Lesson 26 IDIOMS?英文釋義

• (to) hit the ground running：to have a successful start to a new job; to start at full speed
• EXAMPLE: We need to hire somebody who can?hit the ground running. We don't have time to train anybody.
• (an) “A” player:??a top performer; a superior employee
• EXAMPLE: We need to do everything we can to ensure that our?"A" players?don't leave our company and take jobs with the competition.
• (to) earn one's keep:?to deserve what one is paid; to deserve to be in the position one is in; to contribute one's share
• EXAMPLE: Carl stands around flirting with the receptionist all day instead of working. He's not?earning his keep.
• (to) go the extra mile:?to do more than what is expected or required
• EXAMPLE: The graphic designer showed us 25 possible designs for the cover of our new newsletter. He really?went the extra mile.
• (to) take someone into one's confidence:?to tell somebody something confidentially; to tell somebody sensitive information
• EXAMPLE: Linda?took Dan into her confidence?and told him that several people in the department were going to get laid off.
• (to) make the grade:?to succeed; to fulfill the requirements
• EXAMPLE: After it was clear that Nathan?made the grade?as an account executive at the ad agency, he was promoted to account director.
• leaving us:??leaving the company (note: often a polite way of saying somebody's been fired)
• EXAMPLE: We're sad to say that after ten years here, Leslie will be?leaving us?to pursue more time with her family.
• (to) break the news:?to make something known (often something unpleasant)
• EXAMPLE: Sorry to?break the news, but your competitors have come out with a product that works much better than yours and costs half the price.
• go-getter:?a hard-working, ambitious person; someone very good at delivering results at work
• EXAMPLE: Stephanie is a real?go-getter, so nobody was surprised when she was promoted to vice president of the bank.
• (to) Push one's luck:?don’t try to get too much; be satisfied with what you've already gotten and don't try to get more
• EXAMPLE: If your boss has already agreed to send you to two training courses this year, don't?push your luck?and ask for a third.
• NOTE: You will also hear the variation: to press one's luck.
• (to) Play one's cards right:?to make the most of one's opportunities or situation
• EXAMPLE: Louis?played his cards right?at the law firm, and he was made partner after only five years there.
• down the road:?in the future
• EXAMPLE: Jay doesn't want to work for a big company forever. Five years?down the road, he'd like to start his own business.
• Keep up the good work!:?continue as you are; you're doing well, continue to do well
• EXAMPLE: Team, we just had our best year in company history.?Keep up the good work!