ESL Podcast 220 - Giving Opinions in a Meeting
feedback - thoughts and opinions given in reaction to an idea or thing
The presenter asked them to complete the evaluation forms so that he could use their feedback to improve his future presentations.
to get something across - to make an idea understandable or acceptable
I think I have found a great solution to the problem, but my boss never listens to me. How can I get my idea across to him?
colleague - co-worker; people who work together
Are your colleagues complaining about the president's decision to change the company's vacation policy?
to give someone a hard time - to make things difficult for someone
Please don't give him a hard time about not doing his homework last night. His mother is sick.
in (one's) opinion - according to what one believes
In my opinion, running is more fun than swimming. What do you think?
perspective - a way of thinking about something; one's view of something based on a belief or opinion
To understand his perspective on the war, we need to remember that he lived in that country for three years.
to really feel - to strongly believe
The governor wants to build a new courthouse, but the mayor really feels that the city needs a new hospital first.
to tend to think that... - to usually or normally believe something; to have a natural feeling toward something
My sister tends to think that eating at home is best, but when she doesn't have time to cook, she eats in restaurants.
the way (one) sees it - in one's opinion; according to one's beliefs
José thinks that opening a new office is a wonderful idea, but the way I see it, we aren't ready to expand yet.
to scratch the surface - to deal with only a small part of a topic or problem; to be at the beginning of a long task
Even though people have walked on the moon, we have only scratched the surface of space exploration.
to get inside (one's) head - to understand what someone else is thinking
The reporter will need to ask more difficult questions if she wants to get inside the criminal's head.
if you ask me - in my opinion; according to my beliefs
I know that you believe that we should hire Jack, but if you ask me, I don't think he would be a good employee here.
to sink - to put time, money, or other resources into a project
Why are you sinking so much time into this project? It isn't that important.
that's precisely (one's) point - exactly; that's what one is trying to say
When Mom asked Dad to schedule a hearing exam, she had to repeat herself three times! That's precisely her point: he needs to have a get his hearing checked.
to be sure that - to believe that; to be certain; to have no doubt
She is sure that it will be sunny this weekend, so she is planning a trip to the beach.
one step ahead - being better informed; being better prepared; being more ready
He pays for a tutor so that he can be one step ahead of the rest of the students.
to side with - to agree with
Most people are siding with Sela, because her opinion is the most logical one.