ESL#2 Flashcards
a phrase used when waking someone up, especially when one wants to be very cheerful and happy
rise and shine! [breakfast is ready!]
a time that is not too early or late; a time that is considered appropriate or normal for performing a certain activity
decent hour
a small section in a barn that is separated from other areas by walls, used for one large animal, usually a horse
stall
to clean an animal and brush its fur (hair), and possibly to cut its claws (nails) and brush its teeth
to groom
to remove unwanted plants from an area to make the ground more attractive and/or to give other plants more room to grow
to weed
to be qualified or prepared to do something, especially when referring to someone’s inner qualities rather than skills that can be learned
to be cut out to be
a store that sells a particular type of thing that may not interest all consumers
a specialty store
a very large building with many stores in one building, so that people can walk between stores without going outside, usually with a food court
a shopping mall
a store where products are sold to individuals at normal prices
a retail store
to spend time with another person in a relaxed, informal way without any clear purpose or goal
to hang out
someone or something that makes a situation more difficult and does not add any value or provide any assistance; a burden (heavy weight) that must be carried, but has no worth
dead weight
a party pooper; someone who spoils everyone’s fun; someone who ends a good or enjoyable situation
buzzkill
a situation where there is a lot of money or people make a lot of money very easily
gravy train
extra and unnecessary; more than is needed or wanted
extraneous
to appease people; to do or say something that addresses others’ concerns and makes them feel calmer or less upset
to quell the masses
benefits one receives in a job in addition to one’s pay or salary
perks
a necessary part of something; a part that is separate, but cannot be avoided
part and parcel [Learning how to paint and fix leaking faucets are part and parcel of being a homeowner.]
to hear about something; to hear a rumor; to become aware of something
to get wind of
a phrase used to present the most important point or a conclusion about something that is complex
the long and short of it [I could show you graphs and charts full of data all day long, but the long and short of it is that our company is losing market share.]
a long meeting held outside of the office where people normally work, often for strategic planning or teambuilding, and often with opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment
retreat
for hair to fall out so that there is less hair covering one’s scalp (the skin on the top of one’s head)
to thin
dignified; getting respect from others; showing authority
distinguished
elusive; not clear, direct, or straightforward; hiding something
evasive
to say things that prevent another person from committing suicide by jumping off of a tall building
to talk (someone) off a ledge
to behave or function improperly, not as something should
to act up
exploit the power of
to harness; “harness natural forces and resources”
to explain something in such a way as to deeply convince one’s listeners of your point of view
to drive a point home
a phrase used when there is only one answer or solution, and there are no other options or alternatives
no two ways about it
to make someone feel unwelcome or excluded
to alienate (someone)
to accept a new or increased cost and pay for it without asking one’s customers to pay that additional amount, thereby reducing one’s profits
to absorb
to counterbalance; to make up for; to do the opposite of something
to offset
a percentage calculated by dividing a company’s net income (money received minus expenses) by total revenues (the total amount of money received)
profit margin
to become smaller; to be reduced in size
to shrink
basic materials, such as wood or metal, that are used to make a product
raw materials
a company that sells materials that other companies need to make other goods and services
supplier
a very good way to do something; a way of doing something that always succeeds and has no chance of failure
sure way to
to do things more quickly or less expensively, but at a lower quality
to cut corners
to depart in large numbers; for many people to stop doing or using something
to leave in droves
to stop doing something; to no longer continue to do something, especially to stop making a product
to discontinue
to make or create many of the same items, especially in a factory
to manufacture
entirely; completely
altogether
the people who are employed by a business or in an industry; labor; workers
workforce
not under consideration; not an option; out of the question
off the table
