QB 30 July 20

Vocabulary: the gig economy

means

a. the IT sector (anything relating to computer technology)

b. the use of freelance workers and temporary work contracts

c. a billion dollar economy

Idiom: The lights are on, but nobody's home.

means

a. The person is not very intelligent.

b. It's a good time for thieves to steal from an empty house.

c. Think of the environment, and turn out the lights before you go out.

Grammar: Which is correct?

I lost my keys =

a. I didn't arrive to find my keys.

b. I mustn't find my keys.

c. I couldn't find my keys.

Vocabulary: the gig economy

means

b: the use of freelance workers and temporary work contracts, independent contractors, flexible work

Examples: freelancers, drivers, deliverers, social media managers, content writers, AI developers, chefs, photographers, pet sitters, personal shoppers, virtual assistants ...

Idiom: The lights are on, but nobody's home.

means

a. The person is not very intelligent (smart). The person is not reacting to a situation or paying attention. (Very informal / Used in humour - don't say this to your boss)

Examples:

• Hello! Earth to Johnnie! Stop staring into space (looking at nothing in particular / zoning out). - The lights are on but nobody's home.

• Sorry to say, but Karen is not always too intelligent. The lights are on but nobody's home, if you know what I mean.

Grammar:

c. I couldn't find my keys. (I was not able to find my keys.) *"can" in the past is "could"