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to come up with
I need to come up with a new marketing strategy for our company.
résumé
I need to update my résumé before I apply for that job.
sedentary
My job is very sedentary, I sit at a desk all day.
business endeavors
to inquire for rate
to juggle
She's juggling work and family responsibilities.
a hands-off approach
The manager has a hands-off approach and allows employees to work independently.
self-sufficient
Learning basic survival skills can help you become more self-sufficient in the wilderness.
turn down
I had to turn down the job offer because it didn't pay enough.
to submit
I submitted my proposal to the committee for review.
to get yourself fired
Are you going to get yourself fired?
well-deserved
The team's victory was a well-deserved result of their dedication and effort.
to run an errand
Can you run an errand for me and drop off this package at the post office?
to work out
In the end, everything worked out for the best.
work out badly/well
Changing schools worked out really well for me.
a memo
Please see the attached memo regarding the upcoming staff meeting.
be advised
Be advised that the meeting has been rescheduled to tomorrow.
disruptive
The new technology was disruptive to the industry.
a valid question
formal attire
He wore formal attire to the wedding.
dress pants
What? - You're not wearing white socks with dress pants.
senior
The senior manager will be making the final decision.
read over
Can you read over this contract and make sure everything is correct?
overdo
I overdid it at the gym and now my muscles are sore.
come across
She came across some interesting facts while doing research for her paper.
terrific
She did a terrific job on her presentation.
take over
The new CEO is expected to take over next month.
to fall overnight
1. The company's reputation fell overnight after the scandal was exposed.
2. The value of the cryptocurrency fell overnight, causing panic among investors.
3. The popularity of the app fell overnight when a better alternative was released.
hang up on our customers
a staff party
to hear out
Can you hear me out before you respond?
casual setting
Yes I know he likes it, and it might be OK in a casual setting.
to fall through
The deal with the new supplier fell through at the last minute.
a lab coat
The scientist put on her lab coat before entering the laboratory.
superior
She has a superior knowledge of the subject.
crucial
It is crucial that we finish this project on time.
a gang
The construction gang worked tirelessly to finish the project on time.
as a matter of fact
I thought the movie was going to be terrible, but as a matter of fact, it was really good.
anyhow
Anyhow, I'm sure we'll find a solution to this problem.
willingness
I appreciate your willingness to help me.
ill-fitting suit
gigantic
The company's profits were a gigantic improvement over last year.
appreciation
I just wanted to express my appreciation for all your hard work.
world affairs
to come along
Do you want to come along to the movies with us?
How is your project coming along?
You're doing great, keep coming along!
to get into
She got into a heated argument with her boss.
I want to get into shape before summer.
He got into Harvard University.
on occasion
He still smokes on occasion.
to rethink
I need to rethink my approach to this project.
gala
I'm excited to attend the charity gala tonight.
on account of
She couldn't attend the meeting on account of her illness.
On account of the heavy rain, the game was cancelled.
to mingle
I'm going to the party tonight to mingle with some new people.
to sneak out (past: snuck or sneaked out)
She snuck out of the office early to avoid traffic
constantly
The noise outside is constantly distracting me from my work.
carry away
Don't let your emotions carry you away during the argument.
I was so carried away by the music that I started dancing in the middle of the street.
The team was carried away by their victory and celebrated all night long.
availability
I'm sorry, I can't meet with you tomorrow. My availability is limited this week.
hourly wage
we guarantee minimum hourly wage.
to show up
He didn't show up for the meeting.
a shift
etiquette
It's important to follow proper etiquette when attending a formal dinner.
maintenance
The maintenance crew is responsible for keeping the building clean and functional.
perform duties
The police officer was suspended for failing to perform his duties properly.
computer keeps freezing
attendee
The conference had over 500 attendees from all over the world.
prior to
I had never met him prior to that day.
drop off
The number of visitors to the museum dropped off after the summer season.
significantly
She significantly improved her English skills after studying abroad.
slightly
He was slightly late for the meeting.
stock market
I'm thinking of investing in the stock market.
be loyal
The senator is loyal to his party.
be let go
Mark wanted to be let go.
screen goes blank
Suddenly the screen went blank.
handle the problem
We need to handle the problem before it gets worse.
seasonal worker
The farm hires seasonal workers to help with the harvest every fall.
be no use
It was no use wishing for the impossible.
it is no use.
job search
The average job search takes about six months.
be driven to succeed
I'm very ambitious and driven to succeed, and I have no patience for the idea that women can't "have it all" - both a career and a family.
hardship
The family faced many hardships after losing their home in the hurricane.
conventional method
it's a conventional accounting method.
diffuse the tension
In an attempt to diffuse the tension I suggested that we break off for lunch.
gain experience
Internships are a great way to gain experience in your chosen field.
keep a secret
I need you to keep a secret about my surprise party.
take a look at papers
Can you take a look at the papers I printed for the meeting?
by a certain date
We need to finish the project by a certain date to meet the client's expectations.
a pretty tight deadline
We have a pretty tight deadline for this project, so we need to start working right away.
the timing is perfect
The timing is perfect and I'm up for the challenge.
I'd say your timing is perfect.
at the right time
The meeting was scheduled at the right time to ensure everyone could attend.
flexibility
Her flexibility in dealing with unexpected problems made her a great leader.
regarding
Regarding your question, I will get back to you soon.
play a part
Everyone can play a part in making the community better.
valid reason
She had a valid reason for being late to the meeting.
one by one
We will solve the problems one by one to make sure we understand each one.
significant
There was a significant increase in sales after the new advertisement was released.
oddly enough
She was late to the meeting, but oddly enough, everyone else was too.
overtime
I worked overtime last week to finish the project.
paid overtime
Many employees appreciate paid overtime during busy seasons.
How much do you make?
During a casual conversation, a friend might say, "I heard you got a new job. How much do you make?
make a living
She makes a living as a teacher.
management
Effective management is crucial for a successful business.
wages
She saved a portion of her wages to buy a new bicycle.
contribute
Everyone can contribute their ideas during the meeting.
provide with
We need to provide the volunteers with proper training before the event.
to state
She stated her opinion about the movie.
staff
The hospital staff took great care of the patients.
carefully
She read the instructions carefully before starting.
circumstance
In this circumstance, we need to find a quick solution.
business costs
The company needs to reduce its business costs to increase profits.
stocks
Many people invest in stocks to grow their money.
a teamster
Many teamsters are members of unions that advocate for better working conditions.
be up and running
The new software is finally up and running, so we can start using it for our projects.
hassle
This project is such a hassle!
return the favor
He brought me lunch when I was busy, so I will return the favor by cooking dinner for him.
make a compromise
After a long discussion, they decided to make a compromise on the project deadline.
get a raise
After working hard for a year, I finally got a raise.
call in sick
He decided to call in sick because she had a bad cold.
have availability
Do you have availability to meet this week?
raise a question
During the meeting, I decided to raise a question about the new project timeline.
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