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id: 67cb3223850dc57015d67366
title: Task 148
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-148
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# --description--

This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied.

# --instructions--

Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot:  

`breathing room`, `ease the pressure`, `in the loop`, `misunderstandings`, `overwhelmed`, `short on`, and `tension`.  

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`Bob: Hi, Maria. I heard there was some BLANK in the last team meeting. Can we talk about it?`  

`Maria: Sure, Bob. It's about the new deadline. The team is really worried it's too tight. They're feeling quite BLANK with the extra workload.`  

`Bob: I see. Did they mention why they think it's too tight?`  

`Maria: Yes, they said they're already putting in extra hours. If we add more tasks, it could lead to burnout.`  

`Bob: So, did they say how we could fix it?`  

`Maria: They mentioned a couple of things. First, they really need more support. We're quite BLANK a few roles, which makes it hard to meet the new deadline.`  

`Bob: Okay, is there anything else we should consider?`  

`Maria: They also said the communication isn't great. Because they often don't hear about changes until it's too late. It'd be helpful if we had more regular check-ins.`  

`Bob: That makes sense. Could you set up a weekly meeting to discuss progress and keep everyone BLANK? It might help reduce stress and avoid BLANK.`  

`Maria: Sure, I can do that. But to really BLANK, we might need to adjust the deadline, even if it's just a few days. This would give the team some BLANK.`  

`Bob: I'll look into it. Could you also find out how much extra time they really need?`  

`Maria: Sure, I'll talk to the team and let you know what they say. Let's also plan a meeting to discuss resources with HR.`  

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`tension`  

### --feedback--  

This refers to stress or conflict in a situation.

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`overwhelmed`  

### --feedback--  

This describes feeling overloaded or unable to handle something.

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`short on`  

### --feedback--  

This means lacking or not having enough of something.

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`in the loop`  

### --feedback--  

This means keeping someone informed.

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`misunderstandings`  

### --feedback--  

This refers to failures in communication that cause confusion. It's in the plural. 

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`ease the pressure`  

### --feedback--  

This means to reduce stress or difficulty.

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`breathing room`  

### --feedback--  

This refers to extra space or time to relieve pressure.
