Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
(zero/zoom/home) in on
To Memorize: zero/zoom/home in on a goal
(shake/quake) in your (boots/shoes)
To Memorize: I'm really quaking in my boots!
on the table | off the table
To Memorize: the topic/suggestion/idea on the table
give (somebody) a heads-up
To Memorize: give a heads-up about what to expect
vital
To Memorize: vital signs/importance, sth is absolutely vital
get wind of (something)
To Memorize: I got wind of the news
give (in/up)
To Memorize: give in to pressure, give up trying
sleep on it
To Memorize: sleep on it and get back to me
iron fist in a velvet glove
To Memorize: don't be fooled, he/she is an iron fist in a velvet glove
rule of thumb
To Memorize: it's not exact, it's just a rule of thumb
(attract/seek/draw) attention
To Memorize: attract/seek/draw attention (to)
(upward/downward) trend
To Memorize: upward/downward trend in sales/share prices
