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If you talk about the —- —— of a person, company, or product, you are referring to their past performance, achievements, or failures in it.

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Track record

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Someone who can listen actively and think strategically, then combine these skills to learn.

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Quick learner

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If someone is – - ——–, they have enough skill and knowledge to be able to use a computer.

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IT-literate/ Computer-literate
-We look for applicants who are numerate, computer-literate and energetic self-starters.

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If you have a ——— — a subject, you know the basic facts or principles of that subject, especially as a result of a particular course of training or instruction.

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Solid grounding in
-Informatics gives students a solid grounding in information systems, statistics, mathematics and computer programming.

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If you gain —– or an —– —- a complex situation or problem, you gain an accurate and deep understanding of it.

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insight
-The project would give scientists new insights into what is happening to the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Employees’ skill who take their work seriously and devote their working hours to going above and beyond what’s required of them.

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Strong work ethic

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A promise to do something or to behave in a particular way (Noun).
Willing to work hard and give your time and energy to something; believing strongly in something; dedicated (Adjective).

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Commitment
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
Noun
-I’m not ready to make a long-term commitment.
committed
/kəˈmɪtɪd/
Adjective
-My employees show great commitment by working late at busy times.

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Not opposed to doing something; ready or eager to do something if it is necessary.

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Be willing to
/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
Adjective
-Many consumers are willing to pay more for organic food
-They are willing and able to share their knowledge and experience.
-We’re ready and willing to do everything necessary to meet this challenge.
-I’m willing to give you the benefit of the doubt.

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Having strong feelings or emotions

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Be passionate about

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Needing something

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In need of
-My car is in need of repair.

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Because of

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due to /djuː tu/
owing to/ˈəʊɪŋ tu/
-The game was cancelled due to torrential rain.
Owing to his illness, he could not continue with his studies.

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To like, to be interested in (something)

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Fond of
-These are good options for people who are fond of helping others.

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To have a natural talent for doing something.

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To have a knack for
-She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
-He has a knack for dealing with customers.

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Quit. To leave a job or school permanently.

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Handing in your notice
-I handed in my notice last week.

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(of a person) without a job because there is no more work available for you in a company.

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Redundant
/rɪˈdʌndənt/
Adjective
-I’ve been expecting to be made redundant for a year now.
-The programme organizes training for redundant workers.

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Eager/enthusiastic: Wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much.

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keen
/kin/
Adjective
-John was very keen to help.
-I wasn’t too keen on going to the party.

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To learn how to do something, especially if it is not obvious or simple.

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get the hang of something
-“I’ve never used this program before.” “Don’t worry - you’ll soon get the hang of it.”
-I had never sailed a boat before but by the third day, I was getting the hang of it.

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To deal successfully with something difficult.

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cope with something /kəʊp/
-He wasn’t able to cope with the stress of the job.
-I am struggling to cope with my heavy workload.

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(of work) not considered important; not needing special skills and often boring or badly paid.

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Menial
/ˈmiːniəl/
Adjective
-menial jobs/work
-menial tasks like cleaning the floor

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(informal) to stop doing something, especially work

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knock off | knock off something

-Do you want to knock off early today?
-What time do you knock off work?
-Let’s knock off for lunch.
-All I ever think about is knocking off at three.

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A boring way of life that does not change

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a rut

-I gave up my job because I felt I was stuck in a rut.
-If you don’t go out and meet new people, it’s easy to get into a rut.

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To accept that something is true.

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Acknowledge
/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
Verb

-She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
-I have to acknowledge the fact that I am partly responsible.
-It’s a generally acknowledged fact.

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To lock the doors of a building or business

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Close out
-As the storm approached, everyone began closing up their businesses.
-We need to close out the quarter with strong sales.

“Necesitamos cerrar el trimestre con buenas ventas.”

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To find the answer to something

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Work out
“Let’s work out this problem.”

“Vamos a encontrar una solución a este problema.”

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To employ somebody

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Take on
-The company plans to take on new employees next quarter.

“La compañía planea contratar nuevos empleados el próximo trimestre.”

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To do somebody’s job for a short time while they are not there.

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Fill in for (somebody)
-I will fill in for the absent manager today.

“Hoy reemplazaré al gerente ausente.”

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to reduce the size, amount or number of something

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Cut down on
-We need to cut down on expenses to improve profitability.

“Necesitamos reducir los gastos para mejorar la rentabilidad.”

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To make something larger in size, amount etc than it used to be

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Scale up
-The company plans to scale up production to meet demand.

To meet: to do or satisfy what is needed

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to prove as an adjective

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proven
/ˈpruːvn/
-a student of proven ability

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email greetings

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I hope/trust you are doing well.
I hope/trust you are well.
I hope/trust you’re doing ok/fine. (informal)
I hope/trust everything’s ok/fine. (informal)
I hope this email/message finds you well.
I hope this email/message finds you in good health.
I hope all is well.
I trust everything is well with you.

I wish you well.
I wish you the best.
Best wishes.

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Prosper

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thrive
thrives - thrived
-These animals rarely thrive in captivity.

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Why should we choose you for this role?

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“I bring a unique combination of skills and experience to the table.”
“I have a proven track record of success in similar roles.”
“I am highly motivated and eager to take on new challenges.”
“I am a quick learner and adapt easily to new environments.”
“I have a strong work ethic and am committed to delivering results.”
“I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.”
“I am a team player and thrive in collaborative environments.”
“I have a passion for the industry/field and stay up-to-date on industry trends.”
“I have a strong sense of initiative and take ownership of my work.”
“I have a positive attitude and bring energy to any project I am a part of.”

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Very important

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-High-priority
-Crucial
-Vital
-Critical
-Of the utmost importance
-Vitally important
-Of major importance
-Essential
-Paramount
-Imperative
-Of great consequence
-Of the essence
-Fundamental
… It is of the utmost importance (very important) that you approve this new project. It well be a vital (very important) change for the company.

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Organise a meeting

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-Set up a meeting
-Call a meeting
-Arrange a meeting
-Schedule a meeting
… We need to set up a meeting with our colleagues.

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To realise that something exists or have the knowledge or experience of a particular thing.

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Become aware of
-I became aware of someone following me.

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To stop using something or doing something.

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Cut out
-I’ve cut out chocolate completely.

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To give part of your work, duties, or responsibilities to someone.

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Delegate to
/ˈdeləɡeɪt/
VERB
-He always delegates boring tasks to his assistant.

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To have enough time to deal with someone or something.

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Fit in
-I’d like to fit in an extra class like painting.
-He fits in his work around his family commitments.

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To make someone feel sad or lose hope.

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Get down
-Doing the same thing every day can get you down.
-The cold weather in winter really gets me down.

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To try doing something

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Give (something) a go
-She’s been thinking about learning to fly for many years, and she’s finally decided to give it a go.
-I had never tried playing squash before so I decided to give it a go.

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To notice something that is not very obvious.

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Pick up on
-This is something you would expect a skilled negotiator to pick up on.
-Usually no one can guess where I’m from, but my new roommate picked up on my accent straightaway.

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To stop listening to someone, or to stop thinking about something.

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Switch off
-He just switches off and ignores me.

If you switch off something such as a light or a machine, or if it switches off, it stops working

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To change from one thing to another suddenly, or to make something do this.

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Switch to
-He used to vote Conservative, but he switched to Labour in 1997.
-My current mobile phone network doesn’t work half time, so I decided to switch to another one.

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To develop in a particular way, or to have a particular result.

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Turn out
-Obviously, I’m disappointed at the way things have turned out.
-I’m sure it will all turn out well in the end.

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To put something in the place where you usually keep it when you are not using it.

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Put away
PHRASAL VERB TRANSITIVE
-He put the notebook away and stood up.

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To lift someone or something up from a surface.

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**Pick up **
PHRASAL VERB
-He picked the phone up and dialled.

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Someone who has attitudes that are considered modern and reasonable.

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Enlightened
/ɪnˈlaɪt(ə)nd/
ADJECTIVE
-Their parents took an enlightened approach to child-rearing.

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A sudden or violent change, especially one that affects people’s lives.

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Upheaval
/ʌpˈhiːv(ə)l/
NOUN
-There have been massive upheavals in the telecommunications industry.
-Being more balanced doesn’t mean dramatic upheaval in your life.

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To feel worried and nervous.

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Stress over
-Don’t stress over it.
-Stressing over his relationship with his girlfriend.

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To make someone feel nervous about something.

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Stress out
-Stop talking about the exam all the time, you’re stressing me out!

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Very unhappy, worried, or upset

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distressed
/dɪˈstrest/
ADJECTIVE
-This situation is making me feel so distressed.

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An extra payment or benefit that you get in your job.

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Perk
/pɜː(r)k/
-Free theatre tickets are one of the perks of this job.

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To fix something firmly somewhere.

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Anchor
/ˈæŋkə(r)/
VERB
-Small marine plants were anchored to the rocks.

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To help something to increase, improve, or become more successful.

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Boost
/buːst/
VERB TRANSITIVE
-Their share price climbed again today, boosted by rising sales.
-A drug that boosts serotonin levels in the body.

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Going or being beyond what is needed, desired, or appropriate. An excess.

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Overabundance
/əʊvə(r)əˈbʌndəns/
Noun
-Many new parents find themselves with an overabundance of cute clothes.
-There is an overabundance of food in developed nations.

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Extremely destructive, ruining, destroying.

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devastating
/ˈdevəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
ADJECTIVE
-a devastating fire/storm/flood

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Land that is used for, or suitable for, growing crops.

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Arable land
Collacation

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An effort to do something, especially something new or difficult.

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endeavour
/ɪnˈdevə(r)/
NOUN
-The business was built up largely through the endeavours of his mother.

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A chemical used for killing insects, especially those that damage crops.

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pesticide
/ˈpestɪsaɪd/
NOUN
-Our vegetables are grown without the use of pesticides.

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(the way someone earns) the money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing.

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livelihood
/ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/
noun
-Many ship workers could lose their livelihoods because of falling orders for new ships.
-That farm is his livelihood.

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To move from point A to point B, usually not on a direct or easy way.

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Make your/its way
Idiom
-We slowly made our way down the river.
-The wedding guests made their way to a nearby hotel for the reception.
-You can make your way to financial freedom!
-More women are making their way into politics.
-Only minor changes were made to the proposal as it made its way through the legislative process.

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A struggle or fight which will be very difficult to win.

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An uphill battle
Collocation

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A possible effect or result. Something that you suggest is true, although you do not say it directly.

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implication
/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
NOUN
-We believe that GM crops will have serious implications for the environment.
-We need to consider the financial implications of these changes.

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To sell something at a cheaper price than another company or shop.

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undercut
/ˌʌndə(r)ˈkʌt/
VERB TRANSITIVE
-Supermarkets can undercut small shops by as much as 50%.

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That cannot continue at the same rate or forever, it is not a process or systems that is made to last.

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unsustainable
/ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəb(ə)l/
ADJECTIVE
-Unsustainable economic growth.
-The economy is running an unsustainable deficit, making tax increases inevitable.

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