4. Managing Conflict Flashcards
Gunslinger
A gunman in the American Wild West, but it can also mean someone forceful and adventurous in his particular sphere of activity: He is a gastronomic gunslinger
Hell for leather
As fast as possible: He tore up the stairs, hell for leather
Meat and drink
Something that someone enjoys doing or can do very easily
Get somebody’s goat
To annoy someone
Harassment
Annoying or unpleasant behavior towards someone that takes place regularly: We encourage all the people that have been subject of racial harassment to report it
Hearts and minds strategy
A plan to win over the feelings and opinions of people: This company used a hearts and minds strategy to get parents on their side
Turn the tables on somebody
Phrase to change a situation from being bad for you and good for someone else to the opposite: They were losing market share but they managed to turn the tables on the market leader by presenting the rival product as environmentally unfriendly.
Have a bone to pick with somebody
To want to talk to someone about something they have done that has annoyed you: I’ve got a bone to pick with you
Hearing
A meeting of a court of law or official organization to find out the facts about something
Grievance
A complaint about being treated in an unfair way
Infringe
Verb used to reduce or limit someone’s legal right for freedom
Remonstrate
Verb used to argue with, complain to or criticize someone about something
Statutory
Adjective controlled by a law or statute: a statutory minimum wage
Willful
Adjective done deliberately in order to cause damage or harm: The enforced closure of the factory is the result of the firm’s willful neglect of health and safety regulations
Concern
Something that worries you
