"What's up, boss?" (Words)

Question 1

to lose the chance or opportunity to do or experience something

Prasal verb

• Because I was so sick last week, I [1][2][3] the chance to see my sister while she was in town.

Answer 1

to miss out on (smth)

Упустить

• If you don’t call the recruiter back right away, you’re going to miss out on the opportunity.
• miss out on a chance/an opportunity

Question 2

to develop or refine something, such as a plan, strategy, etc.

Phrasal verb

Разработать, проработать

Answer 2

to work out (smth)

In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between “work” and “out”

Проработать
* We still need to work out the details, but we’ll definitely be able to come visit that weekend

Question 3

to discuss or deal with some topic informally or in passing

Phrasal verb

We’ll [1][2] that matter later in the meeting, so let’s stay focused on the issue at hand.

Answer 3

to touch on (smth)

Коснуться

• The movie touches on themes of loneliness and grief, but doesn’t make them the central focus of the characters.
• Today I’m going just to touch on this issue. We’ll have a chance to discuss it in details at our weekly meeting on Friday.

Question 4

to proceed away from a particular place or area.

Phrasal verb

[1][2], guys—there’s nothing to see here.

Answer 4

to move on

… be tactful: thank the person for their time, wish a good day and move on

Question 5

Concerning or focused on the most important, central, or essential issue or information

You don’t have much time, so make sure your presentation is [1][2][3].

Answer 5

to the point

По сути, по/к делу

• OK, everyone, I don’t want to waste any time, so let’s get right to the point
• speak only to the point

Question 6

casually and spontaneously; without planning or preparation

adjective

I didn’t have time to organize my thoughts, so I just spoke [1][2][3]

Answer 6

off the cuff

Экспромтом, без подготовки

The senator has become known for making off-the-cuff remarks that create controversy.

Question 7

if something […]es you, it makes you feel confused and worried because it is difficult to understand

v., syn. confusing

She seemed […]ed by the question.

Answer 7

to perplex

This is an extremely perplexing question.

Question 8

the hard work and loyalty that someone gives to an organization, activity etc

noun, syn. dedication. Самоотдача.

I was impressed by the energy and […] shown by the players.

Answer 8

commitment

A successful career requires one hundred percent commitment

Question 9

honest about your feelings or opinions and not hiding anything

adj., syn. easy to do

Jack is tough, but always […] and fair.

Answer 9

straightforward

Прямой, прямолинейный

My new colleague is very straightforward and easy to get along with

Question 10

a complicated or unexpected way in which a decision, process, or event affects other things

noun [countable usually plural], syn. possible consequences

Before implementing this new strategy, we will analyze all pros and cons and all possible […]s

Answer 10

ramification

Последствие

the practical ramifications of taking on a new job

Question 11

the influence that one person or organization has on another

n., syn. power, advantage

If we modify our marketing approach, we can get […] over the situation.

Answer 11

leverage

It uses its considerable economic leverage to influence other nations.

Question 12

to give more details or new information about something

v., syn. enlarge.
| Конкретизировать, уточнять

Could you […] on your argument?

Answer 12

to elaborate (on smth)

• He said he had new evidence, but refused to elaborate any further.
• First I’ll give you the summary and then elaborate on the details

Question 13

a problem or situation that makes something more difficult to understand or deal with

syn., problem

There is a […] with this new contract, but we are working on it.

Answer 13

a complication

Сложность, затруднение

The fact that the plane was late added a further complication to our journey.

Question 14

to make small changes to something in order to improve it and make it more suitable or effective

v., syn. to change. Скорректировать

To expand our market share, we should […] the advertising campaign.

Answer 14

to modify

Скорректировать

The feedback will be used to modify the course for next year.

Question 15

if you do something [1][2][3], you do it immediately, often without thinking about it very carefully

This will enable you to choose the proper variant right [1][2][3] and not beat about the bush.

Answer 15

on the spot

С ходу, не раздумывая

He had to make a decision on the spot.

Question 16

to improve your skill at doing something, especially when you are already very good at it

It was during this period that Bush […]ed his diplomatic skills.

Answer 16

to hone

to hone (someone’s skill)

He was carefully honing the curved blade.

Question 17

to be part of a group of people who make important decisions

informal

She wants to stay [1][2][3] as these changes are being considered.

Answer 17

be in the loop/be out of the loop

Быть в курсе

• In case a scope of work changes, keep your team in the loop.
• He claims that he was kept out of the loop when the decision to sell the company was being made.

Question 18

an important person

informal

A few of the company […]s have their own jets.

Answer 18

bigwig

It can be bewildering even for experienced managers to remain confident while having small talk with the bigwig

Question 19

to confuse someone

He was […]ed by his daughter’s reaction.

Answer 19

to bewilder

Bewilder is usually passive.
Сбивать с толку

• It can be bewildering even for experienced managers to remain confident while having small talk with the bigwig.
• His questions make me bewildered sometimes…