The document discusses several common idioms related to the word "track". It defines idioms such as "to track something down" meaning to search until finding something, "to backtrack" meaning to change an opinion or position, and "to be on the right track" meaning pursuing the correct approach. Other idioms covered include "to keep track of" meaning to monitor progress, "to lose track of" meaning to lose contact or forget, and "to cover one's tracks" meaning to conceal one's actions.
19. Summary
IDIOM DEFINITION
To track something or someone down To search until you find
To backtrack • To revert to a previous opinion or
position
• to back up to review something
To be on the right track To find the correct procedure, person
or course of action.
To keep track of • To be informed about
• To follow the progress of
something or someone
To lose track of • To lose touch with
• To forget and/or be unable to find
To fast track To accelerate the pace of the normal
process of something
To cover one’s tracks To conceal one’s actions and/or
intentions
A proven track record Impressive professional achievements
20. Your Turn!
Write at least one sentence for each idiom
with track
Vary the tenses of the sentences
Make sure your sentences are something
you might reasonably say or write in a
business environment.