Bitesize Business English #17: Build

The video tutorial explores the concept of 'building' in various contexts, such as constructing a house, developing a company, or fostering relationships. It delves into idioms like 'building bridges' and 'Rome wasn't built in a day', emphasizing patience and reconciliation. The tutorial also covers phrasal verbs like 'build up' and 'build on', explaining how they relate to creating expectations and enhancing existing work.

What does the idiom 'building bridges' mean?

• Constructing a physical bridge

• Making amends after a disagreement

• Building a company

• Creating a new relationship

What is the main lesson from the idiom 'Rome wasn't built in a day'?

• Great things take time to create

• Patience is not necessary for quality

• Rome is a city with many buildings

• Building is a quick process

What does the phrasal verb 'build up' mean?

• To add to existing work

• To physically construct something

• To create anticipation or expectation

• To make something an integral part

How is the phrasal verb 'build on' used?

• To start a new project from scratch

• To add to and improve existing work

• To create a new relationship

• To dismantle something

What does it mean to 'build something into something'?

• To remove something from a system

• To construct a new building

• To make something an integral part of another

• To make something a separate entity