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Jack tried to be kind to his boss when he quit in job because he didn't want to burn his bridges.

If you are in a situation and you burn your boats/bridges, you destroy all possible ways of going back to that situation.

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There's no point getting into an argument about this. We don't see eye to eye with each other—let's just leave it at that.

To agree with someone (about something); to share someone's position or opinion (on some topic or issue).

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The new secretary is so rude—it's time she got the sack.

To be fired from a job or task.

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The company has a glass ceiling that prevents women from being promoted to higher positions.

The systemic discrimination (likened to an invisible barrier) against certain groups in the workplace, especially women, that prevents them from advancing.

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I think that painting the house should be on the back burner until we decide on what furniture we want to buy.

Of a low priority; given less or little thought or attention; postponed or suspended.

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banana

Go to last place!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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Mike is a marketing genius. People often invite him to lunch or dinner so they can pick his brains.

To ask someone many questions so you can learn from him/her.

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Most of the employees were kept in the dark about the merger until the last minute.

To be uninformed; to not be told know what's happening.

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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gift

Win 20 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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thief

Give points!

We've been absolutely swamped ever since the famous actor mentioned our company in one of his social media posts.

Extremely busy, to the point of being overwhelmed, overburdened, or overworked.

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An internship might not sound very interesting, but it's a great way to get a foot in the door at this company.

The chance to do something that could lead to further opportunities. The phrase is often used to refer to employment.

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It's already 6 pm. Let's call it a day.

To stop working, either at one's job or on a particular task, for the rest of the day.

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Greg had to put his weekend plans on hold and go into the office on Saturday for a few hours.

To postpone something.

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I dread small talk at parties, so I usually only hang around people I know.

Light conversation, usually engaged in with strangers or slight acquaintances out of a sense of politeness or social obligation.

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heart

Other team wins 10 points!

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star

Double points!

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fairy

Take points!

lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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Peter told his boss that he wouldn't quit. He's in it for the long haul.

to be involved or willing to be involved in an activity or situation for a long time, rather than just a few days, weeks, etc.

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