hard of hearing

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The phrase "golden years" was first used in Shakespeare's play "Henry V" in 1599, where it referred to the later years of someone's life. It is used to describe the later years of someone's life, typically from retirement age onwards.

What is the origin of the idiom "golden years" and when to use it?

golden years

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visually impaired

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to go down with

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to downsize

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underprivileged

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The origin of the idiom "zero hour" can be traced back to military terminology. It was initially used in the context of military operations and combat planning. The term refers to the specific time when an operation or attack is scheduled to commence. The concept of "zero hour" emerged during World War I and was commonly used during subsequent conflicts. It is used to describe critical moments or decisive actions in various contexts, including military operations, project management, emergencies, and personal choices, signifying the pivotal point when important events or decisions take place.

What is the origin of the idiom "zero hour" and when to use it?

zero hour

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pension

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human resources

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job application

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The idiom "career ladder" is a metaphorical expression that compares a person's career progression to climbing a ladder. It has been in use in English since at least the mid-20th century. It is used to describe the steps or stages of career advancement within a profession or organization, where each step represents a higher level of responsibility, authority, or salary.

What is the origin of the idiom "career ladder" and when to use it?

(career|corporate) ladder

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sick leave

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holiday

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entitlement

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sector

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recruitment

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redundancy payment

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reduced circumstances

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to get on for

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between jobs

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10C in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "downsize", "pension", "underprivileged", etc.

Vocabulaire de l'Unité 10 - 10C d'Insight Advanced