Global deck Flashcards
(41 cards)
on-call
If a worker is on call, he or she is available to work or make official visits at any time when needed. e.g., She’s a doctor, so she’s often on call at the weekend.
To loop someone in
To keep someone informed of what is happening. e.g., Please loop me in on any developments.
To punt on something
If you punt on something, you decide not to do or include it. e.g., We punted on a motion that makes no sense.
Cognate (linguistic term)
A word that has the same origin as another word, or is related in some way to another word
To parking lot something
A parking lot is a place to capture comments, topics, or questions that are not related to the agenda. It keeps the focus on the immediate discussion while deferring (i.e., “parking”) other topics for later.
PHRASAL VERB various meanings invent an explanation invent a story/poem etc combine and form something prepare something provide remainder become friends again work extra time
let’s kiss and _______ ________
To make up (various meanings)
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/british/make-up_1
Curfew
a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night.
To vaccinate
treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; inoculate.
cuisine
a style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.
bitter
feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.
ish
to some extent.
rotten
morally, socially, or politically corrupt.
sissy
a person regarded as effeminate or cowardly.
cripple
someone to become unable to walk or move normally.
snuffle
breathe noisily through the nose due to a cold or crying.
start - up
the action or process of setting something in motion.
toddler
a young child who is just beginning to walk.
to be much better than other similar things or people
e.g. We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one _____ ___ from the rest.
stand out
e.g. stood out
to move away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and to write or talk about something else
e.g. The lecturer temporarily _________ from her subject to deal with a related theory
digress
e.g. digressed
to start to do an activity quickly
e.g. Don’t waste time with small talk; ___ ___ ___ ____ right away
get off the mark
e.g. get off the mark
to complete or finish something
e.g. It’s getting late – let’s ____ __ __
wrap up something
e.g. wrap it up
a warning to consider something before taking any more action, or a statement that limits a more general statement
e.g. He agreed to the interview, with the ______ that he could approve the final article.
caveat
e.g. caveat
If a skill you had is _____, it is not as good as it was because you have not practised it:
rusty
to make a lot of short, dry, sharp sounds
e.g. The radio started to _______
crackle
e.g. crackle
