Slang: Professional English

The language of professionals.

[Slang: Professional English @meetslang]

Gathering with the coworkers after 5 p.m. today

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What's on your mental menu today? 🍽️ Check out our #idiomscard of the day to see what “Food for thought” means!

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When you remember an important task has to be done in the shortest amount of time

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Trying to start the day before my cup of coffee

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When it’s Friday and you have a deadline

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Talking to myself when I’m proud of my work

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Turning on Friday mode

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Did you know that the word "bat" can be tricky in English because it's a homonym (it has different meanings)?

🦇 Bat (noun): A flying animal that comes out at night.
⚾ Bat (noun): The object you swing in baseball.

Context is key!

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When you’re hit by that rush of productivity

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Getting home after a good workday

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Finally, the best day of the week!

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Got a “good job” from the boss

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Manifesting this kind of compliment throughout all of 2024. ✨

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Time to raise the bar! 🚀 To ‘step up your game’ means to elevate your performance, embrace challenges, and show the world your best self.

No more playing it safe– it's time to show up and get things done. 🎮🔥

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2024 is almost here!

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Oh my god, the year is almost over!

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🎓 Grammar Tip: Affect vs. Effect

'Affect' is typically a verb showing influence.
✅ “The rainy weather can affect my mood.”

'Effect,' on the other hand, is usually a noun showing the result.
✅ “The medicine had no effect.”

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Putting my headphones on for work.

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Getting ready to go to the office.

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Ever find yourself 'on thin ice'? ❄️
That is the expression for when you’re in a risky or uncertain position.

How do you say it in your language?