Why Adriana Decided to Sell The Huffington Post Flashcards
“I have to ask”
phrase
Used to ask a question that might be uncomfortable to answer
This is a really beautiful house, but I have to ask, why did you paint it pink?
You seem to be losing weight, but I have to ask, have you stopped eating completely?
Tremendous
adjective
Very big / huge
There was a tremendous amount of people in the station this morning.
She has achieved some tremendous success.
Board
noun
Board of Directors of an organization
We need to take this to the board for final approval.
I’m afraid their board rejected our offer.
Resources
noun
Supply of money / materials / staff etc.
We do not have the resources to stay closed for another month.
They are trying to pull all their resources together.
Play devil’s advocate
idiom
To give an opinion that you might not agree with, but which is different from what the other person is saying
I agree with you yes, but just to play devil’s advocate, what would you have changed if you didn’t have the resources?
Sure, but to play the devil’s advocate, maybe you should reconsider.
No stranger
idiom
To be familiar with a particular experience / activity
He is no stranger to working hard into the night.
She is no stranger to communicating with the media.
See eye-to-eye
idiom
To agree with each other
The board members all saw eye-to-eye on this issue.
I hope they can see eye-to-eye on that matter and move on.
Standalone
adjective
Independant
They are a standalone company with no affiliates.
We are aiming to be a standalone organization one day.
Exceed one’s expectations
verbal phrase
To be much bigger / better than expected
This report of yours really exceeded my expectations!
He is always exceeding his boss’ expectations.