Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
in touch with | out of touch with
To Memorize: stay/keep/get in touch with your friends/family/colleagues
(put/stick) a pin in it
To Memorize: let's stick a pin in it until the next meeting
heap
To Memorize: a heap of rubbish/garbage/trouble
undercut
To Memorize: undercut bidders/competitors
convenient
To Memorize: the location/timing is convenient
have the edge
To Memorize: having the edge on other people keeps me ahead of them
icebreaker
To Memorize: a useful icebreaker to help ease tension/make people relax
the optics of something
To Memorize: consider the optics of a situation
distinguish
To Memorize: distinguish between, distinguishable features
the upper hand
To Memorize: gain the upper hand in something
think-tank
To Memorize: a government think-tank was formed to deal with immigration
make a name for (myself)
To Memorize: make a name for yourself in your chosen field/profession
