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Interacting in a Small Group

Take on: opinion of
Tear-jerker: a sad movie, story, or book
TGIF: acronym for Thank God It’s Friday!
Toastmasters: an international public-speaking group.
“Toast” comes from the custom of raising a glass to say
nice things about a person, people, or groups. Toasts
are usually made on special occasions (weddings,
anniversaries, job promotions, retirements, to name a
few). A “master” is someone who excels at something.
Toastmasters is devoted to helping people improve
their public speaking skills.
Tongue-tied: not able to speak easily out of nervousness
or embarrassment
Under the weather: not feeling well, feeling sick
Wrap up: to end, to finish, to close

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