Flashcards on Comprehensive Business English Glossary
Comprehensive Business English Glossary for Students & Pros
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English – Vocabulary and Phrases
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Card 1
Question: What does the English idiom 'take on board' mean, and how is it used?
Answer: This idiom means to understand and accept an idea or a piece of advice, often to learn from past mistakes or criticism.
Card 2
Question: What does 'think outside the box' mean?
Answer: This idiom means to think creatively and unconventionally, looking for new and unusual ways to solve problems.
Card 3
Question: What does the phrase 'without a trace' mean?
Answer: It means with no sign or evidence that someone or something was ever present.
Card 4
Question: What is the meaning of the noun 'slot'?
Answer: A long, narrow opening into which something can be inserted.
Card 5
Question: What does the adjective 'upset' mean in the context of emotions?
Answer: Feeling very sad, worried, or angry about something.
Card 6
Question: What does the phrase 'Come again?' mean in informal phone conversations?
Answer: It's an informal request for someone to repeat what they just said.
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Question: What does it mean when a computer or program 'crashes'?
Answer: It means the computer or program suddenly stops working.
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Question: What does it mean when a computer screen 'freezes'?
Answer: It means the screen becomes unresponsive, and you can't move anything on it because something is wrong with the computer.
Card 9
Question: What are 'accounts payable'?
Answer: Accounting records of the money a company owes to other people or businesses for goods and services.
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Question: What does the abbreviation 'ASAP' mean?
Answer: It stands for 'As soon as possible'.