How Much Does That Dream Job Cost? Flashcards
Initially
adverb
At the beginning
* Initially, everyone agreed with the plan.
* The meeting went better than I initially thought.
Hidden expenses
noun
Costs that are not easy to see / predict
* Unfortunately there were some hidden expenses during our holidays.
* I hope there aren’t any hidden expenses when I move.
Add up over time
verbal phrase
Small things gradually accumulate to create a bigger impact
* The stress from working too much overtime will add up over time.
* If you study a little bit of English every day it will definitely add up over time.
Relocate
verb
To move (one’s home or office) to a new place
* We want to relocate to a new venue next year.
* It might be expensive to relocate to Tokyo.
Eat … up
phrasal verb
To use / consume something more than desired
* Those taxes have eaten up all of my savings…
* This will eat up most of our funds.
A big chunk of …
phrase
A big part of something
* A big chunk of my salary is spent on rent.
* I will spend a big chunk of my savings on this trip.
Factor … in
phrasal verb
To consider an element when making a decision
* We need to factor in all costs before we can proceed.
* I’m not sure how to factor in all the risks we might face.
Public transportation
noun
Buses and trains that operate on fixed times & routes and are used by the public
* Public transportation in Japan is very expensive.
* NYC is trying to upgrade its public transportation.
Maintenance
noun
The work needed to keep a road, building or machine in good condition
* We spend 15% of our yearly budget on maintenance.
* The maintenance of the building should be our priority.
Gas
noun
A liquid obtained from petroleum
* The price of gas has increased significantly.
* Buying a Tesla is expensive, but you’ll save a fortune on gas.
Dress code
noun
A set of rules about clothing in a school or place of work
* The dress code at the company is still quite strict.
* We decided to relax our dress code four years ago.
Shop around
phrasal verb
To compare the price & quality of the same thing in different shops
* I think it’s better to shop around a bit before buying that.
* I’ve been shopping around all day for a new bike.
Wardrobe
noun
The clothes that a person owns
* I need to buy a complete new winter wardrobe.
* His wardrobe is pretty conservative.
Work benefits
noun
Additional advantages that employees receive beyond their regular salaries
* Our work benefits include a company car and extra health insurance.
* The work benefits at my new company is much better than I had before.
Modest
adjective
Not large in amount / expensive
* She is still making a relatively modest salary.
* They live in a pretty modest house in the countryside.
Think … over
phrasal verb
To take time to think deeply about something
* I need to really think this over before I can make a decision.
* We will think your proposal over and get back to you.
A good / bad fit
adjectives - noun
Something or someone is suitable / not suitable
* I think she will be a great fit for our team.
* He was a bad fit for the company and decided to leave.
