* short-circuit:
to bypass or impede
ex> Alan says he has a plan to help
us short-circuit some of the steps in this boring project.
* tenacity:
determination; persistence a) tenacious
ex> He may not be the smartest
candidate, but he has the tenacity to be heard in debates.
* finishing
touch: a final action or detail that completes a work
ex> Betty always let her nephew
perform the finishing touches on her cakes.
* overnight
success: a person, product or organization that achieves success quickly
ex> The group’s first album was an overnight
success, propelling them to international stardom.
* gloss
over: to ignore or avoid facts that are awkward, embarrassing, or unpleasant
ex> The company’s annual report glossed
over its poor sales performance in Europe.
Note> The noun gloss is a shiny finish on an object so this phrase could also mean
to make something more attractive or acceptable by deception or superficial
treatment.
* timing:
choosing or being able to choose the most effective moment to perform an action
ex> I’m certain that my idea was good
but my timing was off, so I’m going to ask her again.
* decent: (수준이) 괜찮은, 적절한
ex> We’ll do that as soon as we get
some decent weather. I don’t want to drive around in conditions like
these.
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