GAFA Engineer's English Vocabulary List: Page 14

get to the bottom of

• The research team is working tirelessly to get to the bottom of the complex scientific phenomenon that has baffled experts for years.
• The lawyer was determined to get to the bottom of the convoluted legal case and find the evidence needed to prove their client's innocence.

drink the kool aid

• The politician's supporters were accused of drinking the Kool-Aid, as they seemed to echo his every statement without considering alternative perspectives.
• The company's employees seemed to have drunk the Kool-Aid, as they all enthusiastically embraced the new corporate philosophy without questioning its merits.

categorically

• The CEO categorically denied any involvement in the financial scandal, asserting that the allegations were completely false.
• She categorically stated that she would not tolerate any form of discrimination in her workplace, and she took immediate action to address any reported incidents.

ELI5

• Can you ELI5 the concept of blockchain and how it's used in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?
• I'm having trouble understanding quantum mechanics. Can someone please ELI5 how it works?

steal someone's thunder

• The new product launch was supposed to be a big reveal, but a competitor released a similar product just before, stealing the company's thunder.
• I had been planning a surprise party for my friend, but someone accidentally spilled the beans and stole my thunder.

rapport

• Effective communication skills are essential for establishing rapport and building lasting relationships in both personal and professional contexts.
• The interviewer quickly established rapport with the job candidate, putting them at ease and encouraging open and honest discussion.

shoestring

• They started their business on a shoestring budget, working out of a small garage and using secondhand equipment.
• The shoestring marketing campaign used social media and word-of-mouth to promote the event with very little spending on advertising.

posit

• The economist posited that changes in consumer behavior could explain the fluctuations in the stock market.
• The author posited that human behavior is influenced by a combination of genetics and environmental factors.

delve into

• The detective had to delve into the suspect's background to uncover any potential motives for the crime.
• The workshop allowed participants to delve into the intricacies of coding and programming languages.

outspoken

• The professor was known for being outspoken about her views on social justice and equality, often engaging in public debates on these topics.
• The athlete's outspoken condemnation of doping in sports brought attention to the need for stricter anti-doping measures.