Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
in line with something
To Memorize: in line with expectations
misfire
To Memorize: the plan misfired
first and foremost
To Memorize: first and foremost, something has to be done
by virtue of
To Memorize: by virtue of hard work/age/initiative
cover (a lot of) ground
To Memorize: we managed to cover a lot of ground in the meeting/classroom
in the current climate
To Memorize: in the current economic/political climate
positive
To Memorize: positive outcome/result/thinking
driving at
To Memorize: not sure what you're driving at
mark my words
To Memorize: mark my words, I will succeed
on account of
To Memorize: don't stay/go/stop on my account
peddle
To Memorize: peddle drugs/lies/false information
(have a) glass ceiling
To Memorize: have a glass ceiling which limits advancement to upper-level positions
