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Swimming Against the Tide

100

Define the expressions: pro, chick and alpha geek.

Pro: Professional

Chick: Girl

Alpha Geek: The most technically proficient person in an office

200

How would describe a person that does not go with the flow or is off the mainstream?

Distinct, unconventional, singular, special, unusual

300

What are the meanings of these two phrasal verbs:

I tried very hard to put my ideas across, but they wouldn't listen to me.

We would have finished the project in time if we hadn't run up against so many technical difficulties.

put across: express in an understandable way

run up against: meet with difficulties

The time is always right to do what is right

100

Cross the odd one out:

demonstration

strike

boycott

assembly

assembly

200

Name 3 words that represent the ideas of contrast, addition and conclusion/result (ex: but, and, so)

Contrast: while, however, nevertheless, although

Addition: besides, furthermore, moreover

Conclusion: therefore, thus, consequently

300

What's the idea behind these two phrasal verbs:

Everyone agreed to participate in the demonstration except Mark. But I'm sure he'll come around eventually and join us

Come around: to change one's opinion or position

Where are we headed?

100

What's the idea conveyed by the phrasal verb in this example: Research on nanotechnology and biotechnology will bring about drastic changes in our lives.

Bring about: to make something happen

200

What's the idea behind this expression: I have a hunch that the Coast City Lanterns will win the match.

To have a hunch = you are sure that it is correct or true, even though you do not have any proof. 

300

Make predictions about space exploration using these two expressions: in all likelihood and will most certainly

wow