7.3 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Speak soon!
a friendly way to end a conversation, implying you’ll talk again
hire
to obtain temporary use of something for payment
temporary staff
employees hired for a limited period
full-time staff
employees who work standard full weekly hours
stretch yourself (to sth)
to push beyond comfort zone to achieve more
take sth as it comes
to deal with situations as they occur
work extra hours
to work beyond normal working time
scaremongering
spreading frightening reports or rumors
troubleshooting
a methodical approach to problem solving
dive in
to start something quickly and with energy
damage limitation
action to reduce harmful effects of an event
expect the unexpected
to accept that surprises will occur
worst-case scenario
the most serious outcome that could happen
go bust
to go bankrupt or close due to financial failure
exaggeration
a statement making something seem better or worse than reality
overcautious
too careful; avoiding all risks excessively
(not) worth the risk
the benefits don’t outweigh the dangers
