Tag: proactive
Glass ceiling
WotD: Glass ceiling Glass is a valuable substance. We can use glass to correct our vision, hold liquids, and create windows to keep the weather outside. Problems arise when we create glass ceilings. The glass ceiling refers to an invisible yet unbreakable barrier that prevents people, especially women, from rising to top workplace positions. It…
Take advantage of
Phrase: Take advantage of Taking advantage of opportunities is essential for personal and professional growth. When we take advantage of life’s chances, we make the most of them positively and proactively. So, what does it mean to take advantage of something? To take advantage of something means to make good use of the opportunities or…
Go under
WotD: Go under In the world of idiomatic expressions, go under has multiple meanings and uses. It can primarily refer to sinking below the surface of water, as when we say, “The Titanic began to go under after hitting an iceberg.” However, it also has a metaphorical usage, meaning financial failure or collapse. Understanding this usage…
Get-go
Word of the Day: Get-go From the get-go, working hard is essential for success in any endeavour, whether it be a job, a project, or a personal goal. The term get-go refers to the very beginning of something, the starting point, when you take the first step towards achieving your desired outcome. When you start…
Shed light on
Phrase: Shed light on As we go about our daily lives, we often overlook the political and financial issues that may impact our future. We must stay up to date with current events to shed light on these issues and be aware of their potential consequences. When you shed light on something, you give more…
Snap
Word of the Day: Snap Have you ever witnessed someone snap? It’s a term used to describe when someone suddenly loses control of their emotions and actions, often resulting in outbursts that can harm themselves or others. Unfortunately, this can happen in many different situations, including the workplace, relationships, and times of extreme stress, like…
Good things come to those who wait
Expression: Good things come to those who wait The end is fast approaching! The end of the year, that is. That means Christmas is just around the corner with the New Year on its heels. They say good things come to those who wait, and when it pertains to dates on the calendar, we have…
False sense of security
Phrase: False sense of security Even though you may feel comfortable and safe, you should stay alert so you don’t get lulled into a false sense of security. When you have a false sense of security, you believe you are safer than you actually are. Often, this is because a person is unaware of the actual danger…
