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# Manager and Secretary

## Expressions with manager

* become a manager
* speak to / see the manager
* inform / notify the manager
* complain to the manager
* **put (you) through to the manager**
* the manager fires / dismisses / sacks (you)

## Expressions with secretary

* work as a secretary
* secretaries arrange / cancel (appointments)

## Exercise

### Common expressions

1. I asked to speak to the manager, but she was in a meeting. - c
2. Can you put me through to the sales manager, please? - g
3. The manager sacked her because she was often late for work. - a
4. I'll get my secretary to arrange a meeting for Thursday morning. - e
5. Liza has been promoted. She's become the assistant manager of the York office. - b
6. If you are unable to come to work, notify your line manager immediately. - d
7. I'd complain to the manager if you want something done about it. - h
8. Michael works as a part-time secretary for a car hire company. - f