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TO SHOOT FROM THE HIPIt is used when someone is reacting to something spontaneously and without thinking properly about ...
29/06/2022

TO SHOOT FROM THE HIP

It is used when someone is reacting to something spontaneously and without thinking properly about the situation.

For example:

Our president disappoints me by issuing executive orders without considering their consequences; he's just shooting from the hip.

THROW COLD WATER ON AN IDEA It refers to discouraging or giving negative feedback about an idea. For example:A: Did he a...
22/06/2022

THROW COLD WATER ON AN IDEA

It refers to discouraging or giving negative feedback about an idea.

For example:

A: Did he accept your suggestion?
B: No, he said it's stupid and THREW COLD WATER ON it.

SMOOTH SAILING 🚢⚓️It means that everything is progressing well and you are not expecting any difficulties on your way. F...
20/06/2022

SMOOTH SAILING 🚢⚓️

It means that everything is progressing well and you are not expecting any difficulties on your way.

For example:

When I started my job in this company, I had to learn a lot of new things, but from now on everything is SMOOTH SAILING and I expect to get a promotion next year.

OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD 🤓It means that you say something without thinking much about it. For example: John: Your idea d...
10/06/2022

OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD 🤓

It means that you say something without thinking much about it.

For example:

John: Your idea doesn't seem to be practical.
Mark: I just said it OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD. I did not think about it much.

TO GET YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR 🦶It means to succeed in doing something that might lead to bigger opportunities later. An e...
09/06/2022

TO GET YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR 🦶

It means to succeed in doing something that might lead to bigger opportunities later.

An example in business context:

Start your internship in that company TO GET YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR and you will have a higher chance to be hired by them after your graduation.

IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT:When someone is in the driver's seat, that person is in charge of and responsible for something.For...
14/05/2022

IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT:

When someone is in the driver's seat, that person is in charge of and responsible for something.

For example:

With our project manager resignation, you are IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT to take care of the next project.

LEARN THE ROPES:It refers to learning the basics and fundamentals of a subject or area. For example:I just got a job as ...
13/05/2022

LEARN THE ROPES:

It refers to learning the basics and fundamentals of a subject or area.

For example:

I just got a job as a financial advisor and I hope my boss does not expect me to know everything about what they do. I need to LEARN THE ROPES first.

UP IN THE AIR:It is used when something is uncertain and anything could happen. For example: We almost got the approval ...
12/05/2022

UP IN THE AIR:

It is used when something is uncertain and anything could happen.

For example:

We almost got the approval for the project, but now they have changed their mind and everything is UP IN THE AIR gain.

UNDER THE TABLE:If you do something UNDER THE TABLE,  it means that it is a secret and other should not or do not know a...
06/05/2022

UNDER THE TABLE:

If you do something UNDER THE TABLE, it means that it is a secret and other should not or do not know about it 🤫

For example:

They have offered the bank manager some money UNDER THE TABLE to approve their loan application.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED:Means that there are no conditions, obligations or restrictions to be met. For example: What I sugge...
05/05/2022

NO STRINGS ATTACHED:

Means that there are no conditions, obligations or restrictions to be met.

For example:

What I suggested was only a business proposal. You can accept it or ignore it, there are no strings attached.

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