05.03.2024

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Echoing
Presenter: "The positive feedback from our clients is 'Echoing' the success of our latest product release."
öğrenmeye başla
Resembling or reminiscent of an echo; reverberating or repeating a similar sentiment or effect.
Presenter: "The positive feedback from our clients is '____________________' the success of our latest product release."
Two Thirds
What fraction of the cake was eaten?
öğrenmeye başla
An amount equal to two out of three parts of a whole.
We ate two thirds of the cake at the party, leaving only a small portion for later.
Fairy-Tale Land
Manager: "Your budget proposal seems to be based in 'Fairy-Tale Land'; we need more realistic figures for next quarter."
öğrenmeye başla
idealized world that is often disconnected from reality.
Manager: "Your budget proposal seems to be based in '____________________'; we need more realistic figures for next quarter."
Reckon
How long do you think the project will take?
öğrenmeye başla
To think
I reckon it will take about three months to complete the project if we maintain our current pace.
You Are on Thin Ice
Supervisor: "Your recent behavior is unacceptable; 'You Are on Thin Ice'. One more mistake, and there will be consequences."
öğrenmeye başla
A warning that someone is close to being in trouble or facing consequences for their actions; typically used to caution someone about their behavior or performance.
Supervisor: "Your recent behavior is unacceptable; '____________________'. One more mistake, and there will be consequences."
Rigged
The game was rigged, so it was impossible for anyone else to win
öğrenmeye başla
To manipulate or arrange something unfairly
The game was rigged, so it was impossible for anyone else to win
Feel Crossed
Team Member: "I 'Feel Crossed' by the decision to exclude me from the project; I was counting on being involved."
öğrenmeye başla
To feel betrayed.
Team Member: "I '____________________' by the decision to exclude me from the project; I was counting on being involved."
Rule Out the first option
Analyst: "We can 'Rule Out' the first option; it doesn't meet our criteria for cost-effectiveness."
öğrenmeye başla
To exclude something
Analyst: "We can '____________________' the first option; it doesn't meet our criteria for cost-effectiveness."
Behave Yourself
Supervisor: "Remember to 'Behave Yourself' during the client meeting; professionalism is key."
öğrenmeye başla
A directive or admonition for someone to act in a proper manner
Supervisor: "Remember to '____________________' during the client meeting; professionalism is key."
be Conceived
Can you describe how the idea for your favorite book was conceived?
öğrenmeye başla
To form an idea
Yes, the idea for my favorite book was conceived during a backpacking trip through the mountains where I found inspiration in the landscape and culture.
Notorious
Colleague: "That department has a 'Notorious' reputation for missing deadlines."
öğrenmeye başla
infamous
Colleague: "That department has a '____________________' reputation for missing deadlines."
Fancy
Employee: "Would you 'Fancy' joining us for lunch later?"
öğrenmeye başla
To have a strong liking or desire for something
Employee: "Would you '____________________' joining us for lunch later?"
Nudge
Manager: "Let me 'Nudge' you in the right direction; I think you'll find this article helpful."
öğrenmeye başla
To gently push or prod someone
Manager: "Let me '____________________' you in the right direction; I think you'll find this article helpful."
Reliable
Do you consider your car to be reliable?
öğrenmeye başla
Consistently good in quality or performance; dependable.
Yes, I consider my car to be very reliable; it has never broken down and always starts without any issues.
Pulley
Engineer: "We need to install a new 'Pulley' system to assist with lifting heavy equipment in the warehouse."
öğrenmeye başla
A simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in its rim that a rope or chain can run over, used to lift heavy objects.
Engineer: "We need to install a new '____________________' system to assist with lifting heavy equipment in the warehouse."
Confuse It With
How do people often mistake the two concepts?
öğrenmeye başla
To mistake one thing for another; to mix up.
People confuse it with another similar concept, leading to misunderstandings.
Frightening incident
Manager: "The 'Frightening' incident in the parking lot prompted us to review our security protocols."
öğrenmeye başla
Causing fear or apprehension; scary or alarming.
Manager: "The '____________________' incident in the parking lot prompted us to review our security protocols."
Rugged equipment
What type of gear is needed for the expedition?
öğrenmeye başla
able to endure tough conditions.
You’ll need rugged equipment that can withstand harsh conditions and rough handling.
Heard of It
Analyst: "Have you 'Heard of It' before? It's a new software tool designed to streamline our workflow."
öğrenmeye başla
To be aware of or familiar with something
Analyst: "Have you '____________________' before? It's a new software tool designed to streamline our workflow."
It Has Given Me an Idea for
How did you come up with your new project concept?
öğrenmeye başla
suggests that an observation or experience has led to a new thought or plan.
The recent meeting has given me an idea for a new project that could improve our workflow efficiency.

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