Lesson 11 - Gourmet International Talks Strategy

Question 1

to begin something
to get started
ընթացքի մեջ գցել

Answer 1

TO GET STH UNDERWAY

We’re losing sales. Let’s get the new ad campaign underway immediately.

Question 2

someone who tries to fit a role
imitating the behavior of a certain role or person
իրան ինչ որ մեկի տեղը դրած

Answer 2

WANNABE

Ellen’s son plays the guitar and sings for hours every night. He’s a wannabe rock star.

Question 3

from all original ingredients
from the beginning

Answer 3

FROM SCRATCH

Have a muffin. I baked them from scratch.

Question 4

a fantastic product
something or someone very exciting or useful

Answer 4

GREATEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD

Jacob loves his new iPod. He thinks it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Question 5

to tell you the truth
to speak openly
ամենայն անկեղծությամբ

Answer 5

IN ALL HONESTY

Some people liked Bob’s speech, but in all honesty, I thought it was too long.

Question 6

exactly what is needed

Answer 6

JUST THE TICKET

Dennis just retired and is looking for something to do with his free time. Doing volunteer work may be just the ticket.

Question 7

not having much time

Answer 7

TIME-CRUNCHED

Laura is so time-crunched, she doesn’t have time to go to the mall anymore. She buys all of her clothes online.

Question 8

to get started
Կպնել գործի

Answer 8

TO GET CRACKING

”I’m having 12 people over for dinner tonight, and I haven’t started cooking yet.” — ”You’d better get cracking!”

Question 9

to be released
to be available for purchase

Answer 9

HIT THE SHELVES

Do you know when Sheryl Crow’s new CD is going to hit the shelves?

Question 10

to do something before someone else has a chance

Answer 10

TO BEAT SOMEONE TO THE PUNCH

I was going to give you the details of our new advertising campaign, but Heather beat me to the punch.

Question 11

the person everyone goes to for a specific matter

Answer 11

GO-TO GUY/GAL

Your computer isn’t working? Call Boris. He’s our go-to guy for technology problems.

Question 12

informed; having the most up−to−date information

Answer 12

IN THE LOOP

Our company is starting an online newsletter to keep our customers in the loop about our new products.

Question 13

to start working on something immediately

Answer 13

TO GET RIGHT ON THAT/IT

You need that report by tomorrow morning? I’ll get right on that!