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Echoing
Presenter: "The positive feedback from our clients is 'Echoing' the success of our latest product release."
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Resembling or reminiscent of an echo; reverberating or repeating a similar sentiment or effect.
Presenter: "The positive feedback from our clients is '____________________' the success of our latest product release."
Two Thirds
What fraction of the cake was eaten?
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An amount equal to two out of three parts of a whole.
We ate two thirds of the cake at the party, leaving only a small portion for later.
Fairy-Tale Land
Manager: "Your budget proposal seems to be based in 'Fairy-Tale Land'; we need more realistic figures for next quarter."
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idealized world that is often disconnected from reality.
Manager: "Your budget proposal seems to be based in '____________________'; we need more realistic figures for next quarter."
Reckon
How long do you think the project will take?
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To think
I reckon it will take about three months to complete the project if we maintain our current pace.
You Are on Thin Ice
Supervisor: "Your recent behavior is unacceptable; 'You Are on Thin Ice'. One more mistake, and there will be consequences."
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A warning that someone is close to being in trouble or facing consequences for their actions; typically used to caution someone about their behavior or performance.
Supervisor: "Your recent behavior is unacceptable; '____________________'. One more mistake, and there will be consequences."
Rigged
The game was rigged, so it was impossible for anyone else to win
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To manipulate or arrange something unfairly
The game was rigged, so it was impossible for anyone else to win
Feel Crossed
Team Member: "I 'Feel Crossed' by the decision to exclude me from the project; I was counting on being involved."
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To feel betrayed.
Team Member: "I '____________________' by the decision to exclude me from the project; I was counting on being involved."
Rule Out the first option
Analyst: "We can 'Rule Out' the first option; it doesn't meet our criteria for cost-effectiveness."
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To exclude something
Analyst: "We can '____________________' the first option; it doesn't meet our criteria for cost-effectiveness."
Behave Yourself
Supervisor: "Remember to 'Behave Yourself' during the client meeting; professionalism is key."
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A directive or admonition for someone to act in a proper manner
Supervisor: "Remember to '____________________' during the client meeting; professionalism is key."
be Conceived
Can you describe how the idea for your favorite book was conceived?
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To form an idea
Yes, the idea for my favorite book was conceived during a backpacking trip through the mountains where I found inspiration in the landscape and culture.
Notorious
Colleague: "That department has a 'Notorious' reputation for missing deadlines."
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infamous
Colleague: "That department has a '____________________' reputation for missing deadlines."
Fancy
Employee: "Would you 'Fancy' joining us for lunch later?"
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To have a strong liking or desire for something
Employee: "Would you '____________________' joining us for lunch later?"
Nudge
Manager: "Let me 'Nudge' you in the right direction; I think you'll find this article helpful."
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To gently push or prod someone
Manager: "Let me '____________________' you in the right direction; I think you'll find this article helpful."
Reliable
Do you consider your car to be reliable?
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Consistently good in quality or performance; dependable.
Yes, I consider my car to be very reliable; it has never broken down and always starts without any issues.
Pulley
Engineer: "We need to install a new 'Pulley' system to assist with lifting heavy equipment in the warehouse."
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A simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in its rim that a rope or chain can run over, used to lift heavy objects.
Engineer: "We need to install a new '____________________' system to assist with lifting heavy equipment in the warehouse."
Confuse It With
How do people often mistake the two concepts?
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To mistake one thing for another; to mix up.
People confuse it with another similar concept, leading to misunderstandings.
Frightening incident
Manager: "The 'Frightening' incident in the parking lot prompted us to review our security protocols."
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Causing fear or apprehension; scary or alarming.
Manager: "The '____________________' incident in the parking lot prompted us to review our security protocols."
Rugged equipment
What type of gear is needed for the expedition?
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able to endure tough conditions.
You’ll need rugged equipment that can withstand harsh conditions and rough handling.
Heard of It
Analyst: "Have you 'Heard of It' before? It's a new software tool designed to streamline our workflow."
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To be aware of or familiar with something
Analyst: "Have you '____________________' before? It's a new software tool designed to streamline our workflow."
It Has Given Me an Idea for
How did you come up with your new project concept?
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suggests that an observation or experience has led to a new thought or plan.
The recent meeting has given me an idea for a new project that could improve our workflow efficiency.

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