English lesson : USING SLANG & IDIOMS at the work place.
Vocabulary
The following words and expressions were used in the video by Aakash
Take a closer look at what they mean.
1. big wig n. executive, a person in charge of a business.
2. called on the carpet (to get) exp. to get reprimanded (by a boss, parents, etc.).
3. can someone (to) v. to fire someone from a job.
4. deadline n. completion date.
5. get cracking (to) exp.: to start working.
6. paper-pusher exp. : a clerical desk worker (who does boring administrative tasks that require large amounts of paper work).
7. pull one's weight (to) exp. to do one's share of work.
8. slave driver exp. a relentlessly demanding employer.
9. work graveyard (to) exp. to work the late-night shift from midnight to 8:00 A.M.
