Lesson 21 - Explaining That You're Feeling Overworked Flashcards
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forget about
SLIP ONE’S MIND
Sorry I didn’t send out that memo last Friday. To be honest with you, it slipped my mind.
under severe strain
very anxious
very nervous
STRESSED OUT
After hearing a rumor that there were going to be layoffs at her company, Barbara was really stressed out.
I’m so busy, I can barely think clearly
I’m not focused
I’m distracted
I DON’T KNOW WHETHER I’M COMING OR GOING
I accidentally sent an e-mail complaining about my boss to the boss himself! I don’t whether I’m coming or going today
a short period when there’s high pressure to achieve a result
CRUNCH TIME
It’s crunch time for stem cell researchers in Korea. New government regulations may soon make their work illegal.
to calm down
to become quiet
SETTLE DOWN
The mall is very busy in November and December, but after the holidays, things settle down.
very tired
exhausted
WIPED OUT
Ken traveled to Russia, India, and China all in one week. No wonder he’s wiped out!
to have a lot to do
to have too much to do
to have too much to cope with
TO HAVE A LOT ON ONE’S PLATE
Carlos turned down the project, explaining that he already had a lot on his plate.
to survive
to get by
to survive financial difficulties
TO KEEP ONE’S HEAD ABOVE WATER
Thanks to this new contract, we’ll be able to keep our head above water for another six months.
to reduce the number of hours one works
SCALE BACK ONE’S HOURS
When Christine had a baby, she decided to scale back her hours and just work part-time.
be patient
don’t get discouraged
HANG IN THERE
Your company lost a million dollars last quarter? Hang in there. You’ll do better next quarter.
to focus on one’s work
to focus on working hard
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KEEP ONE’S NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE
Unfortunately, I can’t come to happy hour tonight. I need to keep my nose to the grindstone and finish a proposal I’m working on.
