underestimate: /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/
to not realize how good, strong, determined, difficult, etc. somebody/something really is. Sp. subestimar.
E.g.
Never underestimate your opponent.
Their ability should not be underestimated.
underestimate what, how, etc…
Don't underestimate how difficult this is going to be.
Don't underestimate what she is capable of.
Do people often underestimate the importance of human relationships in successful companies?
albeit /ˌɔːlˈbiːɪt/
used to add information that reduces the force or importance of what you have just said. Although. "Although it may be"
E.g.
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly, to help us.
He accepted the job, albeit with some hesitation.
The evening was very pleasant, albeit a little quiet.
He tried, albeit without success.
The nation is adapting, albeit slowly, to the new global economy.
Chris went with her, albeit reluctantly.
The United States finally agreed, albeit unwillingly, to support the UN action.
When was the last time you finally agreed to do something, albeit unwillingly?
bold claim
(of people or behaviour) brave and confident; not afraid to say what you feel or to take risks.
E.g.
It was a bold move on their part to open a business in France.
The wine made him bold enough to approach her.
A bold and fearless warrior
The following year he made a bold step to expand his business.
It was a bold attempt to win back public confidence.
In a surprisingly bold statement, the couple said they had no intention of marrying
Deciding to emigrate is a bold decision for anyone to make.
Investors have become used to the company’s bold initiatives.
Making a film from the book was a bold experiment, and it worked.
Tell us about a bold step you have made
living proof
be living proof of something/that…
to show by your actions or qualities that a particular fact is true.
if someone is living proof of a particular fact, they are a good example of how true it is.
E.g.
These figures are living proof of the government's incompetence.
He is living proof that age is no barrier to new challenges.
The living proof of government economic incompetence
Do you have a friend who is living proof that you don’t need a college degree to be successful?
in the region of
used when you are giving a number, price, etc. to show that it is not exact. Synonym: approximately.
E.g.
He earns somewhere in the region of €50 000.
A grant somewhere in the region of £2,500
It is estimated that the global temperature will increase somewhere in the region of 1,5°C this century. What could be the consequences of such an increase?
filter out
to remove somebody/something that you do not want from a large number of people or things. Sp. filtrar.
Net users can filter out unwanted emails with software
The test is used to filter out candidates who may be unsuitable.
The software filters out internet sites whose content is not suitable for children.
The software is well suited to small mobile phone screens because it filters out unnecessary information
At the first meeting we filter out all unsuitable candidates.
Do you have the ability to filter out unnecessary information? How do you do it?
odds
(usually the odds) the degree to which something is likely to happen. Sp. probabilidades.
E.g.
The odds of us achieving our sales targets are very poor.
The odds are very much in our favour (= we are likely to succeed).
The odds are heavily against him (= he is not likely to succeed).
The odds are that (= it is likely that) she'll win.
What are the odds (= how likely is it) he won't turn up?
What are the odds that the virus will disappear?
get by
get by (on/in/with something)
to manage to live or do a particular thing using the money, knowledge, equipment, etc. that you have. Sp. arreglárselas.
E.g.
How does she get by on such a small salary?
I can just about get by in German (= I can speak basic German).
What languages can you just about get by in?
Verba volant scripta manent
spoken words fly away, written words remain. Sp. las palabras vuelan, lo escrito queda (lo escrito, escrito está y a las palabras se las lleva el viento.)
scribble
to write something quickly and carelessly, especially because you do not have much time.
Sp. garabatear
E.g.
He scribbled a note to his sister before leaving.
What kind of things do you usually scribble?
Do you know this English saying?
"If you don't use it...
KEY
... you lose it."
Examples: If a person doesn't exercise his or her physical body, he or she will likely lose strength, stamina and endurance. The same applies to a person that doesn't practice a new skill, whether it is learning to drive, speaking a foreign language, etc. he or she may forget or lose those skills.
What can you do in order to make sure you incorporate the new words you learn into your conversations?
Do Ex 5
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What would you like to remember from this article?
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