| Id | ESLPod_0960_WE_1595 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 960 |
| Episode Title | Giving Someone Your Recommendation |
| Phrase | quick study |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "quick study" means a person who learns things very quickly and does not need a lot of instruction or guidance: "Consultants have to be quick studies so that they can quickly assess the client's problems and recommend solutions." A "quick fix" is a temporary solution that can solve the problem quickly, but not well or not permanently: "The government is trying to encourage consumer spending by printing more money, but that's just a quick fix that doesn't address the real problems." The phrase "to be quick on the draw" means to react to something very quickly: "Students have to be quick on the draw to answer the professor's questions during lectures." Finally, the phrase "to have a quick temper" means to become angry very quickly: "The children are scared of their grandfather, who has a quick temper." |
| Topics | Business |
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