Lesson 35 "No playing solo game"

Question 1

to think of an idea, answer etc.

Is that the best excuse you can [1][2][3]?

Answer 1

come up with

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Jason always comes up with outstanding ideas, so he’s an invaluable asset for our team.

Question 2

(informal) if two people [1][2][3], they like each other as soon as they meet

I knew you’d [1][2][3] with Mike.

Answer 2

hit it off (with smb)

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• Having common backgrounds, Nally and Frank hit it off as soon as they got acquainted.
• I reckon they have all the chances to hit it off with each other.

Question 3

to join with someone in order to work on something

You can [1][2] with one other class member if you want.

Answer 3

team up

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Marta and Josh teamed up to get a part of the project done faster.

Question 4

informal (phrasal verb) to make a bad mistake or do something very stupid SYN mess up

You’d better not [1][2] this time

Answer 4

screw up

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If you screwed up, don’t be afraid to admit your mistakes and learn from them.

Question 5

To resist, oppose, or protest something

I get really anxious at the mere thought of [1][2] on my colleagues or team leader, so I comply silently.

Answer 5

push back

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People are pushing back against proposed legislation that would limit their ability to travel outside the country.

Question 6

to become so excited or involved in something that you lose control of your feelings or behaviour

Let’s not [1][2][3]. The deal could still fall through.

Answer 6

get carried away

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• We got so carried away discussing the benefits of AI in the workplace that we lost track of time.
• I got so carried away reading this book that missed my train.

Question 7

to be useful in a particular situation

I knew this jacket would [1][2][3] one day.

Answer 7

come in handy

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• I’m so grateful you recommended that podcast to me! Many insights from it came in handy in my work.
• I’m sure the knowledge I got from this book will come in handy one day