The Story behind the Starbucks Mermaid Flashcards
“So much so”
phrase
Used to say that the previous statement is very true and therefor has the result that follows
He is a great manager, so much so that he has been promoted twice.
It gets very hot in Tokyo, so much so that it can be hard to exercise outside.
Branding Exec
noun
A brand executive who manages social media strategy, the public image of a brand, etc.
We are hiring a brand new branding exec.
They head hunted their branding exec from Apple.
Maritime
adjective
Connected with human activity at sea
I like visiting maritime museums whenever I’m in a port city.
Maritime workers usually have very dangerous working conditions.
Lure
verb
To persuade someone to do something / go somewhere by offering them something
He lured away all our clients with his competitive prices.
I was able to lure them to our side.
Bare
adjective
Without clothing / empty
The apartment was pretty bare when I moved in.
She likes to walk around with bare feet.
Redraw
verb
To draw something again
We had to redraw the plan from scratch.
She redrew the outlines of the plan we made previously.
Asymmetry
noun
Two halves / sides that are not exactly the same
Some asymmetry is important in people’s faces and bodies.
Too much asymmetry can make people look unattractive.
Spot
verb
See / find
I haven’t been able to spot the issue yet.
That new fashion can be spotted all over the city.
Bold
adjective
Not shy / strong in color or shape
He is a very bold young man.
We need some more bold colors in this ad.
Alluring
adjective
Mysteriously attractive
Going to Tokyo is very alluring to most young people in Japan.
Having cocktails on the beach sounds very alluring…