Thẻ ghi nhớ: English Idioms in Use Advanced - unit 29 (Work) | Quizlet

a cushy number

a very easy job (việc nhẹ lương cao)

ex: Societal nepotism frequently allocates ... to the privileged elite, thereby exacerbating systemic socioeconomic disparities.

at the top of the ladder

đạt đến đỉnh cao sự nghiệp

ex: Glass ceilings remain a formidable barrier, preventing marginalized demographics from ascending to ... despite their merit.

get a foot in the door

to enter a business or organization at a low level, but with a chance of being more successful in the future (có được bước đệm đầu tiên)

ex: Unpaid internships are often championed as a requisite to ..., yet they inherently privilege those with affluent backgrounds.

slog your guts out

to work extremely hard (làm việc quần quật, bán sống bán chết)

ex: The contemporary obsession with productivity compels many to ..., often at the detriment of their holistic well-being.

sleeping partner

someone who owns part of a business but does not make decisions about how it operates

track record

all the achievements or failures that someone or something has had in the past

golden handshake

generous payment to a senior employee who leaves the company, either as a reward for very long, good service or as compensation for loss of office

ex: While intended to facilitate a seamless leadership transition, the ... often underscores the widening chasm between executive compensation and the average worker's remuneration.

golden hello

a large payment made to someone when they accept a new job (khoản tiền thưởng "chào mời")

ex: The proliferation of the ... reflects an aggressive war for talent, where astronomical signing bonuses are utilized to entice visionary leaders.

do a roaring trade

sell a lot of goods very quickly (buôn bán phát đạt)

ex: Digital platforms facilitating the gig economy ..., yet they often evade the fiscal responsibilities mandated for traditional brick-and-mortar enterprises.

corner the market on

dominate the market which makes it impossible for other companies to compete (thống lĩnh/độc chiếm thị trường)

ex: Globalization has enabled multinational conglomerates to ... on a global scale, often at the expense of cultural diversity and local craftsmanship.

go great guns

do sth very successfully

go belly up

(a business or a plan) to fail

~ go to the wall

go bust

be forced to close because it is financially unsuccessful (vỡ nợ; phá sản)

ex: When major industrial pillars ..., the resulting mass unemployment can trigger severe social upheaval and systemic unrest.

shut up shop

to end a business activity, either temporarily or permanently

get out of the rat race

to abandon a fiercely competitive, repetitive lifestyle where people struggle for wealth and power

ex: The contemporary resurgence of minimalism reflects a collective yearning to ... and prioritize spiritual fulfillment over material accumulation.