Lesson 7 - Speak Up - It's Only The Boss Flashcards
it really surprises/confuses me that
ապշեցնում է ինձ որ
IT BOGGLES MY MIND THAT
It boggles my mind that executives at AIG received large bonuses after the company had to be rescued by the government with an $85 billion loan.
to not be easily insulted or offended by criticism or an insult
TO HAVE A THICK SKIN
“Was Joe upset when the president blamed him for the bad sales results?” — “No, he has a thick skin.”
not knowing what else to do (said after one has already tried all the options one has thought of)
գժվում եմ արդեն
AT ONE’S WIT’S END
We’ve tried email discount offers and contests to try to get more customers, but nothing seems to be working. We’re at our wit’s end.
when a place/person is available for visits at any time of the work day
OPEN-DOOR POLICY
Mark has an open-door policy and employees drop in to his office throughout the day.
very interested in discussing emotions and feelings
sensitive (often used in a negative sense)
TOUCHY-FEELY
My boss is touchy-feely. When I told her that I was tired from working so many long hours, she gave me a hug.
a desirable job or position
PLUM ASSIGNMENT
In Jane’s new position, she travels to Europe four times a year to attend fashion shows. What a plum assignment!
to try as hard as one can; to put all of one’s efforts into something
TO GIVE IT ONE’S ALL
Alex started a new business selling his homemade barbeque sauce. It’s not easy finding distributors for his new sauce, but he’s giving it his all.
in the future
down the road
GOING FORWARD
Going forward, please get your boss’s approval before signing up for any training programs.
to give one an evaluation of his or her performance
TO GIVE SOMEONE FEEDBACK
After Andrew had been at his new job for three months, his boss met with him to give him some feedback.
a mistake
something that shows poor judgment
BAD CALL
My stockbroker told me to sell my shares of Ford when they were trading at $1.43. That was a bad call.
to gossip
to be unable to keep a secret
to boast a lot
TO HAVE A BIG MOUTH
You told the boss I took the receptionist out on a date last night? You have a big mouth!
very good friends
BEST BUDDIES
No wonder we’re holding our holiday party at Main Street Seafood. Our boss is best buddies with the owner.
