Craigslist CEO on Why Stepping Down Was the Best Decision COPY Flashcards

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Applaud oneself

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verbal phrase

To congratulate oneself

I have to applaud myself for having being able to complete these tasks on time.

She deserves to applaud herself.

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Syndrome

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noun

A type of negative behavior / mental state that is typical of a person in a particular situation

I think his wife is suffering from bored-housewife syndrome.

That syndrome usually affects men in their 40’s.

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Run … into the ground

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verbal phrase

To ruin or destroy something

I think he is going to run this company into the ground.

The lockdown has ran many marriages into the ground.

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Suck at …

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verb

To be bad at something

I really suck at playing any kind of sports.

He really sucks at being a manager.

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Temperamentally suited

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adjective

To have the right emotional skills / character for something

He was not temperamentally suited to be POTUS.

I believe I am temperamentally suited for that position.

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Step down

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verbal phrase

To withdraw / resign from an important position

Mizuta-san stepped down as Persol’s CEO this year.

I think he might step down when he reaches retirement age.

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Wince

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verb

To show pain quickly, usually on the face

She winced at the thought of having to go back to work.

Try not to wince when you’re doing karate.

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Regret

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verb

Feel sad / disappointed about something you did in the past

I regret not speaking to him earlier about this.

You might regret this decision if you don’t consider it carefully.

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