Admiral William McRaven's Lessons Learned From Being Fired Flashcards
“At some point in time”
phrase
At a certain point in the past or future
At some point in time we will all have a crisis in our lives.
We should discuss this further at some point in time next year.
Spectacular
adjective
Interesting / exciting because of being very large
We saw a really spectacular sunset on our vacation.
He spoke about a spectacular failure he had.
Integral
adjective
Necessary / important
This meeting is an integral part of our planning.
She is a really integral part of our team.
Arguably
adverb
Used to state an opinion one believe is true
He is arguably the richest man in the country.
I think yesterday was arguably the hottest day this summer.
See eye to eye
idiom
To agree about something fully
We don’t always see eye to eye on every issue.
I believe we see eye to eye on this particular issue.
Get fired
phrasal verb
To lose one’s job
He got fired from his last job after being accused of harassment.
You should be careful not to get fired from this position.
Run into people
verbal phrase
To meet people
I run into many different kinds of people in my job.
She said she ran into a lot of interesting people during her trip.
Overcome
verb
To succeed in dealing with a problem
She was able to overcome all those issues.
He managed to overcome his shyness.
Failings
noun
A fault or weakness in someone
He has many failings, but I believe we can trust him.
I am trying to overlook her failings.
Bound and determined
adjective phrase
To have a strong feeling that one is going to do something and not let anyone get in the way
He is bound and determined to start his own business.
I am bound and determined to succeed.
Feel sorry for oneself
verbal phrase
To feel pity for oneself in a situation one feels is unfair
He always feels sorry for himself when he loses.
You shouldn’t feel sorry for yourself.
Cost someone their life
verbal phrase
To make someone lose their life (die)
That mistake cost him his life unfortunately.
NASA’s error costs many astronauts their lives.