Attitudes Flashcards
to consider something to be of great, little, etc. importance or value (idiom)
set great, little, etc. store BY sth
She’s setting a lot of store by this job interview - I only hope she gets it.
Act or be ready to act aggressively (idiom)
be on THE offensive
the forces of fascism were very much on the offensive
Take the initiative by beginning to attack or act aggressively (idiom)
go on (to) THE offensive (or take THE offensive)
‘security forces took the offensive ten days ago’
‘Earlier he attempted to take the offensive, attacking the media coverage of the whole affair’
Excessive introspection, self-absorption, or concentration on a single issue
navel-gazing
“The optimistic trend masks a looming problem, which has sent the travel industry into a renewed bout of navel-gazing”
kind and always thinking about how you can help other people
thoughtful
Thank you for phoning when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of you.
She’s a very thoughtful person.