Learning and Experience
to change a person deeply, e.g. the way they understand the world
have a profound effect on someone
get to the highest point of smth, e.g. career
reach a peak
badly thought-out
half-baked (idea/theory/scheme etc.)
act according to your personal feelings about smth
go with your gut feeling
A problem that prevents or delays progress
A setback
something to think about
food for thought
keep time free
put aside some time
learn how to do something, especially if it is not obvious or simple
get the hang of smth
use the chances you get
take advantage of (opportunities)
don't have time to do something
can't afford to do smth
difficult to believe/accept
hard to swallow
challenging rate at which you need to learn
something
Steep learning curve
find out how to do a job or activity
learn the ropes
having an important decision to make
be at a crossroads
have a great future
go far
boring work that makes you feel tired
menial
believe that your feelings are correct
trust your instincts
continued to live or to do something for longer than was expected, and is likely to die or be stopped from doing it soon
live on borrowed time
repeat what you have heard without thinking about it
Regurgitate
Become familiar with a new situation or experience
Find your feet