Share C2 IDIOMS 15.1
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a payment given to someone who is made redundant or retires early.
A golden handshake
To become more successful or important
To climb the ladder
a thing that has disadvantages as well as advantages.
A mixed blessing
used to refer to a situation of fierce competition in which people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed.
Dog eat dog
to buy or take (something or someone) quickly or eagerly
To be snapped up
the past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or product.
A track record
the established set of attitudes held by someone.
Mindset
Something has not yet been decided or is still unclear
The jurys still out
a huge, often sudden, increase or advance in something.
A quantum leap
an easy remedy or solution, especially a temporary one which fails to address underlying problems
Quick fixes
remain inconspicuous in difficult or dangerous times
To keep your head down
To learn your trade and gain experience professionally
To cut your teeth
