04.03.2024

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Has Everyone Eaten?
Team Lead: "Before we start the meeting, let's address the basics: 'Has Everyone Eaten?' If not, we can order some food for everyone."
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A colloquial way of asking if everyone has had a meal or if they are hungry.
Team Lead: "Before we start the meeting, let's address the basics: '____________________'? If not, we can order some food for everyone."
Accompanied By
Presenter: "The report is 'Accompanied By' a detailed analysis of the market trends for the past year."
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To be in the company or presence of someone or something; to go together with or be paired with something else.
Presenter: "The report is '____________________' a detailed analysis of the market trends for the past year."
Conceptualize user experience
Project Manager: "We need to 'Conceptualize' the user experience before we can start designing the new app."
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To form idea of something
Project Manager: "We need to '____________________' the user experience before we can start designing the new app."
Otherwise
Is there any reason not to go to the party?
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In a different way; alternatively.
No, there’s no reason not to go. Otherwise, I’d just be staying home and watching TV.
Apprehend
Have the authorities apprehended the suspect yet?
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To arrest or seize someone for a crime.
Yes, the authorities have apprehended the suspect and he is currently in custody pending further investigation.
Excessive overtime hours
Supervisor: "We need to address the 'Excessive' overtime hours; they're impacting team morale and productivity."
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More than is necessary.
Supervisor: "We need to address the '____________________' overtime hours; they're impacting team morale and productivity."
filled with the Fragrant smell of
Have you ever entered a room filled with the fragrant smell of fresh flowers?
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Having a pleasant smell
Yes, I’ve entered a room filled with the fragrant smell of fresh flowers; it was delightful and invigorating.
Tightly Attuned To
Are you tightly attuned to changes in your environment?
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get used to
Yes, I’m tightly attuned to changes in my environment and can quickly adapt to new situations.
Disparate
Analyst: "We need to find common ground among the 'Disparate' viewpoints presented in the team meeting."
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distinct or dissimilar.
Analyst: "We need to find common ground among the '____________________' viewpoints presented in the team meeting."
Delight with the presentation
Manager: "The client was 'Delighted' with the presentation; they praised our attention to detail."
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A feeling of satisfaction
Manager: "The client was '____________________' with the presentation; they praised our attention to detail."
Wicked Problems
What type of challenges does the project face?
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Complex challenges
The project faces wicked problems, which are complex and difficult to solve due to their interconnected nature.
Come Into Play
Project Manager: "During the final stages of development, security protocols will 'Come Into Play' to ensure data protection."
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To become relevant or applicable; to start to have an effect or influence in a particular situation.
Project Manager: "During the final stages of development, security protocols will '____________________' to ensure data protection."
Slippery
Why was it difficult to walk up the hill?
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Difficult to hold onto or maintain a position on; slick.
The path was slippery due to the rain, making it hard to get a good grip with my shoes.
Get Me a Look In
Employee: "I've been working hard on the project; I hope I 'Get Me a Look In' during the presentation."
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To receive an opportunity to participate or be involved in something.
Employee: "I've been working hard on the project; I hope I '____________________' during the presentation."
Exhibit
Sales Representative: "Our booth will 'Exhibit' the latest product innovations at the upcoming trade show."
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To show or demonstrate something clearly or visibly; to display or present for others to see.
Sales Representative: "Our booth will '____________________' the latest product innovations at the upcoming trade show."
tolerate
How does the manager handle rule-breaking?
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To allow
The manager does not *tolerate* defiance and takes immediate action against those who break the rules.
Portrayed historical event
Presenter: "The movie 'Portrayed' the historical events accurately, providing viewers with a realistic depiction of the era."
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To depict or represent someone or something in a particular way, especially through art, literature, or media; to present or describe in a certain manner.
Presenter: "The movie '____________________' the historical events accurately, providing viewers with a realistic depiction of the era."
Blast though
How did the team handle the project?
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To complete very quickly and thoroughly.
The team managed to blast through the scope, completing the project well ahead of schedule.
Having a Go
Have you ever considered having a go at learning a new language?
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To attempt or try something.
Yes, I’ve considered having a go at learning Spanish; I think it would be a fun and useful skill to have.
Tremendous
How was the response to the charity event?
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Very great in amount
The response to the charity event was tremendous, with hundreds of people showing up and donating generously.

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