Youtube Flashcards
Set the record straight
To write or say something in order to make the truth facts known
Strike a balance
To achieve a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance. (Satisfying the need)
Example: to strike a balance between work and family. How much you make and how much you spend. Screen time and social life. Etc.
(Not) think twice (about something)
Often used to talk about the past
Example: O didn’t think twice about swallowing capsules to smuggle drugs to Malta
At/on short notice
Examples :
I cannot do that on such short notice
Thank you for coming at such short notice
Wait and see (wait’ en see)
- Be patient
- ## Expressing confidence that I am right
Take (something) at face value
To accept something as it appears to be rather than studying it more closely.
Example: I will take your word at face value.
The best of both worlds
A situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time.
Example: you get the best of both worlds when you work very little but make a lot of money
(To be ) in the public eye
To be famous and written about in newspaper etc. Like celebrities.
Example: it’s dangerous to read the internet when you are in the public eye but you can keep your children out of the public eye
Get a grip (on yourself)
To make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly
Off the record
Used to indicate that what someone says should not be probably recorded
One person asking a question but the other person wants to be honest. Example: yes we got along but off the record, there were a lot of issues
Get / bring up to speed
To get all the latest information about an activity or subject.
We hire a tutor to get our daughter up to speed.
(General) rules of thumb
A practical approach and way of doing something based on experience.
Example: let’s look at some general rules of thumb in business
