11(^220) Spoken English II
FiRE AWAY
Definition: To indicate that somebody should proceed, give ap-
proval for continuing an action or taking one.
Example: 1) If you have any questions during the lecture, don't be
afraid to ask. Just fire away!
Synonyms: give someone hell
fREEWARE
Definition: Software available on the Internet at no cost, programs
and applications distributed for free.
Example: 1) A small business can save a lot of money by using
freeware.
FOOT iN TIiE dOOR
Definition: An opening or particularly promising opportunity.
Example: 1) Working as an intern is one way to get your foot in
the door of a big corporation.
Definition: A student in their first year of undergraduate college
education.
Example: 1) I hate these frosh-they ask the stupidest questions
and have the worst attitudes.
qUMsiioE
Definition: A detective or private investigator.
Example: 1) Captain Harris assigned two gumshoes to the case.
Etymology: Refers to the rubber sole on the shoes of many police