1.high-paying job
Decades ago, there were plenty of high-paying jobs that only require a high-school diploma. But not any more.
2.put your best foot forward
People who have learned many different skills are more likely to put their best foot forward.
3.a rival to
Though money is often regarded as a smaller rival to advancement, salary is still a huge factor when job seekers try to weigh their options.
4.all walks of life
E-commerce has a huge impact on all walks of life.
5.harbor a dream of
She's harbored a dream of becoming a botanist, which explains why documentary movies about plants are her favorite.
6.make ends meet
Trying to make ends meet also takes time, which is spend away from children who need a parent's guiding or influence.
7.have what it takes
Self-doubt makes you think you don't have what it takes, but diligence can help you regain confidence.
8.in one's line of work
Teachers who are committed to this line of work are bound to focus on their students, rather than to be self-centered.
9.work overtime
Living in the city means fierce competition, and inevitably, you will have to work overtime.
10.be tempted to do
Money is amoral, meaning it is neither good nor evil. It is merely a tool than can be used toward helpful or harmful ends. Some people are tempted to indulge while others focus on how to invest, save, and budget wisely.
11.think outside the box
It's easy to get pigeonholed at work, so to develop a hobby outside of work enables one to think outside the box.
12.accumulate wealth/possessions
Parents who tell children stories about the famous entrepreneurs plant the seed of inspiration to accumulate wealth.
13.flesh out
A good business partner helps open you up to a new network of important people, flesh out your ideas, and even help you get funded.
14.a contingency plan
A contingency plan will come in handy when things do go wrong.
15.execute/implement a plan
A challenging plan will be successfully executed if it is a team that takes no interest in limitations or status quo.
16.exaggerate and distort facts
Advertising would inevitably employ tactics,such as exaggeration and distortion of facts, to attract viewership.
17.big break
Don't get upset. Your big break will come eventually.
18.have wiggle room in
Pick a free or inexpensive hobby if you don't have much wiggle room in your budget.
19.bread and butter
As for people who choose a job as hobby, how long do you think you can keep the fire burning for your passion when it becomes your bread and butter?
20.a work in progress
A success in peer review may still be a work in progress if students' opinions haven't been taken into account.
21.put in time/efforts
People who put in long hours a day to work can concentrate better and achieve more if they engage in a hobby outside of work.
22.fall behind
If asked to consistently work long hours, people might get burned out and inevitably start falling behind in their duties.
23.set in
Fatigue sets in when you work extended hours over a long period of time.
24.interpersonal skills
Interpersonal skills are the skills we use to interact with other people.
25.an entry-level job
When you just finished your undergraduate or graduate degree, chances are you will start with an entry-level job.
26.at the expense of
Often, a generous salary comes at the expense of your-life balance.
27.give pause for thought to sb.
It is not clear why working long hours has an adverse effect on the brain, but this study should give pause for thought to workaholics.
28.escape from
Reading can be a wonderful escape from the stress of everyday life.
29.in the hopes that
Some people propose a short workday schedule in the hopes that workers will feel better mentally and physically.
30.blow sb. away
There will always be twists and turns in your journey; the ability to rise above it all can blow people away.
31.make ... a cinch
Eloquence and charisma can make public speech a cinch.
32.come up with
People who think critically tend to come up with unconventional ideas and they are not afraid to provoke others, including senior management.
33.take pride in = pride oneself on
Young people take pride in their ability to control the steering wheel to their destinies.
34.flexible work arrangement
Lately more talented people have been drawn to companies with flexible work arrangements.
35.make it through
If you can find the courage to make it through the hardest times, then you have nothing to worry about.
36.be blind to
Teachers who are blind to students ' needs can never make progress in their line of work.
37.be in demand
Sharp thinkers and proactive resources are in demand today as they can help a company grow in the right direction.
38.look good on a resume
Don't take a job that you think is going to look good on your resume. Take a job you love.
39.exceed expectations
By thinking outside the box, they can exceed expectations and take up jobs with greater passion.
40.a rewarding experience
Traveling can rewarding experience with challenges to take and different opportunities to explore.
41.grapple with
The government has yet grapple with the problem of the air pollution.
42.measure up to
We tend to let our expectations sap the joy out of genuine experiences because we'd feel disappointed when things don't measure up to fantasies.
43.complement one another
Leaders meed to not only match employees' skills to the tasks of the project but also identify personalities that complement one another.
44.a perspective on
People with varied experience will provide abroad perspective on your project.
45.be on board with
To achieve success, it is important to get every teammate on board with the plan.
46.remain open to sth.
Facilitating communication does not mean holding meetings all the time. Instead, it means setting an example by remaining open to suggestions and concerns.
47.conduct experiment/research/debate
When conducting experiments, a research team needs to take all possibilities into consideration.
48.bounce ideas off sb.
Taking a team from ordinary to extraordinary means remaining open to suggestions and bouncing ideas off teammates.
49.cater to
When you take different preferences into account, your brand stand a better chance of catering to more needs and enlarging the customer base.
50.embrace change
It's important for people in a position of authority to motivate the entire team to embrace change.
51.match A with B
In a less-than-ideal economy, job hunters may have a hard time matching their career expectation with the reality.
52 .balance A and B
Having to balance two big priorities can be fairly overwhelming.
53.score an offer
All your efforts finally paid off when you scored an offer.
54.rush hour
People are most likely to experience road rage during rush hour.
55.be qualified to do
While your friends can be reliable to talk about stuff, they are just not qualified to offer you professional opinions about selection of products.
56.take control over sth.
Unlike traditional commuting patterns that force everyone to work roughly the same timetable, a flexible teleworking approach means individuals can take control over work plans according to what works best.
57.be confined to
Thanks to social progress, education is no longer confined to a select few.
58.be distracted by
Working in company's office can save people from getting distracted by family issues.
59.recruit and retain
In order to recruit and retain more talent, companies are now willing to have virtual or remote employees.
60.round the clock
Having remote and virtual employees is a good way to get things done round the clock.
61.find a path to sth.
When you go out of your way to help people out and make them happy, you're also found a path to self-satisfaction.
62.weigh out
To decide whether or not to accept an job offer, one has to weigh out pros and cons.
63.do due diligence
Since you have already done your due diligence, there is nothing to feel regretful for.
64.optimize one's efforts
By recruiting more talented staff, the company can optimize its efforts in research and development.
65.cancel out
The advantages and disadvantages would appear to cancel each other out.
66.take a pay cut
Some people are willing to take a massive pay cut to work somewhere they love, because they value job prospect over the current paycheck.
67.word-of-mouth
Word-of-mouth adds a layer of credibility and is more effective than other more formal forms of promotion.
68.feature
A people-first company culture features a strong service mentality of helping others thrive.
69.gain popularity
If pop starts go out of their way to establish a rapport with their groupies, they are more likely to gain popularity.
70.reap benefits
When you bring bliss to others, you can also reap benefits.
71.play a minor role
When it comes to job satisfaction, the ability to balance family issues with job duties never plays a minor role.
72.gain satisfaction from
More often than not, employees can gain satisfaction from due recognition.
73.be sought after
Interpersonal skills can be the most sought-after attribute that allows people to build rapport with colleagues and clients.
74.toot one's horn
Some people believe your work should speak for itself, and that the idea of tooting your own horn sounds obnoxious.
75.win sb. over
If you want to win over customers merely by advertising, chances are it's not going to work.
76.profit motive
What inspired these companies was a combination of the profit motive and the desire to innovate and improve people's lives.
77.come to a close
As for young people, living far from family wouldn't be an issue because parents' role as guider and instructor should have come to a close.
78.be critical of
Some people are critical of choosing a high-paid job over living close to family. In my opinion, this issue should be analyzed case by case
79.pull out the stops
Most companies seem willing to pull out the stops to create jobs and raise incomes.
80.put sb. down
You should set some boundaries if your friends keep putting you down and intrude upon your life.
81.climb the corporate ladder
Good people skills, which include working with cultural diversity, will allow you to climb that corporate ladder more quickly than others.
82.be in charge of
As an entrepreneur, you'll be in charge of not only making decisions but also following things through.
83.take on challenges
Learning new things, taking on challenges, and rebounding after making mistakes are all a natural part of life and help train your brain to grow stronger over time.
84.take on responsibilities
Don't take on responsibilities that you cannot handle.
85.extensive experience
People are qualified for a particular job because they have extensive experience and highly developed technical skills.
86.establish an image
Government must establish an image that is both secure and prudent.
87.stay ahead
In order to stay ahead of the competition, people would knuckle down and work around the clock.
88.nuts and bolts
You can recruit an outside marketing professional to help you come up with the nuts and bolts, but ultimately, it's your job to finalize your company's marketing plans.
89.take it upon oneself
The public figures should take it upon themselves to help people in need.
90.a plum job
Many of the plum jobs involve specialized skills, such as those in the info-tech industry or in editorial services.
91.sticking point
To promote a sense of camaraderie and belonging has become a sticking point in team building.
92.solidify a strong foundation
AP courses can solidify a strong foundation for college studies.
93.hold sb. accountable
When it comes to maintaining biodiversity, our generation should be held accountable.
94.career advancement
The more you demonstrate these abilities, the faster your career will advance.
95.fall through the cracks
In group work, people can make sure no one falls through the cracks.
96.push one's buttons
Her body language has increasingly shown a confidence that she won't let her buttons be pushed but will remain master of her emotions.
97.get a foot in the door
Job hunters believes that a pleasing face helps get a foot in the door.
98.comes off as
Whether someone comes off as likable, trustworthy, attractive, competent, aggressive or arrogant is based on a myriad of nonverbal signals, like posture, eye contact, vocal pitch and speed, tone and head position.
99.time management
Planning allows people to prioritize work responsibilities and use efficient time management skills.
100.give way to
The arrogance she war showing then is giving way now to a more trustworthy and patient demeanor.
