Lesson 18 - Discussing Office Scandals Flashcards
the most recent gossip
THE LATEST DIRT
Have you heard the latest dirt? Rob was fired for calling the chairman of the board a “jerk” to his face.
unaware of what’s going on
OUT OF THE LOOP
If you want to know what’s really going on at the company, don’t bother asking Adam. He’s out of the loop.
according to gossip
ACCORDING TO THE RUMOUR MILL
According to the rumor mill, Neil didn’t leave his position voluntarily. He was fired.
to make a sexual advance toward someone
TO MAKE A PASS AT SOMEONE
Glen got drunk at the office holiday party and made a pass at Amber, his secretary. Unfortunately for Glen, Amber’s boyfriend was in the same room!
repeating the same behavior as before (usually annoying, dishonest, or sneaky behavior)
UP TO ONE’S OLD TRICKS
Our boss is up to his old tricks. This is the third time we’ve gone out to lunch and he’s forgotten his wallet back at the office.
to rank first
to be the best or worst example of something
TO TAKE THE CAKE
Stuart stole your idea and presented it as his own during the meeting? That really takes the cake!
This expression refers to language or behavior that is carefully controlled (sometimes too controlled) to avoid offending people based on gender, ethnicity, etc.
POLITICALLY CORRECT (PC)
The university president suggested that women may not be as good as men in science because of differences in their brains? That’s not politically correct!
ով ինչ անի իրան կանի
karma
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
Dana is always trying to steal everybody else’s clients. But what goes around comes around.
something bad will happen to him (or her), just as he (or she) deserves
HE’LL GET HIS / SHE’LL GET HERS
Cheryl got promoted to vice president after firing half her staff? Don’t worry, she’ll get hers.
