#14 How’s the Jet Lag? 2

Key Word

come across as~ : appear or seem like something that you are not

Shirley comes across as arrogant, but she is actually very timid.

 

be instrumental in: have a critical role in something

Steve Jobs was instrumental in the success of his company.

 

handle: successfully deal with something

The way you handled that situation really showed how well you understood the problem.

 

get a feel for~: have a particular opinion about or attitude towards something. 감을 잡다. 친숙해지다.

How about inviting him for lunch to get a better feel for him?

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Original: They are very suited.

Better: They are wearing suits. They dressed up.

 

Original: My father come across as smart, but I actually know he is not.

Better: My father comes across as smart, but I know he actually isn’t.

 

Original: More money work is perfect solution.

Better: Getting paid more money at work is a perfect solution.