More Companies Are Posting Fake Job Listings Flashcards
A good chunk of …
phrase
A large amount of something
* A good chunk of the company’s profits were reinvested into research and development.
* We allocated a good chunk of our annual budget to upgrading the IT infrastructure.
Astonished
adjective
Extremely surprised or amazed
* The board was astonished by the rapid growth in the company’s revenue this quarter.
* The CEO was astonished by the innovative solutions proposed by the team during the strategy meeting.
Why in the world …?
phrase
An expression of strong curiosity, confusion, or astonishment
* Why in the world did we approve that budget increase without a detailed review of the expenses?
* Why in the world did the project miss its deadline despite the extended timeline?
Get … in the door
idiom
To make an effort to gain or attract something
* The sales team is focused on getting new clients in the door to build our customer base.
* We need to get more proposals in the door to increase our chances of winning the contract.
“Let’s back up for a second”
phrase
Meaning to pause or revisit a previous point in a discussion to review or clarify information
* Let’s back up for a second and review the initial project goals before discussing the new changes.
* I think we need to back up for a second and re-evaluate the assumptions we made about the market trends.
Frustrating
adjective
Feelings of annoyance or dissatisfaction due to obstacles or difficulties
* It was frustrating to encounter repeated technical issues during the product launch.
* It’s frustrating when bureaucratic red tape delays critical decision-making.
A fishing expedition
idiom
A broad, often unfocused attempt to gather information or evidence
* Their request for all emails felt like a fishing expedition, as it was not clear which issues they were investigating.
* The consultant’s broad data requests appeared to be a fishing expedition.
Telltale signs
noun
Clear indicators or clues that reveal the presence of something
* The financial analyst identified the telltale signs of declining sales, such as reduced customer engagement.
* The HR team noticed telltale signs of employee dissatisfaction.
A red flag
idiom
A warning sign of a potential problem, danger, or issue
* The inconsistent financial statements were a red flag that led to a thorough audit of the company’s accounts.
* The abrupt resignation of the CFO was a red flag that raised concerns among investors.
A sneaky practice
adjective - noun
A dishonest and unethical action that is meant to trick or mislead others
* Using misleading advertising to attract customers is a sneaky practice that can damage the company’s reputation.
* The competitor’s tactic of posting fake reviews seems to be a sneaky practice to attract customers.
A call back
noun
A follow-up phone call received in response to an initial contact or application
* After submitting your resume, you should expect a call back from the HR department.
* The sales team was pleased to get a call back from a prospective customer.
Land an interview
verbal phrase
To successfully secure an opportunity to be interviewed for a job
* After tailoring his resume to match the job description, he was excited to land an interview with the company.
* Networking at industry events can help you land an interview with potential employers.
A dead end
idiom
A situation with no further progress or opportunities
* After months of negotiations, the deal hit a dead end due to unresolved contract terms.
* Their initial strategy seemed promising, but it eventually led to a dead end with no new client acquisitions.
Armed with …
idiom
To be equipped or prepared with a particular tool or knowledge
* Before the presentation, she was armed with detailed market research to support her proposals.
* The negotiators were armed with data on previous contract terms to leverage better deals.
