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Bring (something) Up
Meaning : To “bring something up” means to introduce that subject.
Sentence : I was going to ask him to pay me back, but he was in a really bad mood. So I didn’t bring it up.
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Be on board (with…)
Meaning : To “be on board” with something is to be willing to go along with it, or to be enthusiastic about it.
Sentence : I thought we could start our own clothing store. Are you on board?
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Jump Ship
Meaning : When you “jump ship,” you get yourself out of a situation, or abandon a plan.
Sentence : The job didn’t even pay very well, so I decided to jump ship.
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Double Down
Meaning : To “double down” is to put even more effort into an action once it begins to fail.
(There’s a positive version of “doubling down,” which can describe taking a smart risk. But it’s often used to describe the behavior of someone who’s losing an argument, or who reacts badly to b...
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Nail Down
Meaning : To “nail down” something is to establish or figure it out.
Sentence : The first step is to nail down a business plan.
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Some more questions to ask yourself
You can also ask yourself these questions:
When did I first want this?
Was I influenced by somebody else telling me this was a good thing?
What do I think this thing will really bring me?
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How to be vulnerable while maintaining privacy
The most vulnerable and authentic leaders personally disclose very little. It means that you can be vulnerable without revealing everything about your emotions or life.
You could say, “I’m really struggling right now. I have some stuff going on, and it’s hard. I want y...
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