Lesson 10 - Discussing a Difficult Request Flashcards
to start something, such as a meeting or a project
TO KICK STH OFF
Bill Gates kicked off the conference by showing a
demonstration of Microsoft’s new search engine.
crazy
having unrealistic thoughts or ideas
ցնդած
OUT OF ONE’S MIND
Our DSL provider is telling us that our rates will soon go up by 50 percent. Are they out of their minds?
to try sth
փորձել տեսնել կստացվի թե չէ
TO TAKE A CRACK AT STH
It’s going to be hard for us to lower our raw materials cost on this product, but we’ll take a crack at it.
to focus on a task
to try hard to do something
PUT ONE’S MIND TO STH
Your accounting course may be difficult, but if you put your mind to it, you’ll get through it.
to get ready to start something
to prepare to do something
թևերը քշտել
TO ROLL UP ONE’S SLEEVES
We’ve got to pack up 500 crystal vases by tomorrow morning, so let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work.
to make one’s best effort to get something done
to try to do something, even though you’re not sure if you’ll be successful
TO GIVE STH ONE’S BEST SHOT
The small brewery went out of business after three unprofitable years, but at least they gave it their best shot.
If you don’t try to do something, you’ll never succeed.
NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED
It’s risky to spend so much money developing a new brand, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.
a positive way of looking at things
an optimistic perspective
a positive attitude
A CAN-DO ATTITUDE
Marie always says that nothing’s impossible. She’s
got a real can-do attitude.
an easy task
piece of cake
CHILD’S PLAY
Evan has been an auto mechanic for 20 years, so replacing your windshield wipers will be child’s play for him.
very important person
person in charge
BIGWIG
All the bigwigs from the company went to Hawaii for a four-day conference.
unrealistic
not aware of what’s really going on
OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY
The CEO believes his company’s stock price will triple in a year. Most people think he’s out of touch with reality.
