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Idioms (from the speaker)

Idioms (from the speaker). Getting Back on Track. To begin heading in the right direction after a detour, to recover from a temporary bad spell. The company was struggling after last year’s merger, but I think they are getting back on track now. Pouring Resources into….

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Idioms (from the speaker)

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  1. Idioms (from the speaker)

  2. Getting Back on Track • To begin heading in the right direction after a detour, to recover from a temporary bad spell. • The company was struggling after last year’s merger, but I think they are getting back on track now.

  3. Pouring Resources into…. • Expending time/ money/people into a particular venture • Many people feel that the government should not continue pouring its resources into bank bailouts.

  4. Two Thumbs Up • Good; something that gets a good review • The movie was so exciting; I give it two thumbs up.

  5. Personal Stake • To have an investment, share or involvement • After purchasing a large amount of stock, Mary held a personal stake in the success of her new company.

  6. The Jury is Still Out • There is not enough information to make a decision about how well a course of action has turned out. • Although the Obama administration has claimed that the stimulus package will help the economy, the jury is still out.

  7. Get a Foot in the Door • Starting to work at a company or organization at a low level, hoping to advance after time. • I am not sure if I should take the job. It is less pay than I would like, but it would enable me to get my foot in the door.

  8. That’s My Take • Another way of saying “that’s my opinion” or “that’s how I view things” • The U.S. economy is in a lot of trouble right now; well, that’s my take on the situation.

  9. Level the Playing Field • to give everyone the same advantages and opportunities • We need to level the playing field in trade policy.

  10. Up to Speed • to be fully informed or up to date on some matter • It takes a long time to get the elderly up to speed on the new technologies.

  11. Perfect Storm • a critical or disastrous situation created by a powerful mix of factors • The U.S. economy is a perfect storm because it took several events together to create the problematic housing bubble.

  12. Slap on the Wrist • If someone gets a slap on the wrist, they get a very minor punishment when they could have been punished more severely. • The bank robber escaped with a slap on the wrist when the judge sentenced him to 10 days in jail.

  13. See How it Pans Out • wait to see if something turns out well • Obama proposed new trade initiatives, but we’ll see how it pans out in 10 to 20 years.

  14. Pick Up Steam • to start to improve at a quicker rate • There are signs that the U.S. economy is picking up steam.

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