[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge

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1. sever ties

- to end a relationship

- i.e.) we had to sever ties with several suppliers due to poor product quality

2. shoot something down (idea or proposal)

- to reject something

- i.e.) you shouldn't shoot down

3. smooth sailing

- a situation where success is achieved without difficulties

- i.e.) once our largest competitor went out of business, it was smooth sailing

4. stand one's ground

- to not change one's opinion or opinion

- i.e.) they tried to cut my travel budget, but I stood my ground

5. take the bull by the horns

- to directly confront a difficult situation in a determined way

- i.e.) my mid-level managers constantly delayed projects, so I took the bull by the horns and fired several of them