something which makes you willing to listen to
or accept new ideas
an open mind
not very intelligent
dim
intelligent
bright
argue a point of view just to
create discussion
Play Devil's advocate
act according to your personal feelings about smth
go with your gut feeling
an idea or opinion formed before enough information is available to form it correctly
preconception
something to think about
food for thought
start a series of adverts to sell something
launch a campaign
to avoid talking about what is important
Beat about the bush
A problem that prevents or delays progress
A setback
a way of looking at something
Perspective
have a great future
go far
get a lot of money very quickly (metaphor)
make a killing
have no opinion either way
sit on the fence
challenging rate at which you need to learn
something
Steep learning curve
a person who has strong views and tells others
about them
opinionated
create (a theory)
construct
having an important decision to make
be at a crossroads
to say honestly what you think, even if it upsets or offends someone
speak your mind
find out how to do a job or activity
learn the ropes
to change your opinion about something or start to doubt it
have second thoughts
repeat what you have heard without thinking about it
Regurgitate
an insecure base on which to base ideas
(metaphor)
weak foundations
to have a strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept and that is the reason why you do something
Have an axe to grind
Become familiar with a new situation or experience
Find your feet