Lesson 11 - Motivating Co-workers

Question 1

to work very hard

Answer 1

TO WORK ONE’S TAIL OFF

The software developers worked their tails off to get the new software package released before Christmas.

Question 2

to quit
to stop
to decide you’ve had enough of doing sth

Answer 2

TO CALL IT QUITS

When Borders announced they were building a new bookstore in town, the small book shop decided to call it quits.

Question 3

to give up
to surrender
to admit defeat

Answer 3

TO THROW IN THE TOWEL

After several years of trying to run a small business
from his home, Patrick finally decided to throw in the towel.

Question 4

a record of achievement or performances

Answer 4

TRACK RECORD

General Electric has a proven track record of making successful acquisitions.

Question 5

to believe that past success is enough to guarantee that the future will also be successful
to rely too much on reputation
բավարարվել նախկին ձեռքբերումներով

Answer 5

TO REST ON ONE’S LAURELS

The CEO made several positive changes during his
first two years with the company, but now people say he’s just resting on his laurels.

Question 6

to make a business profitable again
to go from not making profits to being profitable again

Answer 6

TO TURN AROUND ONE’S BUSINESS

The telecom company was able to turn around its
business by developing a popular new line of services.

Question 7

to start work
to begin discussing the important issues
կպնել գործի

Answer 7

TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

We could talk about last night’s baseball game for
hours, but let’s get down to business and start the negotiation.

Question 8

I will participate
ինձ էլ հաշվեք

Answer 8

COUNT ME IN

You’re organizing a farewell party for Christine?
Count me in.

Question 9

բոլորին հավաքել իրար գլուխ
gather everyone together

Answer 9

TO RALLY THE TROOPS

After the lay-offs and salary cuts, the airline president organized a meeting to rally the troops and plan for the next year.