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2021-02-11 20:28:19 Finger in every pie

Meaning: The full phrase is usually “To have a finger in every pie”. Someone who has a finger in every pie is involved in a lot of different activities or knows about a lot of different things.

This idiom can be used positively, to show that someone is energetic and has varied skills and interests. However, in a different context, it can be used in a more critical way, to say that someone is too involved in activities that should not concern them.

She is always eager to have a finger in the pie if her neighbours are planning any little festivity.

Monica wouldn't be so busy and stressed if she didn't have a finger in every pie.


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2021-02-11 20:28:11 Cool (one's) heels

Means:To wait/ slow down

The assistant had a 3 o'clock appointment with his boss but the boss kept him cooling his heels in the outer office until well past 4:30

I'm sorry I'm late getting home. The professor had me cooling my heels in his office while he was on the telephone.

The expression connotes some degree of annoyance and would usually be used in informal situations.

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2021-02-11 15:46:05 ADJECTIVE SYNONYMS

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2021-02-10 08:24:09 English With Natives

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Getting a Performance Evaluation

Emil: Have a seat. As you know, we need to talk about your annual performance evaluation. Is there anything you'd like to say before we get started?

Sandra: Yes, there is. I've tried really hard this year to improve on some of the shortcomings identified in my evaluation last year.

Emil: Hmm, I'm afraid that's not reflected in this year's evaluation. Your supervisor noted on the report that you've been performing below par for several months now, and your productivity is down, too.

Sandra: I can't imagine why she would say that. If I haven't excelled on the new project, I've at least pulled my weight. I don't think she can fault me on that.

Emil: On the contrary, she thinks that you've been slacking off and not giving 100 percent.

Sandra: I have had some personal issues, but I didn't think they had been affecting my work. I guess I've let them bring down my performance.

Emil: This was a hard decision, but we're putting you on probation for the next three months. You'll have another evaluation at the end of that time. If your performance isn't up to par by that time, we'll have to think about letting you go.

Sandra: That won't happen. I'm going to pull out all the stops to prove myself.

Emil: Good. That's what I wanted to hear.

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