Unit 1
You can always ask my sister for help – she’s very ________
approachable
You've only been at your new job for a week—I'm sure you'll feel better once you _________
get in the swing of things
Taking this job would actually be a _______for me. I would never do it
backward step
To delay or postpone something.
put off
Diane didn't know anyone when she moved out West, so I______________ for a while and showed her around.
took her under my wing
A: "How much can we expect to earn this quarter?" B: "__________, it should be around $200,000, but I'll have to check the figures when I get to the office."
Off the top of my head
He tried to ____ the security guard, but was spotted immediately
creep past
To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
put up with
This picture may not be worth much, but it __great________to me
have sentimental value
to be new and different
break the mold
I’m afraid I’m just ______ today. I am pressed for time
make a flying visit
To confront or accept a difficult situation.
face up to
to make someone remember something or feel an emotion
evoke
the most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity
cutting edge
to fail to happen
fall through
To increase in activity very rapidly and to a large degree.
take off
to preserve in one's memory indefinitely
to immortalize in memories
Nobody can deny that social media has been a ________ for marketing.
game-changer
something that is difficult to do and needs a lot of effort
an uphill battle/struggle/task
To understand or grasp something; to become popular.
catch on