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2014년 2월 12일 수요일

PE 2/12 Resume Makeover

Sounds like you’re thinking of jumping ship!
* jump ship: to quit a job for a better offer; leave something during a rough period
ex> When rumors began to spread that the company was under investigation, many top managers jumped ship.

I want to keep my options open. Remember, this is only my first job out of school, so I still see it as a stepping stone.
* stepping stone: something that assists one in reaching a goal
ex> Mary saw her job as the mayor of a small town as a stepping stone on her quest to becoming a senator.
ex> Minor league baseball is a stepping stone for many players who eventually make it to the majors.

Unless you’ve got something up your sleeve that you aren't telling me.
* have/get ~ up one’s sleeve: to be hiding something from others
ex> I never trusted Matt, he seems like he always has something up his sleeve.

They have some of the most cutting-edge technologies out there and will be at the forefront in a few years. You’ll see.
* cutting-edge: advanced; the latest
ex> The new fighter jet has cutting-edge technology from tip to tail.

Your secret’s safe with me. But feel free to join us if you get done here soon.
* your secret is safe with me: to say you won’t share certain information with others
ex> You got a tattoo? Well don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me.

= My lips are sealed; It’s between you and me; I won’t tell a soul.

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