Hyundai Factory ICE Raid: Workers Drop What They’re Doing | Phrasal Verb News

Episode overviewAt a Hyundai factory in Alabama, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a dramatic raid. Workers on the assembly line were suddenly told to drop what they were doing and line up to be questioned. By the end of the day, 475 employees were arrested in what ICE described as a major undertaking.The raid is part of a sweeping policy to crack down on illegal immigration and hiring practices. But it has already come under fire from community leaders who say the approach was far too aggressive.In this episode of Phrasal Verb News, we’ll break down the story and learn four useful phrasal verbs and idioms you can use in your professional life.What you will learndrop what you’re doing – to immediately stop your current activityEn español: dejar lo que estás haciendocrack down (on) – to take strong measures to stop somethingEn español: reprimir / tomar medidas enérgicas contracome under fire – to be criticized or attacked verballyEn español: ser criticado / estar bajo fuegomajor undertaking – a very large or difficult projectEn español: gran proyecto / esfuerzo importantePractice promptsHave you ever had to drop what you were doing because of an urgent situation?What’s something your government or company is cracking down on right now?Have you ever seen someone come under fire at work? For what reason?What’s the last major undertaking you worked on?Why listen?This episode takes a dramatic real-world event and turns it into an English learning opportunity. You’ll understand the news and learn idioms you can use in meetings, negotiations, and business discussions.Connect✉️ Email me at [email protected] for private or group classes.🎧 Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss the next episode of Phrasal Verb News.