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1
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the most recent gossip

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THE LATEST DIRT

Have you heard the latest dirt? Rob was fired for calling the chairman of the board a “jerk” to his face.

2
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unaware of what’s going on

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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.

3
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according to gossip

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ACCORDING TO THE RUMOUR MILL

According to the rumor mill, Neil didn’t leave his position voluntarily. He was fired.

4
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to make a sexual advance toward someone

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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!

5
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repeating the same behavior as before (usually annoying, dishonest, or sneaky behavior)

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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.

6
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to rank first

to be the best or worst example of something

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TO TAKE THE CAKE

Stuart stole your idea and presented it as his own during the meeting? That really takes the cake!

7
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This expression refers to language or behavior that is carefully controlled (sometimes too controlled) to avoid offending people based on gender, ethnicity, etc.

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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!

8
Q

ով ինչ անի իրան կանի

karma

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WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

Dana is always trying to steal everybody else’s clients. But what goes around comes around.

9
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something bad will happen to him (or her), just as he (or she) deserves

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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.