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Face2Face - Advanced - Unit 5 - 5C

Here, you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5C in the Face2Face Advanced coursebook, such as "pittance," "talk shop," "deadline," etc.

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in a rut
[phrase]

in the same situation for such a long time that it is no longer appealing

Ex: Breaking out of a rut often requires stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new.
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a job that does not provide one with the chance to advance to a better position or job

Ex: She realized that the dead-end job she had been working in for years was not fulfilling her desire for a meaningful and challenging career.
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to accept something as a challenge

Ex: She decided to take on the project , despite its complexity .
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to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

Ex: The unexpected project extensions snowed under the construction crew , leading to overtime and tight deadlines .
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to talk shop
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to have work-related discussions outside of work, particularly when it is annoying or inappropriate

Ex: She gets bored when her talk shop about their tech jobs .
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self-employed
[Adjective]

working for oneself rather than for another

Ex: She transitioned from a corporate job to being self-employed.
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pittance
[noun]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

Ex: They offered him a pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .
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fortune
[noun]

a very large sum of money

Ex: Despite his vast fortune, he lived a surprisingly modest lifestyle .
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high-powered
[Adjective]

having exceptional strength, influence, or capabilities

Ex: As a high-powered political advisor , she has a strong influence on policy decisions at the national level .
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run-of-the-mill
[Adjective]

very average and without any notable qualities

Ex: The store sold run-of-the-mill household items , nothing out of the ordinary or special .
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to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

Ex: He thrived after being thrown in at the deep end with little experience.
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deadline
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the latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted

Ex: They extended the deadline by a week due to unforeseen delays .
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as quickly as one possibly can because there is not much time available

Ex: By this time tomorrow , we will be against the clock to finalize the preparations .
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to be involved with something that is too challenging or demanding for one to handle

Ex: With the house renovation underway, they're up to their knees in construction decisions and costs.
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to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She ’s taking it easy this weekend , catching up on sleep .
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the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills

Ex: Moving up the corporate ladder usually brings greater responsibilities and higher pay.
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