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ergonomics

• Proper ergonomics in the factory reduced worker fatigue and improved production efficiency.
• The company invested in ergonomic keyboards and mice to help prevent wrist strain among its computer users.

dubious

• The authenticity of the painting was dubious, as experts couldn't confirm its origin.
• We received a dubious email asking for personal information, so we immediately deleted it.

TTYL

• I have to go now, but TTYL!
• THX, TTYL.

rudimentary

• The early versions of the software had only rudimentary functionality, but subsequent updates added more features.
• The early stages of the research involved conducting rudimentary experiments to gather initial data.

over the moon

• Getting the job offer was unexpected, and I'm still over the moon about it.
• I'm over the moon that my favorite band is performing in town next week.

smoking gun

• The deleted email turned out to be the smoking gun that exposed the politician's involvement in the scandal.
• The expert analysis of the data was the smoking gun that debunked the conspiracy theory.

all the bells and whistles

• The deluxe version of the software package includes all the bells and whistles you'll need for professional video editing.
• The new smartphone model comes with all the bells and whistles, including a high-resolution camera and facial recognition technology.

right off the bat

• The new employee impressed the team by contributing valuable ideas right off the bat.
• I was able to navigate the new software interface right off the bat without any difficulty.

call out

• She was called out for her disrespectful behavior towards her colleagues.
• The journalist was praised for calling out the government's mishandling of the crisis.

PTO

• Some companies offer the option to cash out unused PTO at the end of the year.
• The company offers a competitive salary along with generous PTO benefits to attract and retain top talent.

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 quorum

• Without a quorum present, the club's members could only hold informal discussions and brainstorming sessions during the meeting.
• We need to wait a few more minutes for additional members to arrive before we can begin the meeting; we're just one person short of reaching the quorum.

root for

• I'll be rooting for our team in the championship game tonight.
• She's been working so hard, and I'm really rooting for her to get that promotion.

PTAL

• PTAL at the new design mockups and let us know if any changes are needed.
• The document has been proofread, but it would be great if you could PTAL one last time.

learn the ropes

• It took me a few weeks to learn the ropes of my new job, but now I feel much more confident.
• After a few months of training, the new recruits finally learned the ropes of emergency response procedures.

prolly

• I'll prolly be at the party later tonight.
• Haven't decided on my plans for the weekend yet, but prolly just relaxing.

pedantic

• His pedantic explanations during the lecture made the subject seem more complex than it actually was.
• The forum discussion devolved into a pedantic argument over a single word choice, overshadowing the main topic of the debate.

keep the lights on

• The nonprofit organization relies on donations to keep the lights on and continue their important work in the community.
• The nonprofit organization relies on donations to keep the lights on and continue their important work in the community.

rabbit hole

• Be careful when researching online; it's easy to fall down a rabbit hole and spend hours on a single topic.
• I went down a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories after watching a documentary on historical mysteries.

protected status

• Employees are encouraged to report any instances of harassment or discrimination based on their protected status to the HR department.
• The court ruled that the company's termination of the employee violated her protected status and awarded her damages.

water under the bridge

• The mistakes we made early on in the project are now water under the bridge, and we've learned from them.
• He apologized for his behavior, and I've decided to accept it as water under the bridge.

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 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.

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 pulling teeth

• Trying to schedule a meeting that works for everyone's busy calendars was like pulling teeth.
• Getting the kids to clean up their room is always like pulling teeth.

proliferate

• In recent years, social media platforms have proliferated, connecting people across the globe.
• Fake news has proliferated on the internet, causing confusion and misinformation.

spill the beans

• The journalist's interview questions were so persistent that the politician eventually spilled the beans on the controversial decision.
• I can't believe I spilled the beans about the new product launch before the official announcement!

signal boost

• The event organizer asked us to signal boost the event details to increase attendance.
• If you find this article helpful, please give it a signal boost so that others can benefit from it too.

due diligence

• The project is complex, and we need to do our best due diligence to ensure we've considered all potential challenges.
• We're hiring a new executive for the company, and the hiring committee is committed to doing their best due diligence on the candidates' qualifications and background.

streamlined

• The new software has a streamlined user interface, making it easier for customers to navigate and use.
• With streamlined communication channels, the team was able to collaborate more effectively and make quicker decisions.

frown upon

• In many cultures, excessive drinking is frowned upon, especially in formal or professional settings.
• The teacher frowns upon cheating and has a strict policy against academic dishonesty.

hit the nail on the head

• Her explanation about the project's challenges really hit the nail on the head.
• You hit the nail on the head with your analysis of the company's financial issues.

be on it

• I apologize for the inconvenience, and I'll be on it to find a solution.
• No worries, I'm on it!

give (time) back

• I'll give you 5 minutes back, so we can wrap up the meeting ahead of schedule.
• Great job, everyone! I'll give you 15 minutes back as a little bonus for our productivity today.

ワルシャワ渡航記 Part40: プロジェクト移動

 　7月からプロジェクトを移動した。1年半ほどSREとして働いていたが、7月からフルスタックエンジニアになった。移動して1ヶ月経ったが、やはり自分はアプリレイヤーのエンジニアの方が向いている。

　SREとして働いていたときは愚痴ばっかり言っていたが、振り返ってみると色々な学びがあった。Big Techの巨大内部インフラについて（アプリがどうやってデプロイされるのか、モニタリングはどうやってされるのか、セキュリティはどうやって担保されているのか、などなど）IT業界の最先端のベストプラクティス的なものに触れることができた。

　新しいプロジェクトではフロント＆ミドルレイヤー担当のエンジニアになった。これからは心機一転、がっつりコードを書いていきたい。

- 最近行ったタリンの旧市街地 -

　

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roll over

• I wasn't able to complete all the tasks on my to-do list today, so I'll have to roll them over to tomorrow.
• The team encountered a resource shortage, resulting in the need to roll over several critical tasks to the upcoming quarter.

clutter

• Her living room was filled with so much clutter that it was difficult to find a place to sit.
• The website design was cluttered with excessive banners, pop-ups, and ads, which made it difficult to navigate.

blood on the streets

• The fierce competition between rival companies has intensified, resulting in fierce price wars and metaphorical blood on the streets.
• The economic crisis led to layoffs, bankruptcies, and metaphorical blood on the streets as businesses struggled to survive.

proliferation

• The proliferation of social media platforms has revolutionized the way people communicate and share information.
• Concerns about the proliferation of nuclear weapons have prompted international efforts to prevent their spread.

FTR

• FTR, I want to clarify that I had no involvement in the decision-making process.
• I want to provide, FTR, my side of the story to ensure accurate documentation.

LOE

• Before assigning resources to the project, we need to assess the LOE for each task to ensure proper resource allocation.
• The project sponsor requested a breakdown of the LOE for each milestone to understand the effort needed at different stages of the project.

get roped into 

• She got roped into participating in the school play despite her lack of interest in acting.
• He got roped into helping his neighbor move furniture even though he had other plans for the day.

be up for

• Are you up for going to the movies tonight?
• He's always up for a challenge.

snap out of

• You need to snap out of your daydreaming and focus on your work.
• After receiving some encouraging news, he snapped out of his negative mindset and regained his motivation.

cut it close

• She cut it close with the deadline, submitting her project only minutes before it was due.
• The team cut it close with the project delivery, wrapping up the final tasks in the final hours before the deadline.

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onboard

• The company hired a new employee and assigned a mentor to onboard her.
• The IT department onboarded the new software into the existing network.

pertinent

• I have gathered some pertinent data that will help us make an informed decision.
• In the interview, he provided pertinent examples from his previous work experience.

on the front burner

• Given the recent security breach, cybersecurity has been placed on the front burner for the organization.
• With the deadline approaching, we need to put this project on the front burner and allocate more resources to it.

look over one's shoulder

• Ever since the new manager started, we feel like we're constantly being looked over our shoulder.
• I always get the sense that my colleagues are looking over my shoulder when I'm working on important tasks. 

a red herring

• The error seems to be a red herring.
• The exaggerated claims in the advertisement were nothing more than red herrings to distract consumers from the product's flaws.

make a dent in 

• She has been working tirelessly to make a dent in the company's sales targets.
• The new policies implemented by the government aim to make a dent in the unemployment rate.

ICYMI 

• ICYMI, there was a major announcement regarding our upcoming event.
• ICYMI, the new episode of your favorite TV show is now available for streaming.

WAI

• Perhaps this is WAI. 
• The throttling is WAI. 

dark launch

• The development team decided to conduct a dark launch of the new chat feature.
• The social media platform introduced a dark launch for their updated privacy settings.

take the reins of

• After the retirement of the CEO, she was chosen to take the reins of the company and lead it into the future.
• It's time for us to take the reins of our own destiny and make the necessary changes.