grapple with something

grapple with something

= to try to struggle with a difficult problem 

Examples

Mark grappled with his decision to open a restaurant, weighing the pros and cons.

Sarah grappled with the choice of moving to a new city for a job opportunity, considering the impact on her family.

The manager grappled with the decision to lay off employees, knowing it would affect many families.

Some synonyms for "grapple with":

Struggle with

Contend with

Wrestle with

Fight against

Deal with

Wrestle

Tackle 

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bet the farm

 bet the farm

= to risk everything you have on a particular outcome 

Examples

When Mark thought this tech startup would earn a lot of money next year, he decided to bet the farm and invest all his savings in it.

After months of research, Sarah decided to bet the farm on her new app idea, believing it would revolutionize the industry.

When the company launched its innovative product, the CEO bet the farm on its success, investing heavily in marketing.

Some synonyms for "bet the farm" that convey a similar meaning of risking everything:

Go all in

Put it all on the line

Risk it all

Throw caution to the wind

Stake everything

Go for broke

Put all your eggs in one basket

Risk everything you've got

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a thing of the past

 a thing of the past

= something that is no longer relevant

Examples

With the launch of cloud storage, floppy disks have become a thing of the past.

GPS navigation has made physical maps a thing of the past.

Digital downloads and streaming have made CDs a thing of the past.

Some synonyms for "a thing of the past":

Obsolete

Outdated

Antiquated

No longer relevant

Bygone

Dated

Old-fashioned

Irrelevant

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Mull

Mull

= To think carefully.

仔細思考；

Mark took a long time to mull over the IPO subscription before making his decision.

Mark在做出其決定之前，他花了很長時間去考慮這IPO的認購。

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An elevator pitch

An elevator pitch

= A brief way of introducing yourself or persuading someone to buy a product or accept an idea.

以簡短方式去介紹自己或說服某人購買產品或接受某個想法。

Before meeting my client, I practiced my elevator pitch to make sure I could clearly convey my business ideas.

在見客戶之前，我練習「電梯簡報」，以確保我能清楚地傳達我的商業想法。

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To play second fiddle

 

To play second fiddle

= To have a subordinate role to someone.

居於次要地位；

After joining his favorite team, Mark didn't mind playing second fiddle to the star players.

加入他最喜愛的隊伍後，Mark並不介意在明星球員面前充當配角。

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Truth be told

Truth be told

= To preface an honest opinion or a candid remark about a situation.

說實話；

Truth be told, I think we need to rethink our marketing strategy for our products.

說實話，我認為我們需要重新考慮我們產品的行銷策略。

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change of heart

change of heart

= a change in one's opinion, feelings, or attitude about something 

Examples

After considering it for a month, Susan had a change of heart about moving to Japan.

His experience at the internship led to a change of heart about his career path; he now wants to work in environmental science.

The mayor had a change of heart about the new policy after hearing from residents at the town hall meeting.

Some synonyms for "change of heart":

Reversal

Change of mind 

Change in perspective

Conversion

U-turn

Reconsideration

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catapult

 catapult

= to throw or launch something with great force 

Examples

The stone was catapulted and hit me on the head.

The new marketing strategy catapulted the company to the top of the industry.

She catapults the ball across the field during practice.

Some synonyms for "catapult":

Launch 

Send

Propel

Shoot

Throw

 

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look out

 look out

= to warn someone to be careful 

"Look out! There’s a truck coming!"

"Look out! That dog looks like it might bite!"

"Look out! The waves are getting really big!"

"Look out! You’re about to bump into that pole!"

Some synonyms for "look out" in the context of warning someone to be careful:

Watch out

Be careful

Stay alert

Pay attention

Beware

Take care 

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fit like a glove

 fit like a glove

= something is very well-suited or perfectly appropriate for someone

Examples:

This sneaker fits like a glove; I can’t believe how well it suits my feet.

This dress fits like a glove; it highlights all the right curves.

After years of practice, her skills now fit like a glove in this competitive environment.

Some synonyms for "fit like a glove":

Perfectly suited

Tailored perfectly

Ideal match

Well-matched 

Custom-fitted  

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Spring to mind

Spring to mind 

= An idea or thought suddenly comes to someone’s mind, often triggered by a specific situation or prompt.

突然浮現在腦海中；

When Mark talked about his holidays in Italy, delicious pizza sprang to mind.

當Mark談到他在意大利的假期時，美味的披薩浮現在他的腦海中。

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The jury is still out

The jury is still out 

= An answer or decision has not been confirmed yet.

懸而未決;

The jury is still out on whether the new voluntary layoff policy will be effective next week.

關於新的自願裁員政策下週是否生效，仍然存在爭議。

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Scald

 

Scald

= To burn someone with hot liquid or steam.

燙傷;

Mark accidentally scalded his fingers while cooking steaks on the grill.

Mark在烤架上烤牛排時不小心燙傷了手指。

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Outperform

 

Outperform

= To perform better than someone or something.

超過;

The innovative product helped our company outperform its rivals in sales this year.

這款創新的產品幫助我們公司在銷售上超越了競爭對手。

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seal

 seal

= to finalize an agreement 

Examples

The leaders of the two companies sealed the deal with a handshake.

The two nations sealed the treaty after months of negotiations.

To seal the agreement, they organized a press conference to announce their collaboration.

Some synonyms for "seal" in the context of finalizing an agreement:

Confirm 

Finalize

Secure

Execute 

Close

Affirm

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nostalgia

 nostalgia

= a sentimental longing for the past

Examples

Some old movies, songs, and flashcards fill him with nostalgia for his childhood.

He felt a wave of nostalgia when he revisited his hometown after many years.

Watching classic cartoons from his youth sparked a pleasant nostalgia for simpler times.

Some synonyms for "nostalgia":

Sentimentality 

Longing

Reminiscence

Homesickness 

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Dwell

Dwell

= To live in a particular place.

居住；

He used to dwell in the countryside, but this year he lives in a detached house by the sea.

他以前住在郊外，但今年他住在海邊的一棟獨立屋。

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Draw a line in the sand

Draw a line in the sand

= To set a limit that should not be crossed.

劃清界線;

The school drew a line in the sand about punctuality, making it clear that arriving late would not be accepted.

學校對準時問題劃清界線，明確表示不接受遲到。

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Dupe

Dupe

= To deceive someone.

欺騙（某人）;

He duped his classmates into believing that his dad was a millionaire.

他欺騙同學們，讓他們相信他的爸爸是一個百萬富翁。

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Oblivious

Oblivious

= Being unaware of what is happening around oneself.

未察覺的；

I was completely oblivious to my surroundings during the exam.

考試的時候我完全沒有注意到周圍的環境。

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five-finger discount

 five-finger discount

= stealing, particularly shoplifting  

I can’t believe these two doctors got caught using a five-finger discount at the supermarket.

The manager warned employees to be vigilant, as some customers were trying to take advantage of the busy shopping hours for a five-finger discount.

He thought he could get away with a five-finger discount on expensive electronics, but the store had a strict policy against theft.

Some synonyms and related phrases for "five-finger discount":

Shoplifting

Theft

Stealing

Larceny

Boosting

Swiping

Filching

Pilfering

Knicking

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let your hair down

 let your hair down

= to relax 

Examples

After the exam, Susan was ready to let her hair down and planned to go to the movies with her best friends.

At the party, we let our hair down and danced until midnight.

She decided to let her hair down and try dancing at the club, even though she was a bit shy at first.

When the vacation started, I was excited to let my hair down and explore new places without any worries.

After a long week at work, I finally had the chance to let my hair down at the weekend barbecue with friends.

Here are some synonyms for "let your hair down" that convey a similar meaning of relaxing or unwinding:

Kick back

Unwind

Relax

Take it easy

Loosen up

Cut loose

Let loose

Chill out

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