Foreign Phrases, Business

Terms & Phrasal Words

Foreign Phrases & their meanings:
Not every word we use when speaking or writing English is actually
English. Many English words share Latin roots with the Romance
languages such as Spanish, French and Italian. 'De facto' is a commonly
used Latin word in English.

'De facto' means 'in fact' or 'whether by right or not'. It is commonly

used in contrast to the term "de jure", which means "by law". Example:
He may have lived in the UK for a period of time, but his de facto home
was France. Another commonly used Latin expression is 'ab initio'. It
means 'from the beginning'. Example: The first ab initio candidates will
be selected by next month.
Foreign Phrases & their meanings:
What is the meaning of 'felo de se'? 'Felo de se' means 'suicide'.
Example: This appears to be the earliest reported felo de se in New
Zealand. What is 'fait accompli'? It means 'an accomplished fact' or 'a
thing already done'. Example: The enemy's defeat was a fait accompli
long before the formal surrender. What is the meaning of 'Alpha and
omega'? It means 'the beginning and ending'. Example: Collective
beginning is seen as the alpha and omega of trade unionism. What do
you mean by 'ad libitum'? It is a Latin word which means 'according to
pleasure'. Example: We maintained the animals on an ad libitum diet.
Foreign Phrases & their Meanings:
What is 'coup de grace'? It means 'a final blow' or 'shot given to kill a
wounded person'. Example: He administered the coup de grace with a
knife. What is 'au revoir'? It means 'good bye until we meet again'.
What is the meaning of 'ad infinitum'? It means 'forever' or 'to infinity'.
Example: Registration is for seven years and may be renewed ad
infinitum. What is the meaning of the expression 'en bloc'? It means 'all
together' or 'all at the same time'. Example: The selectors should resign
en bloc. What does 'ex gratia' mean? It means 'money that is given as a
favour or gift'. Example: Ex gratia payments were made to all those who
had been affected by the quake.
Foreign Phrases and their meaning:
• What is 'sub judice'? 'Sub judice' means 'under judicial consideration
and therefore prohibited from public discussion elsewhere'. Example:
The cases were still subjudice. What is 'Suo moto'? It means 'on its
own motion'. Example: The commission took suo moto control over
the matter. What do you mean by 'quid pro quo'? It means 'tit for tat'
or 'something that is given to a person in return for something they
have done'. Example: The government has promised food aid as a
quid pro quo for the stopping of violence.
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the
meaning of the foreign phrase.
1. The Latin word 'ab initio' means:

a) till the end b) from the beginning c) first alphabet d) expansion of

initials
Answer: b) from the beginning

2. The word 'felo de se' means:

a)absent minded b)in progress c)beloved d)suicide

Answer: d) suicide
Foreign Phrases & their meanings:
3. What is the meaning of the phrase 'fait accompli':

a) an accomplished fact b)in your presence c)best wishes d)with

prayers
Answer: a) an accomplished fact

4. What does 'Alpha and omega' mean?

a) the best option b) related to science c) the beginning and ending d)

finale
Answer: c) the beginning and ending
Foreign Phrases & their meanings:
5. The meaning of 'ad libitum' is:

a) for liberation b)for enjoyment c) according to interest d) according to pleasure

Answer: d) according to pleasure

6. The meaning of 'de facto' is:

a) by constitution b) by fact c) by truth d)by obligation

Answer: b) by fact

7. 'Coup de grace' means:

a) finishing touch b) final blow c) bullet shot d) disgrace

Answer: b) final blow

Foreign Phrases & their meanings:
8. The meaning of 'coup de'eat' is:

a) genocide b) reformation c) army coup d) overthrow, takeover

Answer: d) overthrow, takeover

9. 'Au revoir’ means:

a) goodbye b) Amen c) have a nice day d) nice to see you

Answer: a) goodbye

10. The meaning of 'Ad infinitum' is:

a) finite b) in bad faith c) for a limited period d)for ever

Answer: a) finite
Foreign Phrases & their meanings:
11. The meaning of 'en bloc' is:

a) the group b) as a whole c) a faction d) the majority

Answer: b) as a whole

12. 'Ex gratia' means:

a) as a gift b) dividend c) commission d) pension

Answer: a) As a gift

13. The meaning of 'sub judice' is:

a) against the rule b) under custody c) under judicial consideration d)
unchangingly
Answer: c) under judicial consideration
Foreign phrases & their meanings:
14. 'Suo moto' means:

a) legally b) on its own motion c) writ d) a motion by opposition

Answer: b) on its own motion

15. The meaning of 'Quid pro quo' is:

a) ditaribe b) violent reaction c) revenge d) tit for tat

Answer: d) tit for tat

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Activity 1 based on ER1:
Discuss the usage of the given words- 5 mins in break out rooms:

1. Paradigm shift
2. Data driven
3. ROI
4. Ballpark
5. Core competency
6. Cash cow
7. Due diligence
8. Deliverable
9. Stakeholder
10. Open door policy
Suggested answers:
1. Paradigm shift - a fundamental change in approach or
underlying assumptions
2. Data driven - determined by or dependent on the collection
or analysis of data.
3. ROI - Return on investment (ROI) measures the gain or loss
generated on an investment relative to the amount of money
invested. ROI is usually expressed as a percentage and is
typically used for personal financial decisions, to compare a
company's profitability or to compare the efficiency of
different investments.
Suggested Answers:
4. Ballpark - an area or range within which an amount or
estimate is likely to be correct.
5. Core competency - Core competencies are the resources
and capabilities that comprise the strategic advantages of a
business. A modern management theory argues that a
business must define, cultivate, and exploit its core
competencies in order to succeed against the competition.
Suggested Answers:
6. Cash cow - a business, investment, or product that provides a
steady income or profit.
7. Due diligence - reasonable steps taken by a person to avoid
committing a tort or offence.
Ex: a comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken by a
prospective buyer, especially to establish its assets and liabilities
and evaluate its commercial potential.
8. Deliverable - a thing able to be provided, especially as a
product of a development process.
Ex: "the company's primary method of measuring customer
feedback on deliverables"
Suggested Answers:
9. Stakeholder - a person with an interest or concern in
something, especially a business.
10. Open door policy - An open door policy (as related to the
business and corporate fields) is a communication policy in
which a manager, CEO, MD, president or supervisor leaves their
office door "open" in order to encourage openness and
transparency with the employees of that company.
Activity 2 based on ER 2- 5 minutes in Break out rooms. Discuss the usage of the following foreign words

1. Bonafide
2. Defacto
3. Dejure
4. Bonvoyage
5. Fait accompli
6. Subjudice
7. Pro bono
8. Modus operandi
9. En masse
10. Prima facie
Meanings of foreign words:
1. Bonafide – genuine, real, without intention to deceive
2. Defacto – in fact whether by right or not, in effect, in reality
3. Dejure - according to rightful entitlement or claim; by right, legally
4. Bonvoyage - used to express good wishes to someone about to set
off on a journey.
5. Fait accompli - a thing that has already happened or been decided
before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option
but to accept it.
Meaning of Foreign Words:
6. Subjudice - under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited
from public discussion elsewhere. Ex: "the cases were still sub judice"
7. Pro bono - denoting work undertaken without charge, especially
legal work for a client on low income. Ex: "the attorneys are representing
him pro bono"
8. Modus operandi - a particular way or method of doing something.
Ex: "every killer has his own special modus operandi“
9. En Masse - in a group; all together. Ex: "the cabinet immediately
resigned en masse"
10. Prima facie - based on the first impression; accepted as correct
until proved otherwise. Ex: "a prima facie case of professional
misconduct"
Activity 3 - Phrasal Verbs based on EW 1
Make sentences with these phrasal verbs:
• 1. Fall apart- break into pieces
• 2. Go against- oppose
• 3. Hang in there- Stay positive
• 4. Drop out- quit
• 5. Do over- do again
• 6. Check out- Leave hotel/ look at: assess
• 7. Call around- phone many people
• 8. Back up- support
• 9. Blow up- explore
• 10. Break down- get upset/ stop functioning
Pre reading material for next week’s classes:
2.1 Asynchronous Activity; Essential Reading (ER1)
The chapter discuss the elements of a successful speech delivery. Read
and come prepared to speak in the class.
2.2 Asynchronous Activity Essential Reading (ER2) Common Errors
The reading will give a glimpse of the errors that occur.
2.3 Asynchronous Activity Essential Reading (ER3) Words often
confused
Read the list of commonly confused words and come prepared for the
class activity.