Lesson 2 Out to Win

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Lesson 2 Out to Win!

David	I can make it. I'm out to win!
Ana	You'll make it, David. Just put your best foot forward in all you do.
David	I certainly try. I know life has its ups and downs and hard times to get through, but it's important to make the best of every situation.
Ana	That's right. And if a plan falls through, we have to try and try again.
David	I don't give up, Ana, you know that. I'm determined to make out well.
Ana	Why not? just be on your toes and keep your eyes open. There are opportunities everywhere. You only have to search out and take advantage of them whenever possible.
David	Well, Ana, like you, I'm a go-getter, so I'm sure to make it!
Ana	With your confidence and optimism, you will. You've already come a long way.

Pelajaran 2 Berhasil!

David	Saya bisa. Saya berhasil!
Ana	Kamu akan berhasil, David. Lakukan segala sesuatunya dengan sebaik mungkin
David	saya pasti berusaha. Saya tahu suka duka kehidupan and masa-masa sulit untuk dilalui, tapi perlu untuk ceria di setiap situasi.
Ana	Benar. Dan jika apa yang direncanakan gagal, kita harus coba dan coba lagi.
David	Saya tidak menyerah, Ana, kamu tahu itu. Saya berusaha untuk membuatnya berhasil.
Ana	Kenapa tidak? siap dan waspadalah. Kesempatan ada di mana-mana. Kamu hanya harus mencari dan memanfaatkannya kapanpun.
David	Yah, Ana, seperti kamu, saya seorang pekerja keras, pasti saya akan berhasil!
Ana	Dengan kepercayaan dan keoptimisanmu, Kamu akan berhasil. Kamu sudah ada peningkatan.

Definitions

out to win: berusaha agar berhasil, rencana agar berhasil

David is out to win. He plans to succeed in all he does.

to put one's best foot forward: untuk melakukan sebaik mungkin, untuk menuju ke jalan yang terbaik untuk mengesankan seseorang.

Put your best foot forward at the interview! Do the best you can by dressing well, showing interest, and demonstrating your abilities.

ups and downs: suka duka

Doesn't everyone ups and downs? Doesn't everyone have good days and bad days?

to make the best of: untuk seceria mungkin dalam situasi yang tidak nyaman, untuk beradaptasi

They made the best of their living quarters. They tried to be cheerful in their living quarters although they didn't like them.

to fall through: gagal, gagal meraih keinginan

Why did his plans to go to Florida fall through? Why didn't he go to Florida?

to give up: kehilangan harapan, berhenti berusaha, tidak punya keinginan

She refuses to give up. She refuses to lose hope.

on one's toes: siap

By being on her toes, she got the job. By being alert and well-prepared, she had an excellent interview.

to keep one's eyes open: siaga, waspada

He kept his eyes open and found an excellent apartment. By being alert and watchful, he found the apartment he wanted.

to search out: menemukan melalui usaha, berusaha menemukan melalui pengamatan

He searchs out opportunities. He tries to find them.

to take advantage of: menggunakan kesempatan sebaik mungkin, memanfaatkan kesempatan

Take advantage of free education! Use the opportunity to improve yourself.

go-getter: orang yang punya keinginan kuat untuk sukses, pekerja keras

He is a real go-getter. He works hard and intends to succeed.

to come a long way: untuk meningkatkan, peningkatan

She came a long way in a short time. She progressed substantially in a short time.