5th box -Flashcards

– to not meet expectations; to disappoint * That new employee seemed so well qualified, but her job performance really came up short.

– a measure of how large or small something is * Is this shirt available in a medium size?

it can’t hurt and it might help * He should apply for the job. What does he have to lose? If they say no, he’ll still have his old job, but if they say yes, he’ll have more interesting work.

– to seem suspicious; to give the impression that something is wrong or dishonest * Those sales figures seem too high. Something doesn’t smell right. Can you check them for me?