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Presenter: "The positive feedback from our clients is 'Echoing' the success of our latest product release." începe să înveți
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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."
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What fraction of the cake was eaten? începe să înveți
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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.
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Manager: "Your budget proposal seems to be based in 'Fairy-Tale Land'; we need more realistic figures for next quarter." începe să înveți
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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."
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How long do you think the project will take? începe să înveți
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I reckon it will take about three months to complete the project if we maintain our current pace.
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Supervisor: "Your recent behavior is unacceptable; 'You Are on Thin Ice'. One more mistake, and there will be consequences." începe să înveți
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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."
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The game was rigged, so it was impossible for anyone else to win începe să înveți
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To manipulate or arrange something unfairly The game was rigged, so it was impossible for anyone else to win
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Team Member: "I 'Feel Crossed' by the decision to exclude me from the project; I was counting on being involved." începe să înveți
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Team Member: "I '____________________' by the decision to exclude me from the project; I was counting on being involved."
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Rule Out the first option Analyst: "We can 'Rule Out' the first option; it doesn't meet our criteria for cost-effectiveness." începe să înveți
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Analyst: "We can '____________________' the first option; it doesn't meet our criteria for cost-effectiveness."
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Supervisor: "Remember to 'Behave Yourself' during the client meeting; professionalism is key." începe să înveți
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A directive or admonition for someone to act in a proper manner Supervisor: "Remember to '____________________' during the client meeting; professionalism is key."
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Can you describe how the idea for your favorite book was conceived? începe să înveți
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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.
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Colleague: "That department has a 'Notorious' reputation for missing deadlines." începe să înveți
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Colleague: "That department has a '____________________' reputation for missing deadlines."
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Employee: "Would you 'Fancy' joining us for lunch later?" începe să înveți
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To have a strong liking or desire for something Employee: "Would you '____________________' joining us for lunch later?"
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Manager: "Let me 'Nudge' you in the right direction; I think you'll find this article helpful." începe să înveți
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To gently push or prod someone Manager: "Let me '____________________' you in the right direction; I think you'll find this article helpful."
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Do you consider your car to be reliable? începe să înveți
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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.
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Engineer: "We need to install a new 'Pulley' system to assist with lifting heavy equipment in the warehouse." începe să înveți
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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."
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How do people often mistake the two concepts? începe să înveți
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To mistake one thing for another; to mix up. People confuse it with another similar concept, leading to misunderstandings.
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Manager: "The 'Frightening' incident in the parking lot prompted us to review our security protocols." începe să înveți
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Causing fear or apprehension; scary or alarming. Manager: "The '____________________' incident in the parking lot prompted us to review our security protocols."
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What type of gear is needed for the expedition? începe să înveți
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able to endure tough conditions. You’ll need rugged equipment that can withstand harsh conditions and rough handling.
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Analyst: "Have you 'Heard of It' before? It's a new software tool designed to streamline our workflow." începe să înveți
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To be aware of or familiar with something Analyst: "Have you '____________________' before? It's a new software tool designed to streamline our workflow."
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It Has Given Me an Idea for How did you come up with your new project concept? începe să înveți
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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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