Lesson 20 - Talking About a Brown Noser Flashcards
approval for something helpful you have done
an imaginary award given to someone who does good deeds or attempts to please
BROWNIE POINTS
Sara scored brownie points with her boss by volunteering to organize the company’s holiday party.
an employee who always agrees with the boss or does whatever the boss says
YES MAN
Don’t expect Larry to argue with the boss. He’s a yes man.
somebody who’s always trying to win favor with those in authority, like bosses or teachers
kissass
BROWN NOSER
Jim told Amanda she was the best boss he ever had? What a brown noser!
to try to win favor with someone by flattering them
TO KISS UP TO SOMEONE
Don is always kissing up to the boss. He’ll probably get promoted soon.
… ասիր ու պրծար
used to emphasize that something is an extreme or striking example of a particular situation, state, or experience
TALK ABOUT …
Sharon told everybody that Carla was having an affair with her boss. Talk about spreading nasty rumors!
to say nice things to somebody, hoping that they’ll do something nice for you in the future
to compliment too much
TO BUTTER UP
Sam is trying to get promoted by buttering up his boss. His co-workers don’t like his behavior.
at a cost to
ինչ որ մեկի հաշվին (used negatively)
AT ONE’S EXPENSE
If you blame the project failure on us, you’ll look better, but at our expense.
selfish
just concerned with oneself and one’s own success
not caring about what happens to other people
OUT FOR ONESELF
I’m not surprised that Jessica took all the credit for the success of the ad campaign. She’s just out for herself.
to get promoted
to advance in one’s career
TO GET AHEAD
If you want to get ahead in investment banking, be prepared to work long hours!
advance in one’s career
the process of getting promoted and
making it to senior management
TO CLIMB THE CORPORATE LADDER
You want to climb the corporate ladder? It helps to be productive and to look good in front of your boss.
to face oneself
TO LOOK AT ONESELF IN THE MIRROR
After firing so many employees, I don’t know how Beth can even look at herself in the mirror.
to gossip about somebody
to say negative things about somebody who’s not around
TO TALK BEHIND SOMEONE’S BACK
Please don’t talk behind my back. If you have something to say to me, say it to my face.
you never know when somebody might be listening to your “private” conversation
THE WALLS HAVE EARS
Don’t complain about the boss while we’re in the office. Remember, the walls have ears!
to think more carefully before doing something in the future
to not repeat a mistake one has made
TO THINK TWICE
Jane didn’t even thank you for your Christmas gift? You should think twice before giving her a gift next year!
Relax!
Don’t worry!
CHILL OUT!
Chill out! Your presentation to the CEO will go fine.
