Lesson 26 - Promoting an Employee Flashcards
to have a successful start to a new job
to start at full speed
TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING
We need to hire somebody who can hit the ground running. We don’t have time to train anybody.
a top performer
a superior employee
AN “A” PLAYER
We need to do everything we can to ensure that our “A” players don’t leave our company and take jobs with the competition.
to deserve what one is paid
to deserve to be in the position one is in
to contribute one’s share
EARN ONE’S KEEP
Carl stands around flirting with the receptionist all day instead of working. He’s not earning his keep.
to do more than what is expected or required
GO THE EXTRA MILE
The graphic designer showed us 25 possible designs for the cover of our new newsletter. He really went the extra mile.
to tell somebody something confidentially
to tell somebody sensitive information
TAKE SOMEONE INTO ONE’S CONFIDENCE
Linda took Dan into her confidence and told him that several people in the department were going to get laid off.
to succeed
to fulfill the requirements
MAKE THE GRADE
After it was clear that Nathan made the grade as an account executive at the ad agency, he was promoted to account director.
to make something known (often something unpleasant)
BREAK THE NEWS
Sorry to break the news, but your competitors have come out with a product that works much better than yours and costs half the price.
hard-working, ambitious person
someone very good at delivering results at work
GO-GETTER
Stephanie is a real go-getter, so nobody was surprised when she was promoted to vice president of the bank.
try to get too much
not be satisfied with what you’ve already gotten and don’t try to get more
PUSH ONE’S LUCK
If your boss has already agreed to send you to two training courses this year, don’t push your luck and ask for a third.
to make the most of one’s opportunities or situation
PLAY ONE’S CARDS RIGHT
Louis played his cards right at the law firm, and he was made partner after only five years there.
in the future
DOWN THE ROAD
Jay doesn’t want to work for a big company forever. Five years down the road, he’d like to start his own business.
continue as you are
you’re doing well, continue to do well
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Team, we just had our best year in company history. Keep up the good work!
