4/18 Sat. Voca. / Expressions/ idioms

Vocab Word

1. Methodical

Meaning) done according to a systematic or established form of procedure

Ex) The Germans are very methodical in their research.

 

New Expressions / idioms

1. Wrap your head around something

Meaning) Understand soemthing complicated

Ex) I can't wrap my head around the problem.

2. Cut corners

Meaning) Doing something poorly in order to save time or money

Ex) My team likes to cut corners

3. go back to the drawing board

Meaning) start over

Ex) Sometimes we need to go back to the drawing board to solve the problem

4. Beat around the bush

Meaning) Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable

Ex) Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.

5. Cut somebody some slack

Meaning) Don't be so critical

Ex) Cut him some slack, he is doing the best he can.

6. Haste makes waste

Meaing) You'll make mistakes if you rush through something