Cycle 1 - Rotation 2 Flashcards
(NOUN)
Definition: done suddenly without allowing time for careful thought or preparation
Example: He always makes ____ decisions and never thinks about their consequences.
Answer: A snap decision
Example: He always makes SNAP DECISIONS and never thinks about their consequences.
(IDIOM)
Definition: to make a quick decision or give an answer quickly.
Example: Sometimes in business, you have to think on your _____ .
Example: Sometimes in business, you have to think on your FEET.
(ADJECTIVE)
Definition : very strong (related to an emotion)
Correct the error: If I have a lot of options, I sometimes find making a decision can be underwhelming.
OVERWHELMING
If I have a lot of options, I sometimes find making a decision can be OVERWHELMING.
(ADJECTIVE)
Definition: used to describe a decision, event, or period of time that is very important because it can make something succeed or fail completely.
Example: Do you have to make a lot of ____ __ _____ decisions at work?
MAKE-OR-BREAK
Do you have to make a lot of MAKE-OR-BREAK decisions at work?
(ADJECTIVE)
Definition : A decision with long-term implications
Example: The company is involved in some ____ - ______ negotiations with potential new clients.
HIGH-STAKES
The company is involved in some HIGH-STAKES negotiations with potential new clients.
(IDIOM)
Definition: to be unable to decide about something
Spot the mistake: I am in half minds about buying a new TV, they are so expensive these days.
TO BE IN TWO MINDS
Example: I am in TWO MINDS about buying a new TV, they are so expensive these days.
(IDIOM)
Definition: to trust your inner voice or intuitions.
Fix the error : It’s usually a good idea to trust your toes when making a big decision.
TO TRUST YOUR GUT
It’s usually a good idea TO TRUST YOUR GUT when making a big decision.
(NOUN)
DEFINITION: to change your opinion about something or start to doubt it.
You’re not having second _________ about getting married, are you?
TO HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS
You’re not having SECOND THOUGHTS about getting married, are you?
(NOUN)
MEANING: the state of being bored.
Fix the mistake: They started arguing because of their complete boring.
BOREDOM
They started arguing because of their complete BOREDOM
(ADJECTIVE)
MEANING: interested in learning about people or things around you.
Example: Do you have a _________ mind?
CURIOUS
Do you have a CURIOUS mind?
(IDIOM)
MEANING: To start thinking in a creative and lively way.
Example: The strange thing about lockdown was that it really got my creative _________ flowing.
To get one’s creative juices flowing
The strange thing about lockdown was that it really got my CREATIVE JUICES flowing.
(IDIOM)
MEANING: To be continuously aware of something and to give it your regular attention.
Example: How Janet manages to ____ __ ___ __ all eight of those kids is really incredible.
To stay on top of something
How Janet manages to STAY ON TOP OF all eight of those kids is really incredible.
(IDIOM)
DEFINITION: Active, alert, and focused.
Fix the error: The transmilenio is known for being dangerous, so be on your feet.
To be on your toes
The transmilenio is known for being dangerous, so be on your toes.
(IDIOM)
DEFINITION: to give something less or little thought or attention…..to postpone or hold off on doing something.
You need to go to a doctor. You can’t put your health on the ____ ______ any longer!
to put something on the back burner
You need to go to a doctor. You can’t put your health on the BACK BURNER any longer!
(IDIOM)
DEFINITION: If the____ is in someone’s _____, they have to do something before any progress can be made in a situation.
Fix the error: Whatever happens next is up to you - the space is in your court now.
If the ball is in someone’s court, they have to do something before any progress can be made in a situation.
Whatever happens next is up to you - the BALL is in your court now.
(IDIOM)
MEANING : to improve a situation by doing something that someone else has not done or not completed.
Example . With our best player injured, other players have to ____ __ ___ _____.
TO PICK UP THE SLACK
With our best player injured, other players have to pick up the slack.
(IDIOM)
MEANING: you have escaped from a difficult situation.
Fix the error: Juan’s agreed to go to the meeting in my place so that gets me off the charts.
OFF THE HOOK
John’s agreed to go to the meeting in my place so that gets me off the hook. (or ´so I am off the hook’)
(NOUN)
MEANING: an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life.
Example: He felt that moving out of his parents’ home was a real _________ in his life.
MILESTONE
He felt that moving out of his parents’ home was a real MILESTONE in his life.
(NOUN)
a large number of things waiting to be done OR things that you should have done before and must do now.
I was sick last week, so now I’ve got a huge _______ of work to do.
BACKLOG
I’ve got a huge BACKLOG of work to do.
