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The Inheritance Game
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Plot overview
After the sudden death of a powerful patriarch, his scattered family members return to vie for control of his vast empire and massive inheritance. Sibling rivalry, hidden secrets, and ruthless corporate espionage turn the probate process into a dangerous game where trust is a luxury no one can afford.
Level insight
Vocabulary involves legal, financial, and corporate terminology; dialogue often uses formal or manipulative language essential for high-stakes business discussions.
Learning goals
Master vocabulary related to wills, trusts, and financial assets.
Practice expressions used for negotiation and asserting control in formal settings.
Learn how to discuss complex legal strategies and corporate governance.
Lingos you'll learn in this series
know one's place
phrase
An idiomatic phrase meaning to be aware of one's low or subordinate social position or rank, often used negatively to assert dominance.
curse the day that...
phrase
An idiomatic expression of extreme regret, wishing that a particular moment or event (often negative) had never happened.
out of context
phrase
Separated from the surrounding text or circumstances, often resulting in a misunderstanding of the original meaning (usually used after 'taken' or 'pulled').
what gives
phrase
An informal expression used to ask what is happening, what is the reason, or what the problem is, often when something unexpected occurs.
have no more time for this
phrase
A pragmatic expression used to signal that one is tired of a discussion or activity and wishes to end it immediately.
curse the day that...
phrase
An idiomatic expression of extreme regret, wishing that a particular moment or event (often negative) had never happened.
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