work vocabulary

Question 1

To attempt (to do) something; to take a turn trying (to do) something.

Answer 1

Take/have a crack at (something)

Question 2

To be very knowledgeable about, skillful in, or competent at something.

Answer 2

be well versed in (something)

Question 3

Formal to say that you are unable to go to a meeting, accept an invitation

Answer 3

Send his regrets

Question 4

We can start

Answer 4

We can get started

Question 5

To bring attention to someone or something

Answer 5

To point out

Question 6

To discard, eliminate, or become free from something or someone.

Answer 6

Get rid of something/someone

Question 7

Let’s delve into the details of …. (the most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation)

Answer 7

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of

Question 8

It’s a question of, it’s related to,( ca a avoir avec …)

Answer 8

It has something to do with …

Question 9

Specifically, ( A savoir, c’ est à dire, en l’occurence)

Answer 9

Namely

Question 10

suchlike, etc…, ainsi de suite

Answer 10

So on and so forth

Question 11

Going crazy, Freaking out, Going insane

Answer 11

Going nuts

Question 12

In line with your argument, In agreement with your perspective,
Supporting your view,
Concurring with your statement,
Echoing your sentiment,
Aligned with your point,
Corroborating your standpoint,

Answer 12

To your point

Question 13

To pass on information, a message (transmettre) To express a feeling or thought to someone to make known (vehiculer)

Answer 13

To convey

Question 14

To be able to last through and handle the good times as well as the bad times - used most in relationships. (Contre vent et marée.)

Answer 14

Through thick and thin

Question 15

Preoccupy me, haunt me, disturb one’s peace of mind ( Qui m’ empêche de dormir)

Answer 15

To keep me up at night

Question 16

We treat that with the utmost seriousness

Answer 16

We take that serious as heart attack

Question 17

I was laughing hysterically (slang)

Answer 17

I was laughing my ass off

Question 18

A few almonds (poignée)

Answer 18

Handful of almonds

Question 19

Avoid the Traps, Obstacles, Dangers, Difficultys, Problems, (Eviter les pièges)

Answer 19

To Avoid the pitfalls

Question 20

I’m glad you raised/mentioned this (remonter)

Answer 20

I am happy you brought this up

Question 21

That says a lot (Ca en dit long)

Answer 21

That speaks volumes

Question 22

When (Le temps que…)

Answer 22

By the time

Question 23

Worthy of discussion or Merits a conversation.

Answer 23

Worth a convo!

Question 24

(En un rien de temps), Shortly, Soon, Quickly, Rapidly, Promptly, Speedily, Immediately, Before you know it, Swiftly, Without delay

Answer 24

In no time

Question 25

To make sure that a business, system, etc. continues to operate, even if it does not make much improvement

Answer 25

Keep the light on

Question 26

To relax, decompress

Answer 26

To unwind

Question 27

Idioms that illustrate the primary and most reliable source of revenue for someone (person or organization)

Answer 27

Bread and butter