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Week of April 20, 2009
“Did you hear that to increase productivity everyone will have to work more hours?” asked Randy.
“No. That’ll upset the apple cart!” replied Paula.
To upset the apple cart- v. To cause trouble and upset people. To spoil someone’s plans.
“Simon wondered if he should approach his manager about taking an extra week’s vacation. His colleagues warned him against it, claiming that during this busy time it would just upset the apple cart.”
Week of April 13, 2009
"Linda was overjoyed when she heard from a colleague that all of the staff would be getting an unexpected raise. As she passed on the good news, several of her co-workers told her to take it with a grain of salt until the rumor was confirmed by management."
To take something with a grain of salt/pinch of salt- v. To listen to an explanation with considerable doubt. To be wary about accepting or believing something.
“‘You’ll get used to Bob’s grand stories,’ confided Richard to the new interns, ‘just take everything with a pinch of salt because he tends to exaggerate.’”
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