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Lesson 26 IDIOMS 英文释义
- (to) hit the ground running：to have a successful start to a new job; to start at full speed
- EXAMPLE: We need to hire somebody who can hit the ground running. We don't have time to train anybody.
- (an) “A” player: a top performer; a superior employee
- EXAMPLE: We need to do everything we can to ensure that our "A" players don't leave our company and take jobs with the competition.
- (to) earn one's keep: to deserve what one is paid; to deserve to be in the position one is in; to contribute one's share
- EXAMPLE: Carl stands around flirting with the receptionist all day instead of working. He's not earning his keep.
- (to) go the extra mile: to do more than what is expected or required
- EXAMPLE: The graphic designer showed us 25 possible designs for the cover of our new newsletter. He really went the extra mile.
- (to) take someone into one's confidence: to tell somebody something confidentially; to tell somebody sensitive information
- EXAMPLE: Linda took Dan into her confidence and told him that several people in the department were going to get laid off.
- (to) make the grade: to succeed; to fulfill the requirements
- EXAMPLE: After it was clear that Nathan made the grade as an account executive at the ad agency, he was promoted to account director.
- leaving us: leaving the company (note: often a polite way of saying somebody's been fired)
- EXAMPLE: We're sad to say that after ten years here, Leslie will be leaving us to pursue more time with her family.
- (to) break the news: to make something known (often something unpleasant)
- EXAMPLE: Sorry to break the news, but your competitors have come out with a product that works much better than yours and costs half the price.
- go-getter: a hard-working, ambitious person; someone very good at delivering results at work
- EXAMPLE: Stephanie is a real go-getter, so nobody was surprised when she was promoted to vice president of the bank.
- (to) Push one's luck: don’t try to get too much; be satisfied with what you've already gotten and don't try to get more
- EXAMPLE: If your boss has already agreed to send you to two training courses this year, don't push your luck and ask for a third.
- NOTE: You will also hear the variation: to press one's luck.
- (to) Play one's cards right: to make the most of one's opportunities or situation
- EXAMPLE: Louis played his cards right at the law firm, and he was made partner after only five years there.
- down the road: in the future
- EXAMPLE: Jay doesn't want to work for a big company forever. Five years down the road, he'd like to start his own business.
- Keep up the good work!: continue as you are; you're doing well, continue to do well
- EXAMPLE: Team, we just had our best year in company history. Keep up the good work!
