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trying and in the end I lost touch with them .
Phrases:
To drive one nuts: this is used when something makes you very annoyed or angry.
Example: Some dance music is good but most of it just drives me nuts.
To take things for granted: this is when you think that it’s a normal state of affairs and attach no value to something. It is a negative phrase and used when someone doesn’t value something that is actually valuable.
Example: He always took his wife for granted until she had enough of his demanding attitude and left him. Now he sees what he has lost.
The world is your oyster: this phrase means that you can have what you want and achieve anything if you just try.
Example: Why are you wasting your time doing this low paid job. Now that you have your qualifications the world is your oyster.
To lose touch with (someone): to lose contact with someone.
Example: I lost touch with all of my school friends, but now through social networking websites I’ve gotten back in touch with some of them.
Part Two
After that, I moved up to London and started to mix in different circles. At the time I was just trying to get my business off the ground and was mixing with other entrepreneurs. The difference between the young people I’d met before and these young entrepreneurs was like night and day . Everybody was very focused on their own business and were determined to do whatever it took to make their business a success. I used to love speaking to them because their motivation and enthusiasm really had an effect on me. After a while, a few of my entrepreneur friends became successful, so in their case all that hard work paid off . But unfortunately others weren’t so lucky and their businesses bit the dust.
Phrases:
To get (a business/project) off the ground: to get something started so that it is up and running. It may not be successful yet but it is a running business.
Example: It’s hard work getting a new project off the ground, but it’s so rewarding once it’s up and running.
Like night and day: this is used when two things are completely different from each other.
Example: Julie and her husband are like night and day when it comes to their political views, but they seem to agree on everything else so their relationship seems to work well.
When (something) pays off: this is when the result of hard work is very good. When you benefit from your hard work.
Example: Even though it is a risk to start your own business, if the risk pays off you will be much more financially secure.
To bite the dust: to die. This can mean ‘to actually die’ or can be used when a project, company or relationship dies.
Example: Most of these fads just bite the dust after a few months but that diet plan is still going strong after 2 years.
Part Three
Now that I’m a little older I can see both sides of the story. Some people could be considered to be un-ambitious but actually they are just happy with their lot . I for one think that there is nothing wrong with ambition as long as you keep a level head and are not too disappointed when you meet with setbacks . I’m sure that those young people I met years ago are happy and that’s what counts. But in my case I feel that it is better to have a goal as it keeps life interesting.
Phrases:
To be happy with one’s lot: to be content with your life.
Example: Even though I’m not rich I am definitely happy with my lot.
I for one: ‘others may not agree but in my opinion….’
Example: After the way he has been acting lately, I for one will not be buying his new album.
To keep a level head: to not get too excited or angry. To stay calm and see things clearly.
Example: When dealing with aggressive people it’s best to keep a level head and not get into an argument with them.
To meet with setbacks: this means that an obstacle has slowed or stopped your progress. Some people just say ‘to meet setbacks’ which is less grammatically correct but still commonly
Phrases:
To drive one nuts: this is used when something makes you very annoyed or angry.
Example: Some dance music is good but most of it just drives me nuts.
To take things for granted: this is when you think that it’s a normal state of affairs and attach no value to something. It is a negative phrase and used when someone doesn’t value something that is actually valuable.
Example: He always took his wife for granted until she had enough of his demanding attitude and left him. Now he sees what he has lost.
The world is your oyster: this phrase means that you can have what you want and achieve anything if you just try.
Example: Why are you wasting your time doing this low paid job. Now that you have your qualifications the world is your oyster.
To lose touch with (someone): to lose contact with someone.
Example: I lost touch with all of my school friends, but now through social networking websites I’ve gotten back in touch with some of them.
Part Two
After that, I moved up to London and started to mix in different circles. At the time I was just trying to get my business off the ground and was mixing with other entrepreneurs. The difference between the young people I’d met before and these young entrepreneurs was like night and day . Everybody was very focused on their own business and were determined to do whatever it took to make their business a success. I used to love speaking to them because their motivation and enthusiasm really had an effect on me. After a while, a few of my entrepreneur friends became successful, so in their case all that hard work paid off . But unfortunately others weren’t so lucky and their businesses bit the dust.
Phrases:
To get (a business/project) off the ground: to get something started so that it is up and running. It may not be successful yet but it is a running business.
Example: It’s hard work getting a new project off the ground, but it’s so rewarding once it’s up and running.
Like night and day: this is used when two things are completely different from each other.
Example: Julie and her husband are like night and day when it comes to their political views, but they seem to agree on everything else so their relationship seems to work well.
When (something) pays off: this is when the result of hard work is very good. When you benefit from your hard work.
Example: Even though it is a risk to start your own business, if the risk pays off you will be much more financially secure.
To bite the dust: to die. This can mean ‘to actually die’ or can be used when a project, company or relationship dies.
Example: Most of these fads just bite the dust after a few months but that diet plan is still going strong after 2 years.
Part Three
Now that I’m a little older I can see both sides of the story. Some people could be considered to be un-ambitious but actually they are just happy with their lot . I for one think that there is nothing wrong with ambition as long as you keep a level head and are not too disappointed when you meet with setbacks . I’m sure that those young people I met years ago are happy and that’s what counts. But in my case I feel that it is better to have a goal as it keeps life interesting.
Phrases:
To be happy with one’s lot: to be content with your life.
Example: Even though I’m not rich I am definitely happy with my lot.
I for one: ‘others may not agree but in my opinion….’
Example: After the way he has been acting lately, I for one will not be buying his new album.
To keep a level head: to not get too excited or angry. To stay calm and see things clearly.
Example: When dealing with aggressive people it’s best to keep a level head and not get into an argument with them.
To meet with setbacks: this means that an obstacle has slowed or stopped your progress. Some people just say ‘to meet setbacks’ which is less grammatically correct but still commonly
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