GAFA Engineer's English Vocabulary List: Page 10

 make the grade

• The candidate's skills and experience were impressive enough to make the grade for the position
• The restaurant had to maintain high-quality food and service to make the grade and earn positive reviews.

tune in

• We invite everyone to tune in to our virtual event tomorrow and join the discussion.
• Tune in to the speaker's words.

mandate

• The team members fully understood their mandate and worked diligently to achieve their quarterly sales targets.
• The team mandate provided the necessary guidance for the cross-functional team to collaborate effectively on the product development process.

unanimous

• The board of directors reached a unanimous decision to approve the new business proposal.
• The jury's verdict was unanimous in finding the defendant guilty of the charges.

chime in

• While the team was debating the marketing strategy, Mike chimed in with some data that supported his viewpoint.
• When the topic of travel came up, Sarah couldn't resist chiming in with her recent vacation experience.

take a mental note

• While listening to the lecture, Mary took a mental note of the professor's key points to review later.
• During the meeting, John took a mental note of his colleague's suggestion as it might be helpful for the project.

compare apples and oranges

• It's unfair to compare the two athletes' performances directly; they compete in different sports, and it's like comparing apples and oranges.
• Comparing the cost of a smartphone to a bicycle is like comparing apples and oranges.

camaraderie

• The sports team's camaraderie was evident both on and off the field, contributing to their success in the tournament.
• During the military training, the soldiers formed a strong camaraderie.

shed some light on

• The historian's research shed some light on the historical context of the ancient artifact.
• Can anyone shed some light on why we have this config?

abide by

• As a responsible citizen, it's essential to abide by the laws of the country.
• All employees are expected to abide by the company's policies and procedures.