I guess without all the extra hassles of driving to and from work,
finding a parking space, and eating lunch in a restaurant every day, you were
much more relaxed.
* hassle: 귀찮은 일
You guys definitely have your hands
full these days. When will you come back to work in the office?
* have
one’s hands full: to be busy to the point of being overwhelmed
ex> Everyone at the call center had
their hands full on the day of the storm.
That’s what I’m here to find out. Mr.
Primo initially signed off on six
months at home. Then we would have to review it and make a decision.
* sign
off on: to give permission for something
ex> “I’m not going to sign off on
this transaction, so be prepared to pay for it yourself.” the accountant said.
I’m sure your results speak volumes. I don’t see why he
wouldn't let you keep going.
* speak
volumes: to reveal a lot of information
ex> Chris’s work for cancer charities
spoke volumes about his character.
ex> This book speaks volumes
about the attitude of the Germans during the war.
Well, I was on the management fast track before this, so I’m not so
sure what I want to do if given the option.
* the
fast track: a direct route to a goal or achievement
ex> The brilliant high school
students was on the fast track to an Ivy League university.
You know, it will only get better as the
triplets grow. You won’t want to miss a thing. To heck with a management position!
* heck
with: to not care or be bothered by something/someone (a mild curse at sb
or sth)
ex> It’s too late to change our
plans, so why not say to heck with it and go anyway?
1. We had our hand’s full when we launched our new company.
답글삭제2. Who signed off on this expense?
3. The fact that he was drunk spoke volume about his credibility.
4. The young senator was on the fast track toward the presidency.
5. The author said that “To heck with anyone who don’t like my new book!”