Tag: power through
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Pick-me-up
WotD: Pick-me-up Sometimes, we all need a little pick-me-up to brighten our day and boost our mood. But what is a pick-me-up, and where can you get one? Well, a pick-me-up is anything that makes you feel better, more energetic, or more cheerful. It could be a cup of coffee, a kind word from a…
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Godsend
Word of the Day: Godsend A godsend is anything that is needed very much and happens unexpectedly. Most office workers in Japan have experienced working overtime and having a late supper. The problem is that when you are working at 8:00 pm, you lose your energy because you are hungry. If your coworker suddenly shows…
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In the weeds
Idiom: In the weeds The idiom in the weeds can have two meanings. In the first case, it can mean a person has too many problems or difficulties to cope with. In the second sense, in the weeds can mean paying so much attention to the intricate details and complexities of something that you become…
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Gumption
Word of the Day: Gumption Gumption is the ability to decide what needs to be done and then do it with all of your energy and determination. In everyday slang, we often refer to it as having the guts to do something. Many people say they want to do something, but they develop a case…
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Work like a horse
English Idiom: Work like a horse Work like a horse means to work very hard and can have a positive or negative meaning depending on the situation. If you’re working very hard every day, day after day and never take a break, then working like a horse is not such a good thing. However, if…
