Today is the last class in our current four-class set. The phrase of the week is, 'keeps companies on their toes.' We use this phrase to describe when someone should be aware or cautious about what is happening around them. For example, "The CEO is visiting next week, we need to be on our toes."

The reading is about the Diamond Model. This is an economic model used to gauge market competitiveness. Our listening material is about Irish Pubs. Please be able to describe the vocabulary words.

Vocabulary

• nail it (slang phrase) "nailed it" means you got something exactly right, or did something perfectly
• nook- (noun) a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security.
• haphazard- (adj) lacking any obvious principle of organization.
• deliberate- (adj) done consciously and intentionally. (verb) engage in long and careful consideration. 

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