eight expressions with meanings and example sentences
- Eight matching discussion questions
- One printable page
- Open-ended speaking practice
Explore eight teamwork expressions, from getting down to work and pitching in to passing the buck and handing responsibility over. Discussion balances extra effort with fair expectations.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Prepare the one-page adult B2 sheet. There is no fixed key. Read the complete examples, including the department complaint illustrating pass the buck.
- Compare pitch in, pull your weight and go the extra mile: joining in, contributing fairly and exceeding expectations are different.
- Discuss the eight questions in pairs, explaining how to check shared understanding and decide whether to take on extra responsibilities.
- Practise an imagined project handover, then discuss how passing the buck differs from a clear transfer of responsibility.
Support and extension
Offer a small group-event scenario for support. Extend by agreeing on reasonable limits to extra effort rather than assuming good teamwork means accepting every request.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
