Palavras 1 Flashcards
it might turn into real happiness
poderia se transformar em verdadeira felicidade
Likely
Are likely to be affected
Tsunami waves are likely to occur in the areas located near the sea.
**Trad.: **é provavel, são sucetíveis, são propensos.
It’s likely that she will finish the project by Friday
I will likely have this done by Friday
Our audience is likely to engage more with UGC videos
That’s what we’re going over in this video
É o que vamos ver neste vídeo
You can’t just lump everything into two categories
It is dangerous to lump everything together.
Meaning: The verb “to lump” means to group together indiscriminately or treat as one entity, often without careful distinction. It can also be used informally in the phrase “lump it” meaning to accept something unpleasant without complaining.
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Examples:
People often lump different cultures together without recognizing their unique differences.
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The company tends to lump all complaints into one category, even though they are quite different.
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The teacher lumped all late assignments together, regardless of when they were turned in.
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They lumped the expenses from last year with this year’s budget, making it hard to track the actual costs.
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I have noticed that many people lump all social media platforms together as if they function the same way.
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She has lumped her personal and professional problems into one, which has made things more stressful.
Off the top of my head
It’s 4 classes, off the top of my head
I’ll give one answer off the top of my head
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What do you need for this project? Well, off the top of my head, I would say higher budgets.
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I have answered several questions off the top of my head during this interview.
All around
The city has a vibrant atmosphere all around, with art and culture evident everywhere you go.
The festival last year was all around a great success, attracting visitors from many different places.
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I found beauty in the scenery all around when we visited the national park last summer.
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We have seen all around the world in our travels, experiencing different cultures and landscapes.
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He was known all around the town for his generosity.
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The weather was perfect all around the year.
Stately
She walked into the room with a stately grace
More common synonyms: Imposing, Elegant
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- She is 84 now but, even in her loungewear, there is something stately and spectacular about her.
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The ceremony was stately and formal.
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Worthy and stately, “The Fall of the Roman Empire” was a yawn, while “Demetrius and the Gladiators” was a hoot.
Caveat
There’s a caveat to this agreement that you should be aware of before signing
- He accepted the job offer, but with the caveat that he would need flexibility with his hours.
- I would like to point out an important caveat before the plan is implemented.
- Coe spoke with the caveat of having not seen the programme which made the allegations
- With that caveat, it offers an attractive compromise between the convenience of a hotel and the independence of self-catering.
- People often caveat their concerns with a message I would sum up as this: “It is not folk like you”.
. - There’s a small caveat to the result
. - One caveat to keep in mind is that these numbers may fluctuate over the next week
. - I’m confident in our projections, but with the caveat that external factors could influence outcomes
Keep them current
LinkedIn is great for keeping us current on new trends.
Pushed
What pushed these ads to go viral?
It’s been pushing me to do my best
- The strong wind pushed the door open.
- The deadline pushed us to work overtime.
- The intense competition pushed her to train harder.
Go after
Synonyms: Pursue, Chase, Seek, Aim for
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- She goes after every opportunity to improve her career.
- They go after criminals who break the law.
- He went after his dream job and finally got it.
- They have gone after several companies to secure funding.
Trickle
Trickle Over
Trickle = gotejar
Trickle Over = escorrer
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- Water trickles over the edge of the sink when it gets too full.
- The news is starting to trickle over into other parts of the country.
- Information about the event trickled over to me late last night.
- News about the new policy has trickled over to everyone in the office.
- A few drops of rain trickled over the window as the storm passed.
Tracking to
that’s tracking to be live by the end of this week
Synonyms: on course to, trending toward, projected to, heading toward.
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- The project is tracking to finish on time based on current progress
- The numbers were tracking to show positive growth
- How do you ensure that something is tracking to achieve its target?
- How do you ensure that something is on track to reach the goal?
Nimble
Keep nimble
Synonyms: Quick, Lively, Swift
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- We need to keep our processes nimble and efficient
- The key to long-term success is to keep nimble while scaling up operations.
Stick with
Synonyms: stay with, continue with, remain with
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Stick with vs Remain with: “remains with” can refer to staying in a situation, whereas “stick with” implies active commitment.
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- I’m going to stick with my original plan because it feels right
- They stuck with their decisions and completed the project.
- I try to stick with a healthy routine
- I’ve stuck with the same company for over five years
- We can’t afford to stick with a single plan for too long
- We don’t want to stick with something just because it’s comfortable
- It’s better to stick with what performs well
a pat on the back
She always gives her team a pat on the back when they finish a project successfully.
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A pat on the back can boost someone’s confidence more than you think.
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The manager gave him a pat on the back after his successful presentation.
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I want to give you a pat on the back
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How about a pat on the back for doing that work?
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We deserve a pat on the back for this
Call that out
Meaning: point out, mention, highlight, draw attention to
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Let’s make sure we call that out tomorrow
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He often calls that out during meetings when people forget the key details.
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She called that out yesterday
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It may seem unnecessary to call this out in a legal agreement
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data scientists don’t call this out so often
Standpoint
Standpoint vs. Perspective: “Standpoint” often implies a fixed or firm position based on beliefs or experience, while “perspective” can be broader, referring to a general way of looking at things.
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From an ethical standpoint.
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We need to consider the problem from both a technical and a customer standpoint.
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From a strategy standpoint
Leaning towards
It indicates a preference or inclination for one option over another.
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I’m leaning towards accepting the job offer in New York.
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They were leaning more towards the modern design during the meeting.
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Everything is sort of leaning towards the ASC Campaigns.
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I have been leaning more towards traveling in the summer rather than in the winter.
Pull up
Stop:
- The taxi pulls up in front of the hotel.
- The bus pulled up at the station right on schedule.
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Approach/Arrive:
- She pulled up at the restaurant and waited outside.
- I have pulled up to the building twice and still can’t find parking.
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Retrieve or display information:
- She pulls up the sales report on her computer.
- Have you already pulled up this data?
Live up to
Meaning: to meet or fulfill expectations.
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- It’s a big deal, and I hope I live up to it.
- In order to live up to their own moral standards.
- It doesn’t really live up to the hype
- China has failed to live up to their promises
