Lesson 4 - Talking About Manufacturing Flashcards
to solve the small problems with
WORK OUT THE KINKS
The company announced that they will delay the launch of their new product by two weeks. They still need to work out the kinks with their packaging process.
to perfect
to improve sth as much as possible
TO FINE-TUNE
Rick hired an executive coach to help him fine-tune his managerial skills.
no excuses it’s absolutely necessary that this is how it’s going to be no matter what anybody says
բայց մայց չկա
NO IFS, ANDS OR BUTS
All employees must attend our team building workshop tomorrow, no ifs, ands, or buts.
let me make my opinion clear
զուտ ասում եմ
JUST FOR THE RECORD
I know that everybody else likes the idea of using a bear for a mascot, but, just for the record, I think it’s a lousy idea.
to try to do too much before a deadline to not leave enough time to get a task done
TO CUT IT (A LITTLE) CLOSE
Jerry promised his customer he’d ship out the farm equipment by the end of the week. Since we haven’t assembled it yet, I think that’s cutting it close.
a telling of what’s what
REALITY CHECK
You think we can start selling our products through our website next month? Time for a reality check! Nobody at our company knows anything about e-commerce.
to take action
to do one’s best
to volunteer
TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE
We need somebody to be in charge of organizing the company holiday party. Who’d like to step up to the plate and start working on this project?
to do the job successfully
to accomplish the task
GET THE JOB DONE
We plan to outsource all of our software development to IBM. We know they have the resources to get the job done.
to work until the last minute
to work until just before the deadline
WORK DOWN TO THE WIRE
The investment bankers need to turn in their report at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, and they’ve still got many hours of work left on it. They’re going to be working down to the wire.
to do anything and everything necessary to accomplish a task or reach a goal
DO WHATEVER IT TAKES
It’s very important that our new product be ready before Christmas. Do whatever it takes to make that happen.
around the clock
24/7
During tax season, many accountants work 24/7.
in summary
when we look back on this after we’re finished
AT THE END OF THE DAY
At the end of the day, the most important thing is how many cases of product we were able to ship this year.
