Emotions
Worried, nervous, or afraid about something that might happen.
anxious
To leave your job officially, usually by choice.
to resign / hand in notice
Free time when you are not working or busy.
spare time
To keep money for future problems or emergencies.
to save for a rainy day
having a strong decision to do something and not giving up easily, even when it is difficult.
determined
Feeling uncomfortable or ashamed because of a mistake or an awkward situation.
embarrassed
A job that gives satisfaction, purpose, or a sense of achievement.
rewarding job
To plan and reserve time for a particular activity or purpose.
set aside time for smth
To have just enough money to live on and pay basic expenses.
make ends meet
not showing feelings or thoughts easily, especially with people you don’t know well
reserved
Very unhappy or uncomfortable, often for a long time.
miserable
To lose your job because the company no longer needs your position.
to be made redundant
Do not have enough money to pay for something.
To be extremely expensive.
cost an arm and a leg
used to getting everything you want, often because people give you too much and say “yes” too often.
spoilt
Feeling happy and relaxed because something bad did not happen or a problem is over.
relieved
A job that involves simple, repetitive tasks and requires little skill.
menial job
Having a lot of money or valuable possessions.
wealthy
Going from being very poor to very rich.
from rats to riches
used to getting everything you want, often because people give you too much and say “yes” too often.
affectionate
Feeling unable to cope because there is too much to deal with at once.
overwhelmed
To have difficulty doing something or dealing with a problem.
to struggle
To receive money or property from someone after they die.
to inherit
To cheat someone by charging too much or selling something unfairly.
to rip off
often refusing to follow rules or do what authority figures say
rebellious