no skin off (one's) back

 

no skin off (one's) back

= something does not cause any harm, loss, or inconvenience to someone

If you want to reschedule the meeting, it's no skin off my back; my work schedule is very flexible.

如果你想重新安排會議，對我來說沒什麼差；我的工作時間很彈性。

If you want to borrow my textbooks for the exam, it's no skin off my back. I have my own study materials.

如果你想借我的教科書準備考試，也沒關係，我自己有資料。

If you want to switch the movie, it’s no skin off my back; I’m happy to watch whatever you like.

如果你想換電影，也沒問題；我都願意看你喜歡的。

If Susan wants to skip the hike and go to the museum instead, it’s no skin off my back; I enjoy both!

如果Susan想不去遠足去博物館，我也沒差，我兩個都喜歡！ 

Some synonyms and antonyms for "no skin off (one's) back":

Synonyms:

No problem

No bother

Doesn't affect me

No inconvenience

Antonyms:

A big deal 

A burden 

A problem

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What does the phrase "no skin off (one's) back" mean?

A) It causes someone pain or injury.

B) It has no effect or consequence for someone.

C) It requires a lot of effort from someone.

D) It makes someone feel happy and satisfied.

reinstate

reinstate

= to restore someone or something to a previous position, status, or condition, especially after it has been removed, suspended, or lost

The US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil following attacks on tankers.

Mark was reinstated as CEO after the board reviewed his performance.

After a short break, Mark reinstated his running routine to stay fit.

Susan was reinstated as a member of the university’s volleyball team.

The university reinstated Susan’s library privileges after resolving the issue.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "reinstate":

Synonyms:

restore

reinstall

reestablish

reactivate

Antonyms:

remove

revoke

dismiss

abolish

What does "reinstate" mean?

A) Remove permanently

B) Restore to old state

C) Cancel completely

D) Ignore fully

eligibility

 eligibility

= the state of being qualified or entitled to do or receive something

Mark was shocked that FIFA rejected Belgium’s challenge about Balogun’s eligibility and that Trump praised the red card change.

Mark checked his eligibility for the exclusive sports car club.

His eligibility for the marathon was confirmed after the qualifying race.

Susan checked her eligibility for the university sports team tryouts. 

Susan confirmed her eligibility for the upcoming soccer match.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "eligibility":

Synonyms: 

Qualification

Suitability

Fitness

Entitlement

Antonyms:

Ineligibility

Disqualification

Unsuitability

Unfitness

Question:

What does "eligibility" mean?

A) Qualified to join

B) Not allowed

C) Ignoring rules

D) Saying no

euphoric

 euphoric

= feeling intense happiness, excitement, or a state of great joy and well-being

Mark felt euphoric after closing a major business deal.

Driving his new sports car made Mark euphoric.

Susan felt euphoric after finishing her first marathon, celebrating a triumph months in the making.

Susan felt euphoric after winning the university basketball game.

Susan felt euphoric after acing her final exam.

Some synonyms and antonyms for euphoric:

Synonyms:

elated

ecstatic

overjoyed

exhilarated

Antonyms:

miserable

depressed

downcast

melancholy

Question:

What does "euphoric" most nearly mean?

A) Feeling very sad

B) Feeling extremely happy

C) Feeling tired

D) Feeling confused

breach

 breach

= to violate or break a law, rule, contract, or agreement

Mark was shocked that Shun Hing Group breached customer privacy by exposing data of over 920,000 people, prompting an investigation by the privacy watchdog.

Mark breached the company's confidentiality agreement.

Susan breached the sports club's safety guidelines during practice.

Susan breached the dormitory curfew last night.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "breach":

Synonyms:

violate

break

infringe

contravene

Antonyms:

obey

comply

adhere

observe

Question:

What does "breach" mean when used as a verb in legal terms?

A) To obey rules

B) To break a law or rule

C) To follow instructions

D) To complete a contract

seize

  seize

 = to take hold of something quickly and firmly, often by force or suddenly

 = to take control or possession of something, especially legally or by authority

 

Mark seized the opportunity to invest in the new startup.

The IT team asked Mark to seize control of the system during the outage.

Mark was shocked when he heard the police seize Viagra and drugs during the murder probe in the Mong Kok flat.

At the party, Susan seized the chance to meet new friends.

When the professor dropped the papers, Susan seized one quickly.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "seize":

Synonyms: 

grab

capture

take

snatch

Antonyms:

release

lose

give

let go

Question:

What does "seize" most closely mean?

A) To release something

B) To take hold quickly

C) To ignore something

D) To lose control