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16 Cards in this Set
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be blindsided (v)
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to be surprised suddenly in a negative way
she was blindsided when her boss fired her |
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set a precedent (n)
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"to establish a pattern; to set a policy that must be followed in future cases
I'll do what you ask this time, but it doesn't set a precedent. We've already set a precedent in matters such as these. |
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derogatory (adj)
di-rdg-gว-td-ri, ดิรอะกกะโทริ |
showing a critical attitude towards sb, ที่เสื่อมเสีย ที่เสียหาย
she was fired for allegedly making derogatory comments about her manager. |
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cyber-snooping
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draw the line at doing something
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to decide you will not do something (often used to say you will not do something because you think it is wrong)
I'm a loyal employee, but I draw the line when I am asked to do |
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give a firm taking to
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criticize someone
The reporter was given a firm taling to by AP management |
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untoward
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inappropriate
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retarded (adj)
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less developed mentally than is normal for a particular age
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mode
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spy
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get word of
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learn about
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count against
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something you do will have a negative effect
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gushed
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praised
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trashed
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made negative comments
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leak out
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become known to the public
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underage (adj)
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ยังไม่บรรลุนิติภาวะ
Below the customary or legal age, as for drinking or voting |
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tweak (n)
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twist
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