Lesson 22 - The Team Makes Plans to Woo Madame Chu Flashcards
someone who discourages ideas
someone who spoils the enthusiasm or fun of a group
WET BLANKET
When Tracy’s neighbors were playing loud music at 2 a.m., she knocked on their door and said, ”I’m sorry to be a wet blanket, but I’m trying to sleep.”
to rely too much on one thing
to put a lot at risk by relying on just one plan
PUT ALL ONE’S EGGS IN ONE BASKET
Investment advisors recommend holding a variety of stocks and bonds. They say it’s important not to put all your eggs in one basket.
to try to do too many projects at once, so that one doesn’t give enough time to any of them
SPREAD ONESELF TOO THIN
The small restaurant has announced plans to publish cookbooks and produce a line of frozen foods. I think they’re spreading themselves too thin.
to proceed
to pursue a certain goal (sometimes taking on risk to do so)
GO FOR IT
”I’m thinking of applying to film school.” — ”I think you should go for it!”
correct
sensible
RIGHT ON THE MONEY
Your poor opinion of Ted’s girlfriend was right on the money. She ended up leaving him after she realized he wasn’t rich.
someone who speaks against something
someone who often has negative or contrary opinions
NAYSAYER
I don’t mean to be a naysayer, but I don’t think your new business idea is very good.
to agree to a plan
GO ALONG WITH IT
Before we present our proposal to the CEO, we have to get our manager to go along with it.
to change one’s mind
HAVE A CHANGE OF HEART
The CEO said he was going to retire in a month to spend more time with his family, but then he
had a change of heart and decided to stay on the job.
to proceed with maximum enthusiasm or energy
MOVE FULL STEAM AHEAD
George is moving full steam ahead with his plan to start his own software company.
to agree formally to a plan or proposal
SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE
We’re almost ready to buy the house, but before we sign on the dotted line, we’re going to ask the sellers to replace the roof.
to come to an agreement
SEAL THE DEAL
”Are you still interested in buying my car?” — ”Yes, but before we seal the deal, I’d like to take it for another test drive.”
