Posted by englishlessons on March 27, 2017
Definition:
initiate something
Examples:
We decided to pull the trigger on our remodeling project, and we hired a contractor this week.
Our manager has been talking for months about hiring more engineers; I hope she pulls the trigger soon.
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Posted by englishlessons on March 20, 2017
Definition:
solve a small problem/problems
Examples:
Before we sign the contract, we just need to iron out a few more details.
The two friends had been arguing, but since they met to iron things out, they have been getting along well.
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Posted by englishlessons on March 13, 2017
Definition:
choose someone/something from a group for praise/criticism
Examples:
Her manager singled her out from the group to compliment her on presentation.
The CEO singled out our group of engineers to praise us for our work on the new product.
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Posted by englishlessons on March 1, 2017
Definition:
Start being successful
Examples:
Employees of the start-up worked hard to get their project off the ground.
Our plans are still in the early stages; we hope to get this new venture off the ground by the end of next year.
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Posted by englishlessons on February 13, 2017
Definition:
informal, not planned ahead of time
Examples:
He did not give a formal speech on the topic; he just made some off the cuff remarks.
The politician made some off the cuff comments about raising taxes, which created a big reaction.
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Posted by englishlessons on January 14, 2017
Definition:
Attack with words
Examples:
When he is upset, he lashes out with rude comments in a text message.
When she is angry, she will lash out and scream at people.
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Posted by englishlessons on January 5, 2017
Definition:
Ask someone for something
Examples:
My co-worker has money problems; he hit me up for a loan last week.
When their son calls from school, he often hits them up for extra money.
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Posted by englishlessons on December 26, 2016
Definition:
Turn around and go back in the direction you just came from
Examples:
We missed the turn, so we doubled back to look for the sign.
She ran ahead of the group, but doubled back when she saw that the youngest needed help.
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Posted by englishlessons on December 12, 2016
Definition:
cause someone to think carefully or hesitate
Examples:
The company’s recent financial report gave him pause, and he decided not to invest in their stock.
His history of multiple girlfriends gave her pause, and she decided not to accept his invitation.
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Posted by englishlessons on November 11, 2016
Definition:
a change or situation that makes someone unhappy or upset
Examples:
When her husband corrected her in public, it did not sit well with her.
If you change the bonus structure, it won’t sit well with the employees.
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