Business Communication Skills - First Impressions Flashcards

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Fast-track your career

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verbal phrase

To quickly get promoted / get a better job

Passing this interview will certainly fast-track your career.

If you want to fast-track your career you need to move overseas.

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Rub someone the wrong way

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idiom

Make someone annoyed / angry

I think I might have rubbed her the wrong way at the party.

You might rub someone the wrong way with that attitude.

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Perception

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noun

Point of view

I would like to know your perception of this issue.

Their perception is perhaps influenced by their age.

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All the while

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idiom

During the entire time

He said he was happy, but all the while he was thinking of quitting his job.

He walked to the shop all the while speaking on his phone.

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Peers

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noun

People at your own level

I feel like I am always in competition with my peers.

He enjoys spending time with his peers.

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On the fly

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phrase

Doing something quickly while not having to think about it

We need someone who can do translations on the fly.

The CEO likes to make changes on the fly.

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Comprehensive framework

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adjective - noun

A well-established structure

We need a comprehensive framework for audits.

They seem to have a comprehensive framework for dealing with these issues.

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Brag

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verb

Say something in an arrogant manner

He is always bragging about his newest car.

I don’t like people who brag so much.

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