3 Ways to Better Connect with Your Coworkers Flashcards
Innovative
adjective
New & different
* She came up with some pretty innovative ideas.
* They were able to offer us some innovative solutions to these issues.
A social butterfly
noun
An outgoing person who likes to attend parties and other social gatherings
* Being a social butterfly is a great asset to have in any industry.
* She is a real social butterfly and goes out most nights.
Get along
(with someone)
phrasal verb
To have a good relationship with someone
* I get along pretty well with my in-laws.
* These are some tips on how to get along with your coworkers.
Multi-year
adjective
Something that continues for several years
* We have several multi-year projects running at the moment.
* We have launched a multi-year marketing campaign.
Feel ‘off’
adjective
To not feel well (mentally or physically)
* I don’t know why, but I’m feeling a bit off today.
* She’s been feeling off ever since she relocated.
Goes a long way
phrase
Something is an important factor in achieving something
* Exercising every day will go a long way in keeping you healthy.
* Being polite will go a long way in your career.
Acquaintances
noun
People you have met but do not know well
* I have several acquaintances who work at that company.
* Some of my business acquaintances came to my party.
Consequently
adverb
As a result
* I fell ill and consequently could not attend his party.
* I was very nervous, and consequently my speech was not very good.
Breakthrough
noun
An important discovery or development that helps to solve a problem
* They made several breakthroughs in AI technology.
* Discovering this error was a major breakthrough for us.
Philanthropic
adjective
Giving money / help to those who need it
* They are known for their philanthropic work in Africa.
* I want to take up some philanthropic activities on my weekends.
Spark innovation
verb - noun
To cause new ideas or methods to be developed
* This initiative will hopefully spark some innovation.
* You can spark innovation in your team by giving them more freedom.
Blow a budget
verb
To spend one’s whole budget on something
* We blew our entire marketing budget on this commercial.
* We should try not to blow the whole budget on this party.
Happy hour
noun
A period of time when drinks at a bar / restaurant is discounted
* We usually try to hit the bar downstairs at happy hour.
* It’s best to go there during happy hour if you want to save some money.
