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    water cooler

    US /ˈwɔtɚ ˈkulɚ/

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    UK /ˈwɔ:tə ˈku:lə/

    A2
    n.NounA device that cools and dispenses drinking water.
    The employees often gathered around the water cooler to chat.
    n.NounA place or situation where people informally exchange news and gossip.
    The latest office gossip was always circulating around the water cooler.

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    Body language online - 6 Minute English

    06:21Body language online - 6 Minute English
    • One of the ways we can overcome this is by creating intentional moments in our meetings for the water cooler effect.

      One of the ways we can overcome this is by creating intentional moments in our meetings for the water cooler effect.

    • And she uses the expression the water cooler effect, which comes from the United States, where office workers sometimes meet at the water fountain to chat.

      And she uses the expression the water cooler effect, which comes from the United States, where office workers sometimes meet at the water fountain to chat.

    A2

    Working in the Office of the Future

    03:55Working in the Office of the Future
    • the office, maybe they'll go on down to the water cooler for some juicy gossip.

      the office, maybe they'll go on down to the water cooler for some juicy gossip.

    • Maybe they'll go on down to the water cooler for some juicy gossip.

      Maybe they'll go on down to the water cooler for some juicy gossip.

    B1

    Improve Vocabulary and Sleep Learning and Listen To Spoken English Conversation

    53:52Improve Vocabulary and Sleep Learning and Listen To Spoken English Conversation
    • water cooler where the employees could get a drink of water a hole punch to make holes and sheets of paper and

      water cooler where the employees could get a drink of water a hole punch to make holes and sheets of paper and

    • a water cooler where the employees could get a drink of water;

      a water cooler where the employees could get a drink of water;

    B1

    Good Interview Answer to "Tell me about yourself" YouTube Top Pick

    05:11Good Interview Answer to "Tell me about yourself" YouTube Top Pick
    • for the water cooler after you get the job. I'm gonna tell you the wrong way to

      for the water cooler after you get the job. I'm gonna tell you the wrong way to

    • Save your personal interests for the water cooler after you get the job.

      Save your personal interests for the water cooler after you get the job.

    A2

    Dan Abrams: Trump could veto release of Epstein files

    04:41Dan Abrams: Trump could veto release of Epstein files
    • We talk about it at the water cooler.

      We talk about it at the water cooler.

    • We talk about it at the water cooler.

      We talk about it at the water cooler.

    B2

    Criticise POLITELY without being RUDE | Polite English Criticism Phrases

    12:06Criticise POLITELY without being RUDE | Polite English Criticism Phrases
    • "I've noticed that you've been spending a lot of time by the water cooler," or "I've noticed that you aren't always reaching your deadlines." It's a nice way of saying, "I've been observing you,

      "I've noticed that you've been spending a lot of time by the water cooler," or "I've noticed that you aren't always reaching your deadlines." It's a nice way of saying, "I've been observing you,

    • a lot of time by the water cooler

      a lot of time by the water cooler

    A2

    Speaking English: How to Pronounce "Water" in American English (It's Not Easy!) #TeamWater

    12:16Speaking English: How to Pronounce "Water" in American English (It's Not Easy!) #TeamWater
    • Excuse me, where's your water cooler?

      Excuse me, where's your water cooler?

    • Excuse me, where's your water cooler?

      Excuse me, where's your water cooler?

    A2

    Top 20 Things You Missed In Fallout Season 2

    18:40Top 20 Things You Missed In Fallout Season 2
    • The water cooler is empty.

      The water cooler is empty.

    B2

    Top 10 Things You Missed In Fallout Season 2 So Far

    10:25Top 10 Things You Missed In Fallout Season 2 So Far
    • The water cooler is empty.

      The water cooler is empty.

    B2

    What 85 years of research says is the real key to happiness | Robert Waldinger: Full Interview

    01:38What 85 years of research says is the real key to happiness | Robert Waldinger: Full Interview
    • That's why the water cooler at work has become iconic, you know, or it could be the coffee machine at work.

      That's why the water cooler at work has become iconic, you know, or it could be the coffee machine at work.

    • That's why the water cooler at work has become iconic, or it could be the coffee machine at work, but

      That's why the water cooler at work has become iconic, or it could be the coffee machine at work, but

    B1