Success Flashcards
1
Q
Facing difficulties
A
I was having a hard time It wasn’t taking off It wasn’t happening for me I got a sinking feeling I was (totally, utterly, completely) fed up I was ready to throw in the towel I was sick and tired of it
2
Q
Encouraging people
A
He told me to hang in there. She gave me a pep talk He urged me not to give up He nudged me to… She really lifted my spirits.
3
Q
Persistance
A
I decided to keep going I resolved to keep at it I got back on the right track I decided to give it my best shot I was on a roll
4
Q
This was quite a while back
A
A fairly long time ago
5
Q
He was a total bookworm
A
He loved reading books
6
Q
You couldn’t tear him away from his books
A
He loves…
7
Q
Do something like nobody’s business
A
Do something a lot, to a high standard
8
Q
Turn up in dribs and drabs
A
Appear slowly a few people at a time
9
Q
Off all people, it turns out, in times of despite
A
The least expected person
In difficult times
10
Q
Understand their interests, what makes them tick
A
Same thing twice, different way
11
Q
Their buy-in
A
Their agreement and acceptance
