Vocab
As a single parent with a full-time job, Denise has to _ her career and family life, which can often leave her feeling exhausted.
juggle the demands of
The train drivers' strike had a _ across the region. Thousands of people were late for works, roads became much busier, and some businesses struggled because fewer customers could reach them.
knock-on effect
For me personally, a weekend is never enough to fully _. That's why I am advocating for a four-day work week.
recharge
She read the job contract very carefully because the devil _.
is in the detail
What is the primary ingredient in hummus?
chickpeas?
In a job interview it's best to be your _, don't pretend to be someone you're not.
authentic self
The builders were under pressure to finish the house quickly so they _ by using cheaper materials and skipping important safety checks.
cut corners
The company introduced flexible working hours and better training opportunities in an attempt to increase _ and encourage employees to stay for longer.
staff retention
My dad has become quite _ over the years. He still prefers paying with cash and refuses to order things online.
set in his ways
The assassination of whom, in 1914, caused the beginning of WW1?
Franz Ferdinand
Our manager is _. She expects everyone to meet deadlines and take responsibility but she's also willing to listen if someone has a problem.
firm but fair
Although several people work on the project, the director _. She decided which ideas to pursue and approves the budget.
calls the shots
Before starting my new role, my colleague spent several hours explaining the _ of the jobs, including how the system works and who to contact with different problems.
ins and outs
The government faced considerable _ after announcing the decrease of the national minimum wage.
pushback
The unicorn is the national animal of which country?
Scotland
When the restaurant suddenly became full on Saturday night, everyone had to _. The manager even started serving tables.
muck in
Taking a lower-paid job might seem like a bad decision now but the experience you gain could help you get a better position _.
further down the line
Sherlock examined the crime scene in _, looking carefully at everything from fingerprints to the position of the furniture.
minute detail
Tom has been _ about moving abroad. One day he starts looking at flights and the next day he says he's rather stay at home.
blowing hot and cold
At a restaurant, you will see deer meat on the menu under what name?
Venison
Looking after a toddler all day can really _. By the time the children were in bed, I was so exhausted that I could barely stay awake in front of the telly.
wear you out
Being used to automatic cars, it took me a few weeks to _ driving a manual car.
get to grips with
After the argument, neither of the colleagues wanted to apologise, so their manager arranged an informal meeting to _ and help them reconcile.
smooth things over
She meant to be helpful but her advice sounded patronising to him which _.
rubbed him up the wrong way
What do you call a group of flamingos?
A flamboyance