week 2 Flashcards
(38 cards)
to have sth under its belt
to have acquired or accomplished sth
baffling
puzzling, confusing, or difficult to understand
to crunch numbers
performing calculations or analyzing numerical data
grist to the mill
useful experience for sth
to line sth up
organize or arrange sth in preparation for a future event or action
to line up
for sth to have a fortunate outcome
to give sth a wide berth
avoid or keep away from sth
to switch sb on to sth
introduce or make someone interested or enthusiastic about sth
to make sb aware of sth.
inform or notify someone about sth
to be little more than sth
only slightly more than the described quality, often implying insignificance
at your earliest convenience
formal alternative for: as soon as possible
prior to
before a particular time or event
to cash a cheque
to exchange a cheque for money at a bank or financial institution
to cash out
converting non-cash assets into cash or withdrawing money from an investment or account
in one’s place
instead of someone else, occupying their position or fulfilling their role
in one’s stead
in someone’s place, substituting for them or acting on their behalf
daunting
intimidating (einschüchternd) or challenging
daunted
feeling intimidated or discouraged (entmutigt)
to keep up with sth
to stay informed about or maintain the same pace or level as something
a slant
a slope or a lean towards a particular direction
apprehensive
feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen
tense
nervous or anxious often due to stress or anticipation
to take in sth
to understand or absorb information or a situation
to drop out of sth
to quilt or withdraw from an activity
